Mental Wellness Resources
If you are in crisis, you are not alone.
If you are in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance and intervention:
Visit your local emergency department or call 9-1-1
Call or text 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Crisis Support Free Resources
When you are in immediate need of someone to talk to, use the free resources below. All are operated by various agencies and are open 24 hours a day unless otherwise indicated.
Toronto Distress Centre
416-408-4357 (416-408-HELP)
Gerstein Centre
416-929-5200
Spectra Hotline (Brampton or Mississauga Residents)
416-920-0497 or 905-459-7777
TTY: 905-278-4890 Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese
Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
416-495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support (Service borders: south to Lake Ontario, north to Steeles Ave, east to Port Union Rd, west to Victoria Park)
Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line
905-666-0483
Assaulted Women's Helpline
416-863-0511
Toll free: 1-866-863-0511
Kid's Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 (English and French)
Distress Centre Halton:
Oakville: 905-849-4541
Burlington: 905-681-1488
Milton/Halton Hills: 905-877-1211
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416-597-8808
(phone available 24/7, texting available Wed-Fri, 6pm - 12:00am
LGBT Youthline Test
647-694-4275