Crisis Services

  • Text or call 988 from anywhere in Canada

    Free, available 24/7/365 to provide crisis support

    Support available in English and French

    https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/988.htm

  • 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7)

    Text 45645 (available 4pm-midnight ET)

    https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/

  • 24-hour distress line: (416) 408-4357

    https://torontodistresscentre.com/

  • (416) 535-8501 x33296

    For adults 16+ in need of emergency psychiatric assessment and treatment with mental health and substance abuse concerns.

    Open 24/7

    Located in Crisis & Critical Care Building: 1051 Queen St. West, Toronto

    https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/emergency-department

  • 24-hour crisis telephone line: 416-929-5200

    Crisis beds, substance use crisis team

    Wellness checks, short term follow-up

    https://gersteincentre.org/

Youth Helplines

  • Call: 1-800-668-6868 | Text: 686868, Messenger, live chat (24/7)

    Download the free app

    Find local resources, helpful information on mental health

    https://kidshelpphone.ca/

  • https://good2talk.ca/

    1-866-925-5454, or through 211

    Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868

  • 416-285-9944 | 1-833-294-8650

    Email: info@blackyouth.ca

    More than a helpline - services for youth, families, schools, referral assistance

    https://blackyouth.ca/

  • 1-855-242-3310 (24/7)

    Online chat counselling

    Services available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktituk

    https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

  • 1-866-NASEEHA (1-886-627-3342)

    7 days a week; 12 noon – 9 PM

    Workshops, counselling, mental health support

    https://naseeha.org/

  • Peer support line, Available Sun-Fri

    Call: 1-800268-9688 (6pm – 9 pm)

    Text: 647-694-4275 (4-9:30 pm)

    Youthline.ca for online chat (4pm -9:30 pm)

    https://www.youthline.ca/

    Email: askus@youthline.ca

Speciality Helplines

  • Information, resources referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders

    Helpline: 1-866-633-4220; Toronto: 416-340-4156

    Instant chat: nedic.ca

    https://nedic.ca/

  • 1-877-330-6366, 1-877-565-8860

    Peer support for trans and questioning people

    Support offered by trans/nonbinary peer operator

    Hotline for family and friends (call and ask for Family & Friends Hotline)

    Additional resources, blog

    https://translifeline.org/

  • 1-866-863-0511

    Free, anonymous, confidential line (24/7)

    crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals

    https://www.awhl.org/

  • 1-833-900-1010

    Confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7

    Connects victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, and they receive tips from the public

    https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/

Mobile Crisis Response Teams

  • Free and confidential for Toronto residents 16 years or older

    Call 211 or 911 to be connected (service will be city wide by end of 2024)

    In-person mental health support from mobile crisis worker teams

    Available 24/7/365

    Community-based, trauma informed response to mental health crisis calls and wellness checks

    https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/community-safety-programs/toronto-community-crisis-service/

  • Gerstein Centre Crisis Line: 416-929-5200

    St. Mike's Hospital Mobile Crisis Team via Police Department (911; no direct line)

    St. Joseph's Hospital Mobile Crisis Team via Police Department (911; no direct line)

  • Scarborough Hospital Regional

    Mobile Crisis Team via Police Department: 911 (no direct line)

  • Mobile Crisis of Peel: 905-278-9036 (24/7)

  • Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST): 1-877-825-9011

  • St. Joseph's Hospital Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST): 905-972-8338

Free Mental Health Services

  • 1-866-531-2600

    Free and confidential services for mental health, addition, problem gambling

    Help to connect to additional resources in your area

    www.connexontario.ca

  • (416) 646-5557

    Guide to navigating a wide variety of mental health services in Toronto

    www.torontocmha.ca

  • 1-866-585-6486

    Free immediate mental health counselling for youth, young adults, and families with infants

    Virtual and in-person options (Etobicoke, Toronto, North York, Scarborough)

    Monday to Friday 9AM – 7PM, Saturday 10AM — 4PM (last sessions at 3PM)

    https://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/

  • Free skill-building program through the Canadian Mental Health Association

    Youth 15+ and adults

    Manage low mood, mild-moderate depression, anxiety, stress, worry

    Online videos, coaching over the phone

    https://bouncebackontario.ca/

  • Free support and services around mental health concerns and substance

    24-hour crisis telephone line: 416-929-5200

    Crisis beds, substance use crisis team

    Wellness checks, short term follow-up

    Virtual face to face support, wellness checks, wellness and recovery groups (fitness, relaxation, strengthening social networks)

    Mental health and justice support

    https://gersteincentre.org/

  • 416-255-7359

    Free support and services around mental health, substance use and gambling

    Drop-in services, free parking, free childcare

    Individual and group counselling, intensive services: online, day treatment, residential treatment

    Support for mothers and caregivers, family and friends

    https://jeantweed.com/

Additional Mental Health Resources

  • Information on anxiety in children, youth and adults

    Fact sheets, videos, strategies, resources

    My Anxiety Plan (MAP):

    o Free online based anxiety management program

    o For children and teens, and for adults

    o 10 hours of help (6 units, 46 lessons)

    o Work through the program at your own pace

    o Understand anxiety, learn calming strategies, face fears

    MindShift: Free CBT-based app

    o Teaches CBT-based skills & strategies to manage anxiety

    o Free through the App Store

    https://www.anxietycanada.com/

  • (416) 486-8046

    Free support programs for people and their families living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder

    www.mooddisorders.ca

  • Expertise in the treatment of OCD, hoarding, hair pulling, skin picking and body dysmorphic disorders for ages 18+

    Residential and day treatment programs

    Look under “Patient Resources”, “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” to download: “Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: A Handbook for Patients and Families”

    https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=frederick-thompson-anxiety-disorders-centre

  • Information on OCD including OCD subtypes, recommended apps, podcasts, livestreams, conferences, books, newsletters, community events

    https://iocdf.org/

Emotion Dysregulation

  • Information and resources for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)

    BPD education, resources, talks, videos, events, support programs

    Website: www.emotionsmatterbpd.org

  • A free group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems

    Skills and support provided in English and French by trained peer family members who speak from personal experience

    Skills based on DBT to understand emotions dysregulation, manage own emotions, be effective in relationships, enhance communication skills

    https://sashbear.org/family-connections/

  • Resources for adolescents and parents of adolescents

    Mental health, substance use, sexual and reproductive health, physical & psychosocial development

    https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Resources-for-Adolescents-and-Parents.aspx

  • Created by the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada

    Trusted sexual and reproductive health information and resources

    Your body, consent, sexual activity, STIs, LGBTTQ+, pregnancy, contraception, online safety, assault, harassment

    https://www.sexandu.ca/

  • Comprehensive, interdisciplinary academic pain program serving as the hub for chronic pain care in Toronto

    Pain U Online: online workbook to help manage your pain: https://tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/pain-u-online/#/

  • For Canadians living with cancer, their families and caregivers

    Free in-person supportive care programs (Toronto, Oakville, Brampton, London, Stratford, Niagara)

    Well on the Web: free online programs on a wide range of topics

    www.wellspring.ca

Sleep Resources

  • information on sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep recommendations for different ages

    https://sleeponitcanada.ca/

  • Information on insomnia, treating insomnia and sleep difficulties without medications

    List of recommended sleep resources

    https://mysleepwell.ca/

  • Sleep clinics, sleep research, sleep newsletters, sleep groups and information sessions

    Insomnia Self-Management Program

    www.sleepontario.com

  • https://psychlabs.ryerson.ca/carney/

    Doze Sleep App: https://www.dozeapp.ca/

    o Free app designed for teens and young adults

    o Available at the App Store or Google Play

    o Created by teens and sleep experts

    o Learn sleep patterns and test out strategies to improve sleep

    Consensus Sleep Diary: https://consensussleepdiary.com/

    o Free web-based app designed by insomnia experts for adults

    o Learn sleep patterns and test out strategies to improve sleep