Helpful Resources to Support You

*If you are experiencing a mental health emergency contact 911 or go to your local Emergency Room.

Mental Health Lines/Resources in Ontario:

ConnexOntario: 1-866 -531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca
Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental health and/or gambling. Available 24/7.

Good2Talk Helpline: 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Ontario’s 24/7 helpline for postsecondary students

24/7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin: (905) 278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222

Distress Centre Halton: Burlington: 905-681-1488, Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211
Hamilton: 905-561-5800, Oakville: 905-849-4541

Durham Mental Health Services Crisis Line: 905-666-0483 Local, 1-800-742-1890  Toll Free

Canada Wide Resources:

Talk Suicide: 1-833-456-4566  or talksuicide.ca

Offers toll-free support to people in Canada who have concerns about suicide. Phone line available 24/7 or text 45645 between 4 p.m. and midnight ET.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Kids Help Phone (for youth and young adults)

Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Canadians up to age 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

Visit the Kids Help Phone website for online chat support or to access online resources for children and youth.