If you need help in an emergency or are in crisis:

  • Visit your local emergency department or call 9-1-1

  • Contact a distress centre in Ontario nearest you (numbers listed below)

Resources

Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8

Suicide Crisis Helpline is free and available to anyone in need of someone to talk to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Languages offered are English and French. Call or text 9-8-8

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

Offers immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention over the phone 24/7.

Call 416-408-HELP (or 416-4357)

Gerstein Crisis Centre

Crisis services include 24/7 telephone support, in-person mobile crisis team, community support referrals, substance use crisis management, follow-up and access to short-term crisis beds.

Call 416-929-5200

For additional resources in Ontario, visit:

https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources

Other helpful resources:

https://www.helpguide.org/find-help