YOUTH CRISIS SERVICES

Toronto - Youthdale (age 18 and under) 416-363-9990

Kids Help Phone (age 20 and under, across Canada) 1-800-668-6868

Crisis Text Line - text the word HOME to 686868 - This is a free service. Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information

(Youthspace) 778-783-0177 across Canada *service availability is 6pm to midnight daily

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line (26 and under, phone and text): 416-962-9688

ADULT CRISIS SERVICES

Toronto Distress Centre: 416-408-HELP (4357)

Toronto - Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200

Canadian Suicide Prevention Service: 1.833.456.4566 (text service available 4pm-12am)

SENIORS CRISIS SERVICES

Toronto Senior’s Helpline: 416-217-2077

(Open Mon – Fri 9 am to 8 pm; Sat/Sun/Statutory Holidays 10 am – 6 pm)

DROP IN COUNSELLING RESOURCES (to be connected to free ongoing counselling inquire about their services during your single session):

Walk-In Counselling (WoodGreen) Provides free single session counselling (16+) (Tuesday and Wednesday Evening)

https://www.woodgreen.org/programs/walk-in-counselling-wic

Walk-In Counselling (Yonge Street Mission) Provides free single session counselling (16+) (Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM)

https://www.ysm.ca/get-help/mental-health-counselling/

What’s Up Walk In - Immediate free mental health counselling for children, youth, young adults and their families, and families with infants is available at the What’s Up Walk-In® Clinic 1-866-585-6486

https://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/

LOW-COST PSYCHOTHERAPY:

TIRP - https://tirp-lowcost-therapy.ca/

Open Path Therapy - https://openpathcollective.org/

Hard Feelings - https://www.hardfeelings.org/

Affordable Therapy Network - https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/

Family Service Toronto - https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/counselling/

Catholic Family Services - https://www.cfstoronto.com/counselling-program/

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT:

The Access Point: a centralized point where you can apply for individual mental health and addictions support services and supportive housing https://theaccesspoint.ca/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Warm Line (Progress Place) – open until midnight: 416-960-9276 (call); 647-557-5882 (text); www.warmline.ca (online chat)

Warm Line (Krasman Centre) – open 24 hours: 1-888-777-0979

Women’s College Trauma Therapy - Groups, Counselling, Psychiatry - https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/mental-health/

The Gatehouse Toronto - Support Groups for men impacted by childhood abuse - https://thegatehouse.org/

MDAO - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario - peer support, counselling, workshops - https://mooddisorders.ca/

NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre - provides information, referrals and support to people in Canada affected by eating disorder (1-866-NEDIC-20 and 416-340-4156), email (nedic@uhn.ca)

Sheena’s Place - Eating Disorder Support Groups - https://sheenasplace.org/

Harm Reduction Drop In Services and More (curated by the 519): https://www.the519.org/news/crisis-drop-in-peer-supports/

Toronto Withdrawal Management System: 1-866-366-9513. Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year.

ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, mental health or gambling. www.connexontario.ca; 1-800-565-8603

(Drug/Alcohol Helpline); 1-866-531-2600 (Mental Health Helpline); 1-888-230-3505 (Gambling Helpline)

The 519 - Programs and Services for 2SLGBTQ+ - https://www.the519.org/about/

Anishnawbe 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Management Service: 416-891-8606 (Aboriginal/Indigenous/First Nations people)

Indigenous Crisis Support Line for those living in Greater Toronto Area: 416-363-2999 (12 hour phone support 2pm -2am daily)

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511. Toll-free 1-866-863-0511

Emergency Shelter Central Intake: 416-338-4766. Toll-free 1-877-338-3398

Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (129 Peter Street): 416-392-0090. Walk in referral to emergency shelter and street respite (Mon,Wed,Fri 9-11am). Drop-in is open 24/7.

Subsidized Housing: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/housing-support/rent-geared-to-income-subsidy/

Financial Counselling and Income Supports: https://www.woodgreen.org/services/financial-empowerment

Connecting to Primary Care Physician: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/pro/

Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 to talk to a nurse, 24/7