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Crisis Distress Phone Lines in Ontario
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital / emergency department.
These lines are open if you or someone you know need someone to talk to. They are operated by various agencies and open 24 hours a day (unless otherwise indicated).
Ontario:
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Phone and online professional counselling service for youth. - Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511
Anonymous and confidential crisis telephone line for all women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.
Toronto:
- Toronto Distress Centre: 416-408-4357
Access emotional support, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and other services. - Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
Crisis intervention for adults living in the City of Toronto, offering phone help, community visits, and short-stay options. - Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808
For all survivors of sexual assault, including unwanted sexual touching, rape, and abuse. - Anishnawbe Mental Health Crisis Management Service: 416-891-8606
For Indigenous peoples, offering Traditional Aboriginal practices and approaches. - Telecare: 416-920-0497
Support in Mandarin and Cantonese. - Warm Line, Progress Place: 416-960-9276
Etobicoke:
- Telecare Distress Centre of Etobicoke: 416-247-5426
Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon):
- Contact Centre Telecare Peel: 905-459-7777
Support in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, and Portugese. - Distress Centre Peel: 905-278-7208
Durham Region:
- Durham Crisis Line: 608-666-0483
Oakville:
- Oakville Distress Centre: 905-849-4541
Resources for Children, Youth, and Adults
For Children and Youth
- SCAN Program (SickKids)
Support for child maltreatment and abuse.
Website | 416-813-6275 - Boost Child Abuse Prevention
Abuse prevention, intervention, and court support.
Website | 416-515-1100 | 1-855-424-1100 - Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for youth on various issues.
Website | 1-800-668-6868 - Justice for Children and Youth
Legal aid and education for youth in conflict with systems.
Website - Love: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Evaluates dating relationships and offers safety plans.
Website - Breakaway Addiction Services
Harm reduction services for youth struggling with substance use.
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For Women
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Crisis counseling in 154 languages.
Website | 1-866-863-0511 - Ontario Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
Emergency care and counselling for survivors.
Website - Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
Peer support and counselling for sexual violence survivors.
Website | 416-597-8808 - Barbra Schlifer Clinic
Counseling, legal aid, and safety planning for violence survivors.
Website | 416-323-9149 - Family Law Education for Women
Legal information in plain language.
Website - Ontario Women’s Justice Network
Accessible legal information for women.
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For Men
- Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Counselling, legal aid, and support for male survivors.
Website | 647-479-9611 - Kali Munro
Informative discussion by Kali Munro, a therapist working with male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Website - 1in6
Resources and support for male abuse survivors. Note this is based out of the US.
Website - Male Survivor
Educational resources and survivor stories. Note this is based out of the US.
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General
- Victim Support Line (Ontario)
Information and referral services in 13 languages.
1-888-579-2888 | 416-314-2447 - Drug Rehab
Support for addiction and related conditions.
Website - Alcohol Rehab Guide
Reliable information on alcohol abuse and recovery.
Website - 211 Toronto
Directory for social, health, and government services.
Website | Dial 211 - MyMove Domestic Violence Guide
Resources for domestic violence survivors during crises.
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