Supports and Resources
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
If this is an emergency, please head to your nearest hospital emergency room or call 911
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide don't hesitate to call or text: 988
988: Suicide Crisis Helpline (Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) OR
Call the Distress Centre of Toronto at 416-408-4357; OR
Call the Gerstein Centre at 416-929-5200.
24 HOUR HELP LINES
24 Hour Distress Line
416-408-4357
Assaulted Women’s Helpline 416-863-0511
Toll Free: 1-866-863-0511
Rape Crisis Line
416-597-8808
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310).
Resources and Supports (sourced by TDSB Social Workers and CALC's community partners):
- TDSB's 2024 Summer Well-being Guide created by the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee has resources, community connections, events and ideas for parents/caregivers/guardians to promote mental and physical wellness during the summer months.
- The resources in this Guide are culturally responsive with many resources for students with disabilities/special education needs.
The CALC Pantry: Bag of Groceries Request Form
We have a limited supply of groceries to offer students in need. If you would like to receive a bag of groceries, free of charge, please complete this request form. We will do our best to fill requests as quickly as possible. [Students are kindly requested to use this service only if they really need to, as our supplies are very limited.] We cannot guarantee that all items are Halal or meet specific dietary needs. Many, but not all, items are vegetarian. All items are canned or packaged; there are no fresh items. Pick up days will usually be Wednesdays and Thursdays, in room B32 (basement level at CALC). PLEASE BRING AN EMPTY BAG, IF POSSIBLE. [Current grocery bags may contain such items as: rice, pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, tuna, beans, chick peas, vegetable and chicken soup, instant oatmeal, fruit cups, apple sauce, crackers]
Click Here to Complete your request.