Not sure where to turn? It’s okay, we’re here to help you.
Not sure where to turn? It’s okay, we’re here to help you.
Help Ahead is the centralized phone line to access child, youth and family mental health and well-being resources in Toronto. We are experienced, friendly and just a call away.
Help Ahead is the centralized phone line to access child, youth and family mental health and well-being resources in Toronto. We are experienced, friendly and just a call away.
A free phone service to help connect children and youth up to 18 years old, their families and parents/caregivers to mental health and addiction services in their community. Helps children and families find and get mental health help as efficiently and quickly as possible. Anyone under the age of 18 experiencing a mental health issue or anyone who wants to support someone under the age of 18 and wants access to mental health services may call.
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Mental Health & Well-Being Contacts
Mental Health & Well-Being Contacts
- Mental Health TO at 1-866-585-6486 for free phone or video mental health counselling for infants, children, youth and families.
- 211 – call 2-1-1 or text 21166 (M-F 7am – 9pm) finding supports in the community such as food banks, housing and more.
- Distress Centres of Greater Toronto – (416-408-4357 or text 45645) 24/7 support, 365 days a year, for individuals in crisis.
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline – (1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233) on Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus). Free, anonymous & confidential 24-hour helpline for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.
- Black Youth Helpline – 416-285-9944 to access innovative, professional, culturally relevant youth, parent and family services.
Other Mental Health & Well-Being Resources
Other Mental Health & Well-Being Resources
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