Mental health, Wellness & Community Support Resources
Immediate Support
Call/Text for support 24/7
Crisis line
Dial 911 if it is an emergency
Resources and supports for youth including immediate shelter.
Province of Ontario Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Treatment Services.
Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline Peer to Peer Counselors
Mental health is a journey, not a destination. Access support and track your progress.
Accessible 24/7
No fees, ever
For everyone (including adults)
Since 1967, Distress Centres has provided 24-hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to individuals in our community at risk and their most vulnerable. We are Canada’s oldest volunteer delivered crisis, emotional support and suicide prevention + intervention + postvention service agency.
Here to Help Line (905) 503-9561
Our Here to Help Line is a free service available to children, youth (0-18) and their parents, caregiver or adult supporters!
Call us if you have concerns that could benefit from quick access to phone counselling.
Topics include (but are not limited to):
anxiety, stress, and depression
relationship issues
managing stress & anxiety related to COVID-19
parenting resources & concerns
How to access the Here to Help Line:
Call 905-503-9561 to speak with someone (you may have to leave a message).
Review some initial screening questions (10-15 minutes).
You will be given a time slot and informed of when to expect a call back from one of our Here to Help Line therapists.
This is not a crisis line. If you are in crisis, please contact: 310-COPE (1-855-310-2673),
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Mental Health & Wellness Apps/Websites
HOPE- (CAMH)
Check in with How you are Feeling will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless.
Check in with How you are Feeling. Let MyLife™ recommend the activities that are right for you. Whether you’re anxious, sleepless, hopeful, angry, or anything in between, we’re here for you.
Free digital resources based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that teach people about anxiety and how to cope.
Practice your daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device. We suggest 10 minutes a day. What are you waiting for?
Meditation to improve: stress, sleep, mindfulness