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RESOURCES
Below you’ll find a collection of resources that may offer additional support. If you’re not sure where to start, you’re always welcome to reach out and we can help guide you.
If you are in immediate distress or need urgent support, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
CRISIS & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 support across Canada
Call or text: 9-8-8
Website
Talk Suicide Canada
24/7 crisis support across Canada
Call: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645 (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET)
Distress & Crisis Ontario (Ottawa Region)
24/7 crisis line for individuals in the Ottawa area
Call: 613-722-6914 (Ottawa)
Call: 1-866-996-0991 (outside Ottawa)
Website
Ottawa Distress Line
24/7 emotional support
Call: 613-238-3311
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for children, teens, and young adults
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website
Good2Talk
Support for post-secondary students in Ontario (ages 17–25)
Call: 1-866-925-5454
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Chat Online | Peer Support
MENTAL HEALTH & GENERAL SUPPORT
Connex Ontario
Information and referrals for mental health, addiction, and gambling services
Call: 1-866-532-2600
Text: connex to 247247
Chat Online
Health811
Free, 24/7 health advice from a registered nurse
Call: 811 (TTY: 711)
Chat Online
IDENTITY-SPECIFIC SUPPORT
Black Youth Helpline
Support for Black youth and families across Canada
Call: 1-833-294-8650
Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Website
LGBT Youth Line
Peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth under 30
Text: 647-694-4257
Hours: Sun–Fri, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Chat Online
LGBT National Help Centre
Peer support for LGBTQ+ individuals across Canada
Call: 1-888-843-4257
Chat Online | Youth Chatrooms
Trans Lifeline
Peer support for trans and questioning individuals
Call: 1-877-330-6366
Website
Friends of Ruby
VIOLENCE, ABUSE & SAFETY
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
24/7 support for women experiencing abuse
Call: 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-864-7868
Website
ShelterSafe
Find shelters for women and children experiencing abuse
Website
Fem’aide
Support for Francophone women experiencing violence
Call or text: 1-877-336-2433
Chat Online
Unsafe at Home Ottawa
Support for women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals experiencing abuse
Text: 613-704-5535
Chat Online | Website
Support for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
24/7 multilingual support
Call: 1-866-887-0015
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
24/7 crisis support
Call: 416-597-8808
Text: 647-424-1134
Chat Online | Website
iHEAL App
Safety and wellness planning for women experiencing abuse
Website
The 519
Support and safety planning for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples
Website
INDIGENOUS-SPECIFIC SUPPORT
Hope for Wellness Helpline
24/7 support for Indigenous people across Canada
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Website
Talk4Healing
Support for Indigenous women
Call or text: 1-855-554-4325
Website
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
24/7 support for survivors and families
Call: 1-866-925-4419
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Crisis Line
24/7 support
Call: 1-844-413-6649
Website
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Ontario Caregiver Helpline
Support and resources for caregivers
Call: 1-833-416-2273
Website
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
Support, education, and resources for eating disorders
Call: 1-866-633-4220
Website
National Abortion Hotline
Information and support for abortion services in Canada
Call: 1-800-772-9100
Website
Cybertip.ca
Report online sexual exploitation of children
Website
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Find sexual health services across Canada
Website
Supervised Consumption Sites
Find harm reduction services across Canada
Website
NeedHelpNow.ca
Support for youth dealing with online sexual content
Website
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