Crisis Resources
The following agencies offer crisis support to those in Ontario.
If you know of crisis resources we have missed or have concerns about any of the crisis resources we have listed, please let us know.
Telephone Support Services
Children and Youth
Pathstone Crisis Line: 1-800-263-4944
KidsHelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868
LGBT Youthline Ontario: (647) 694-4275 (chat, text, email options available)
Good2Talk Helpline for postsecondary students: 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Adults and Youth
Crisis Outreach and Support Team Niagara (COAST): 1-866-550-5205
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600
Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-866-996-0991
Ontario Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-866-531-2600
Canada Suicide Prevention Services (bilingual service): 1-833-456-4566
Indigenous Persons
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Hope for Wellness Helpline for Indigenous persons: 1-866-925-4419
Talk4healing for Indigenous women: 1-855-554-4325
Support for Seniors and Caregivers
Senior Safety Line for concerns of elder abuse: 1-866-299-1011
Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273 (live chat options available as well)
Women
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
2SLGBTQI
Trans LifeLine – All Ages: 1-877-330-6366
LGBT Youthline Ontario: 647-694-4275 (chat, text, and email available)
Distress Centers Niagara
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, & Area: 905-688-3711
Fort Erie Area: 905-382-0689
Grimsby, West Lincoln: 905-563-6674
Port Colborne, Wainfleet: 905-734-1212
Text/Chat Support Services
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Text 45645 to reach someone between 4:00pm and midnight
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868 to connect to a responder for support
ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services: Text 741741 2pm – 2am, daily or click this link to access their online chat application
Websites
Ontario Suicide Prevention Network
Ontario Association of Distress Centres