Crisis and Emergency Resources
If you or anyone you know is in a crisis or may be in danger, please use the following resources to get immediate help.
Canada wide
Call 911 if this is an Emergency
Call or text 9-8-8 to speak to a responder trained in suicide prevention.
Responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, ensuring a safe space for you to talk.
Distress lines
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support, 24 hours a day. Visit 988.ca
Kids Help Phone
1 800 668-6868 (24/7) or text CONNECT to 686868; Languages: English and French
Hope for Wellness Help Line (available to all Indigenous peoples)
1 (855) 242-3310
Trans Lifeline Canada
1 (877) 330-6366
Ontario
Call 911 if this is an Emergency
Distress lines
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
(416) 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 (866) 863-0511
Ontario Victim Support Line
(416) 314 2447
Connex Ontario
1 (866) 531-2600
Toronto Distress Centre
(416) 408-4357
Gerstein Centre
(416) 929-5200
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
(416) 597-8808
LGBTQ Youthline
Text 647-694-4275 or visit YouthLine for peer support hours and online chat.