Crisis Support

If You Need Immediate Help

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.If you are thinking about suicide, are in emotional distress, or are worried about someone who may be thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 for support through Canada's 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Crisis & Mental Health Support

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support across Canada.Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for support for children, youth, and young adults.Hope for Wellness Helpline Call 1-855-242-3310 for culturally competent support for Indigenous people across Canada.

Toronto & Ontario Support

Gerstein Crisis Centre Call 416-929-5200 for crisis support in Toronto related to mental health and substance use concerns.Assaulted Women’s Helpline Toronto: 416-863-0511 Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511Provides crisis counselling, emotional support, information, and referrals for women experiencing abuse.Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape Call 416-597-8808 for support related to sexual violence.

Looking for Additional Support?

For additional crisis and mental health resources, visit CAMH Crisis Resources.

Important Information

The resources provided on this page are for general informational purposes and do not replace medical advice, emergency care, or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.If you are experiencing a medical emergency, are concerned about your immediate safety or someone else’s safety, or require urgent medical attention, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.