Resources
Emergency Support Lines
| Emergency | 911 A 24-hour emergency number for any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or another emergency service |
| Health Connect Ontario | 811 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week confidential telephone service for health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse |
| Assaulted Women’s Helpline | 416-863-0511 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week crisis counselling, emotional support, and informational telephone service to women in up to 154 languages; anonymous and confidential |
| Toronto Distress Centre | 416-408-HELP (4357) A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week service providing telephone support, crisis intervention, suicide prevention programs and traumatic loss support |
| The Gerstein Centre | 416-929-5200 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week centre providing free mental health crisis intervention to adults living in the city of Toronto |
| The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) | 416-597-8808 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week crisis line service providing private, confidential crisis intervention and support |
| Victim Services Toronto | 416-808-7066 A free service providing immediate crisis response, intervention, and prevention services responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities affected by crime and sudden tragedies |
| Trans Lifeline | 1-877-330-6366 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week hotline plus grassroots-led service, offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community |
| Ontario 211 | 211 A free 24-hour, 7 days-per-week service, with interpretation in 150+ languages, for information and referral details on community and social services, health and government services in Ontario, including food banks, emergency financial assistance, respite support, mental health supports, rent assistance and more. |
| Suicide Crisis Helpline | 988 A 24-hour emergency number, with services available in English and French, for people experiencing a mental health crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide. |
Kids and Youth Services
| Central Toronto Youth Services | 416-924-2100 A community-based, accredited children’s mental health centre offering programs and services to Toronto’s most vulnerable youth |
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 A free, 24-hour, 7-days-per-week mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French |
| Good2Talk | 1-866-925-5454 A free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia |
| Turning Point Youth Services | 416-925-9250 An accredited, not-for-profit children’s mental health centre serving youth (12-24 years of age) and their families |
| Eating Disorders Program Sick Kids | 416-813-5804 An eating disorders treatment program that diagnoses and treats children and adolescents with a range of eating disorders, with an interdisciplinary approach |
Mental Health Services
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) | 416-595-8501 A teaching hospital providing a wide range of OHIP-covered clinical care services for mental health and addictions |
| Mood Disorders Helpline | 1-888-486-8236 A free support service with programs for people and their families across Ontario who are living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder |
| Sheena’s Place | 416-927-8900 A support service for individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders |
| UHN Mental Health Clinic | 416-340-3111 A health network composed of two dozen specialized clinics and services providing support to a complex and diverse range of patients |
Addiction Services
| Addiction Services Central Ontario | 1-800-263-2288 A free service that provides a range of addiction and mental health services and support for adults, youth, and their families in Toronto, York Region, and Central Ontario |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | 416-487-5591 An internationally based, peer-led mutual aid fellowship meeting service, providing online and in-person support dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism |
| Bellwood Health Services | 1-800-565-8603 A private addiction rehabilitation center in Toronto offering drug, alcohol, detox and mental health inpatient and outpatient recovery programs |
| Gay and Sober | An Alcoholics Anonymous peer-led fellowship program of abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism; non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers |
| Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service (MARS) | 416-535-8501 A substance use assessment and referral service free of charge to anyone who lives in Toronto |
| Narcotics Anonymous | 1-888-811-3887 A 12-step model offering addicts programs and meetings to support their commitment to live drug-free |
| Smokers’ Helpline | 1-866-366-3667 A free service that provides personalized tools to help smokers quit smoking or vaping successfully |
BIPOC / Multicultural Services
| Across Boundaries | 416-787-3007 A resource for inclusive and compassionate mental health and addiction programs services for racialized communities |
| Anishnawbe Health Toronto | 416-360-0486 A health care centre based on Indigenous culture and traditions, providing programs and services for Indigenous clients incorporating both western and traditional approaches to health care |
| COSTI Family & Mental Health Services | 416-244-7299 A multicultural agency that works with all immigrant communities, offering services in the areas of mental health, settlement, language skills, housing, and more |
| Hong Fook Mental Health Association | 416-493-4242 A resource serving the Asian community to promote mental health through education, wellness, and illness-prevention programs, with services in Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean, Vietnamese and English |
| Native Child and Family Services of Toronto | 416-969-8510 A multi-service urban Aboriginal agency providing holistic, cultural-based programs and services for Aboriginal children and families |
LGBTQI+ Services
| LGBTQ Parenting Network | 416-324-4100 ext. 5219 An LGBTQ+ service that provides support to LGBTQ+ people, their parents, their children, and communities |
| David Kelley Services | 416-595-9618 A service offering trauma-informed, anti-oppression practices to help empower LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families, as well as people living with, affected by or concerned about HIV/AIDS |
| The 519 – Space For Change | 416-392-6874 A community centre with services for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, including counselling services and queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support |
| Friends of Ruby | 416-359-0237 A service offering support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and two-spirit youth aged 16-29 through free counselling, housing, practical assistance, and drop-in hours |
| Rainbow Services/CAMH | 416-535-8501 ext. 2 A service providing group therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people who are concerned about their drug and alcohol use |
| Salaam Canada | An archived virtual resource offering information and publications on social justice, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, and racism for LGBTQ+ Muslims |
Anti-violence Services
| The Gatehouse | 416-255-5900 ext. 225 An organization that offers support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse through social reconnection, resources, education, peer support groups, art therapy, and wellness workshops |
| Schlifer Clinic | 416-323-9149 An organization serving diverse women who have experienced violence; the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers legal help and representation, trauma-informed counselling, and multilingual interpretation, among other services |
| The Redwood | 416-533-9372 A service with a 24-hour crisis line and various programs and services for women and children fleeing violence, including case management and counselling services, as well as access to transitional support |
Autism Spectrum Services
| Autism Speaks Canada | 416-362-6227 An organization providing general information about autism to the community; offers Autism Response Team (ART) services to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources |
| Autism Canada | 1-800-983-1795 An organization serving those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, caregivers, and allies, offering education, advocacy, and support, as well as community programs and resources |
| Autism Ontario | 416-246-9592 An Ontario-based charitable organization offering resources to autistic individuals and families in their local communities as well as information about meaningful supports and community connection |
ADHD Services
| Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada | 416-637-8584 A national organization providing awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD, including an Executive Functioning program, group coaching programs, resource navigator program, educational events, and awareness and advocacy initiatives |
| ADHD Toronto | An organization offering courses and tools, as well as support group meetings, special presentations, and study groups, aimed at assisting adults with ADHD to cultivate self-care and accountability within a positive and proactive community |
Sexual Health Services
| Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention | 416-977-9955 A Black-specific AIDS service organization offering resources for Black people in Toronto living with, or at risk for, HIV, AIDS and STIs, including counselling, settlement, practical and peer support, employment, housing, and social support services |
| ACT – The Aids Committee of Toronto | 416-340-2437 An organization offering a wide range of free services to help improve the health of those living with HIV and AIDS |
| CATIE | 416-203-7122 A web portal listing service providers for people living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C (HCV) in Canada; offering sexual health and harm reduction services |
| Toronto People With AIDS Foundation | 416-506-1400 A free resource for people living with HIV/AIDS that offers practical and therapeutic support as well as community access programs |