🚨 Emergency & Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in danger or distress, please use the emergency contacts below.
Immediate Emergency / Life-Threatening Support
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Emergency Services: 911
Immediate danger, medical emergencies, urgent crises -
Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada): Call or Text 9-8-8
Free, 24/7, bilingual mental health support -
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
24/7 national phone support -
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
24/7 text support with a trained counselor
🧠 Ontario & Regional Crisis Support
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ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600
Mental health & addiction referrals (24/7) - Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-565-8603
- Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-888-230-3505
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211 Ontario: Call 2-1-1 or 1-877-330-3213
Community & social services referrals
👥 Youth & Student Support
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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
24/7 confidential youth support - Good2Talk (Post-Secondary Students): 1-866-925-5454
📍 Indigenous & Culturally-Focused Support
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Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
24/7 support for Indigenous peoples - Talk 4 Healing (Indigenous Women): 1-855-554-4325
- Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
🏠 Shelter & Housing Support
- Emergency Shelter Access (Ontario): 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-3398
- 211 Ontario: Dial 2-1-1 for local shelter options
Note: These services are free, confidential, and available across Canada.