Distress and Help Lines

Please note that we do not provide emergency or crisis support as we are a psychotherapy service. We also do not monitor our phone line or email addresses 24/7. 

If you feel you or a loved one need support in times of a crisis (emergency, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts and plans), please feel free to use the following resources based on your discretion:

1.  Call 911 if you need immediate assistance in an emergency.  This line will connect you with a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic as per the Toronto Police Service website: www.tps.ca/contact/9-1-1-emergency/

2. Call 416-808-2222 for non-emergency needs via Toronto Police Service.

3. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. This service is for post-secondary students in Ontario. You can visit their website: www.good2talk.ca

4. Call 416-408-4357 to reach the Toronto Distress Line. Website: www.dcogt.com.

They also provide multilingual services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. You can call 905-459-7777 to reach someone in Brampton and Mississauga.

5. Call or text 9-8-8 for Canada's Suicide Helpline via Canadian Mental Health Association if you or someone you know has suicide-related concerns. They are available 24/7. Website: www.cmha.ca/find-help/if-you-are-in-crisis

6. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for the Kids Help Phone (24/7 support). Their live chat is available from 7pm to 12am ET.  Website: www.kidshelpphone.ca