WELL Mental Health & Wellness does not provide crisis support. If you or someone else is in an emergency crisis and require immediate assistance, call 911. You can use our resource guide below for applicable contact information for additional crisis lines.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canada's national 3-digit suicide crisis line (formerly Talk Suicide Canada). Bilingual, trauma-informed support for anyone in suicide crisis or worried about someone close.
Kids Help Phone
Available to all children, teens, and young adults from coast to coast in Canada. Phone and text are 24/7 in English, French, and 100+ languages via interpreters.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Culturally competent counsellors; phone and online chat 24/7 in English and French (Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut on request).
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
Cultural and emotional support for former Indian Residential School students, their families, and Intergenerational Survivors. English and French.
Black Youth Helpline
National multicultural helpline for Black youth, families, and schools. English, French, and other languages on request.
Trans Lifeline (Canada)
Peer support line run by and for trans people. Calls answered by a trans person; no emergency-services dispatch without your explicit consent.
Men & (Men's Resource Line)
National talk line for men navigating mental health, relationships, and life challenges. Confidential, judgment-free support from professional counsellors 24/7, plus a national map to find local services.
Seniors Safety Line
24/7 crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario experiencing abuse, neglect, or isolation. Confidential, anonymous, free; services available in over 200 languages.
Gerstein Crisis Centre
Available to adults (16+) in the GTA experiencing mental health crisis. 24-hour telephone crisis line plus mobile crisis team and short-stay crisis beds.
Assaulted Women's Helpline
24/7 crisis line for women across Ontario who have experienced abuse. Phone interpretation in 200+ languages; live chat M-F 11AM-8PM.
LGBT YouthLine
Confidential, non-judgemental support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth (29 and under) across Ontario.
ConnexOntario
Free, confidential information and referral service for Ontario mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services. Phone, chat, text, and email 24/7.