Where to get help
If you need help in an emergency please call 911 or visit your local emergency department.
Sunnybrook's Department of Psychiatry:
The resources below are for information only, and are not affiliated with or directly endorsed by Sunnybrook.
National crisis lines available 24/7 for support
- Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566
- Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868
Toronto-area distress & crisis centres are available 24/7 for support
- Toronto Distress Centre - 416-408-4357
- Distress & Crisis Ontario – A list of distress centres across the province
- Gerstein Centre - 416-929-5200
Resources and crisis hotlines across Canada
National
National crisis hotlines
- Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566
- Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868
National resources
- Bell Let's Talk
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - 204-784-4073
- Canadian Mental Health Association - 613-745-7750
- Collateral Damage:
- 807-768-5217
- Toll free: 888-835-9041
- Mental Health Commission - 613-683-3755
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada - 519-824-5565
- Schizophrenia Society of Canada - 1-800-263-5545
- The Jack Project - 416-425-2494
- Togetherall: peer support
- Your Life Counts - 289-820-5777
British Columbia
British Columbia crisis hotlines
- Crisis Centre:
- Toll free: 1-800-784-2433
- No area code: 310-6789
British Columbia resources
- Aboriginal Wellness Program - 604-875-6601
- Canadian Mental Health Association - British Columbia Division
- 604-688-3234
- Toll free: 1-800-555-8222
- Counselling B.C.
- Here to Help - 1-800-661-2121
- Youth in B.C.
- Greater Vancouver Area: 604-872-3311
- Howe Sunshine & Sunshine Coast: 1-866-661-3311
Alberta
Alberta crisis hotlines
- Distress Centre - 403-266-4357
Alberta resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Alberta Division - 780-482-6576
- Centre for Suicide Prevention - 403-245-3900
- Suicide Information and Education Services - 403-342-4966
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan crisis hotlines
- Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service - 306-933-6200
- Mobile Crisis Services - 306-757-0127
Saskatchewan resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatchewan Division - 1-800-461-5483
Manitoba
Manitoba crisis hotlines
- Manitoba Suicide Line - 1-877-435-7170
Manitoba resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Manitoba Division - 204-982-6100
- Klinic Community Health - 204-784-4090
- Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba - 1-855-942-6568
Yukon
Yukon resources
- Yukon Health and Social Services - 1-800-667-8346
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada - Yukon Division - 867-667-8346
- Depression Understood - 403-668-9111
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories crisis hotlines
- Northwest Territories Help Line - 867-767-9061
Northwest Territories resources
- CASP - Northwest Territories Crisis Centre - 1-800-661-0844
Nunavut
Nunavut crisis hotlines
- Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line - 1-800-265-3333
Ontario
Ontario crisis hotlines
- Gerstein Crisis Centre - 416-929-5200
Ontario resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Division - 416-977-5580
- Connex Ontario Health Services - 1-866-531-2600
- Crisis Line
- In Ottawa: 613-722-6914
- Outside Ottawa: 1-866-996-0991
- DART (drug and alcohol helpline) - 1-800-565-8603
- Distress and Crisis Ontario - 416-486-2242
- Do It For Daron - 613-722-6521
- Hincks-Dellcrest Centre - 1-855-944-4673
- Gerstein Crisis Centre - 416-929-5200
- Good2Talk (Ontario post-secondary student helpline) - 1-866-925-5454
- Government of Ontario - Find mental health support
- Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention - 647-525-6277
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services - 1-800-341-6323
- Sexual Assult/Domestic Violence Care Centre - 416-323-6040
- Toronto Distress Centre - 416-408-4357
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre - 416-597-8808
- Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council - 844-437-3247
- York Support Services Network - 1-866-695-0070
- Youthdale's Crisis Support Team - 416-363-9990
- Telehealth Ontario - 1-866-797-0000
Quebec
Quebec crisis hotlines
- Centre de Prevention du Suicide de Quebec - 1-866-277-3553
Quebec resources
- Action on Mental Illness - 1-877-303-0264
- Movement Sante Mentale Quebec - 514-849-3291
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador crisis hotlines
- Coalition Against Violence - 1-888-737-4668
Newfoundland and Labrador resources
New Brunswick
New Brunswick crisis hotlines
- Chimo Helpline - 1-800-667-5005
New Brunswick resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - New Brunswick Division - 506-455-5231
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island crisis hotlines
- The Island Helpline - 1-800-218-2885
Prince Edward Island resources
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia crisis hotlines
- Capital Health - Mental Health Mobile Crisis - 1-888-429-8167
Nova Scotia resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Division - 1-888-429-8167
- Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia - 902-464-6000
Resources for youth
National services
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566
- 7 Cups: online counselling
