Mental health support and crisis services

Connex Ontario
Ontario-wide information, support and referral service for people experiencing mental health, problem gambling and addiction issues. System Navigation Specialists available 24/7, can provide service in over 170 languages.
Telephone: 1-866-531-2600
Website: connexontario.ca

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention; multilingual; for all ages.
Telephone: 416-408-4357
Website: dcogt.com

Gerstein Crisis Centre
24-hour crisis line, virtual face to face support, online groups and wellness support workshops (translation available); for ages 16 years and up in Toronto.
Telephone: 416-929-5200
Website: gersteincentre.org

Good 2 Talk
24/7 confidential support, professional counseling, information and referrals for mental health and well being; for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Telephone: 1-866-925-5454
Website: good2talk.ca/ontario/

Kids Help Phone
24/7 national service offering confidential professional counseling, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to children and youth.
Telephone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: kidshelpphone.ca

Toronto Seniors Helpline
Supportive counseling, crisis services, home and community supports for seniors in Toronto age 65+.
Telephone: 416-217-2077
Website: seniortoronto.ca/content/toronto-seniors-helpline

These resources are provided for information only, and are not affiliated with or directly endorsed by Sunnybrook.

For crisis hotlines and resources in Ontario and across Canada, visit our Department of Psychiatry's crisis resources section.