Service finders are websites that provide support in finding mental health, medical health, and community/social services that best fit your needs. They often offer confidential phone and online chat support in addition to the online search tool
www.ementalhealth.ca
Canada-wide directory and search tool for mental health resources. Also provides general mental health information.
http://cmha.ca/mental-health/finding-help/
A national community based organization website with useful resources on a variety of mental health topics
http://www.camh.net/education/index.html
Canadian information and resources page for the treatment and management of various mental health conditions
ConnexOntario.ca – 1-866-531-2600
They provide an online search tool and 24/7 telephone or online chat support for help with addiction, mental health, & problem gambling resources.
211Toronto.ca
Directory and search tool for community and social services in Toronto, and Durham, Peel, and York Region. You can also call 2-1-1 for free, confidential, 24/7 support with resources
Co-ordinated access to addiction services – 1-855-505-5045 between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
When a client calls they are asked a few brief questions about their situation. Based on this information, a range of options are presented and referrals are made to programs within the community.
http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/pdf/programs/coordinated-access-addiction-services.pdf
Sunnybrook Family Navigation Project – 1-800-380-9367
Provides support in navigation of the mental health and addictions service system for youth aged 13-26 and their families, who are live in Toronto and GTA
Toronto Seniors Helpline (Community Navigation and Access Program) – 416-217-2077 or 1-877-621-2077 cnap.ca/
A single point of access for seniors and caregivers to receive information and access to community, home, and crisis services.
www.thehealthline.ca
Directory and search tool for health care and community resources across Ontario
HealthLink BC – dial 8-1-1
A 24-hour resource for confidential health information and advice. HealthLink BC provides access to non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. Information and advice is available by telephone, a website and a mobile app.
MindHealthBC – www.mindhealthbc.ca
An evidence-based online service will make it easier to find the help you need for depression, anxiety, and other mental health and substance use conditions.
Alberta Provincial mental health services – https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?Id=6810
Provides toll-free, 24/7 telephone service, which offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans
Manitoba provincial mental health services – https://www.gov.mb.ca/betterhealth/health_services/mental_health_services.html
These services are provided through regional health authorities, the Selkirk Mental Health Centre and self-help and family support organizations
Saskatchewan provincial mental health services – https://bit.ly/2WZlhPY
Find resources for mental health issues in Saskatchewan, including depression and suicide, post-trauma stress, eating and mood disorders and the benefits of
positive thinking.
Toronto/Ontario
Agency | Description | Phone Number |
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Assaulted Women's Helpline | 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. | 1-866-863-0511 416-863-08511 TTY 1-866-863-7868 TTY 416-364-8762 Mobile #SAFE |
Distress Centers | 24-hour telephone support for crisis intervention. | 416-408-4357 |
Gerstein Centre | 24 hour crisis line for adults. Mobile outreach can be provided. | 416-929-5200 |
Kids Help Phone | 24 hour support for children aged 5-20. | 1-800-668-6868 |
Toronto Rape Crisis Line | 24 hour rape crisis support, a counselor is paged via answering service, and contact is made within a timely fashion. | 416-597-8808 |
Women's College Hospital: Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Centre | Emergency and follow up care; collection of forensic evidence; safety planning; individual counseling | 416-323-6040 |
Service | Description | Details |
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Kids Help Phone | 24 hour support for children aged 5-20 | Text services: Text "CONNECT" to 686868 (also serving adults) Chat services: (6pm-2am ET): www.kidshelpphone.ca |
Youth Space | Suicide Prevention, Education & Support | Youth text (6pm-12am PT): (778) 783-0177 Youth chat (6pm-12am PT): www.youthspace.ca |
Gerstein Centre | 24 hour crisis line for adults. Mobile outreach can be provided. | 416-929-5200 |
Vancouver Crisis Centre | British Columbia | Crisis chat line: 1-800-784-2433 |
Vancouver Crisis Centre | British Columbia | Crisis chat online: www.crisiscentrechat.ca |
Prince George Crisis Line | Northern BC | Youth Support: (250) 564-8336 Crisis chat: https://crisis-centre.ca/contact |
Vancouver Island Crisis Line & Chat | Vancouver Island | Crisis text: (250) 800-3806 Crisis chat: www.vicrisis.ca |
Distress Centre Calgary | Alberta, Calgary & Area | Crisis chat support: www.distresscentre.com Crisis text & chat support: www.calgaryconnecteen.com |
Wood’s Home | Alberta, Calgary & Area | Crisis text & chat support: www.woodshomes.ca |
MB Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services | All of Manitoba | Monday-Friday 10am-9pm: 1-866-367-3276 Online crisis chat: www.supportline.ca |
Ontario Online & Text Crisis Service | All of Ontario | Crisis text (2pm-2am ET): 741-741 Crisis chat (2pm-2am ET): www.dcontario.org/ontx.html |