9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
You likely qualify if: Anyone in Canada thinking about suicide; Or worried about someone else.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 3, 2026
Mental health help and someone to talk to in Toronto
For anyone who is struggling, in crisis, or worried about someone else.
Crisis lines, free counselling, and ways to find a therapist. If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
We found 21. Places people say worked move up.
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Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (408-HELP line)
For: Anyone in Toronto and the GTA who is in emotional distress or crisis; seniors over 55 living in Toronto...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-408-4357Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Kids Help Phone
For: Kids, teens and young adults anywhere in Canada, including Toronto; Indigenous youth can ask for a First...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-668-6868Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS), reached through 211
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents aged 16 or older; In a mental health crisis, or need support.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 211Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Gerstein Crisis Centre
For: Adults aged 16 and older in the City of Toronto who are dealing with mental health and/or substance use issues...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-929-5200Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Assaulted Women's Helpline
You likely qualify if: Women in Ontario who have experienced abuse; Family, friends or colleagues can call too.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1.866.863.0511Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Good2Talk (24/7 support for post-secondary students in Ontario)
You likely qualify if: Current Ontario post-secondary students; Full-time, part-time and international.
Call 1-866-925-5454Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
One Stop Talk (free virtual therapy for children and youth in Ontario)
You likely qualify if: Children and youth under 18; Living anywhere in Ontario; Any citizenship status.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7 support for Indigenous people)
You likely qualify if: Indigenous people across Canada; First Nations, Inuit and Metis.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-855-242-3310Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Toronto Seniors Helpline
For: Seniors in Toronto who need health or home supports, a friendly check-in call, or help in a crisis.
Call 416-217-2077Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Seniors Safety Line (Ontario)
You likely qualify if: Seniors in Ontario facing abuse or neglect; Anyone worried about a senior can call.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-299-1011Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Naseeha Mental Health
For: Anyone; you can ask for a male or female responder; therapy for Canadian residents only.
Call 905-890-2365Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 1, 2026
ConnexOntario
Call 519-439-0174Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Canadian Muslim Counselling
For: Individuals and couples.
Call (437) 886-6309Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 1, 2026
Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT)
Call 416-321-0909Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Jaffari Support Services counselling
For: Open to all by its page; run by a Shia centre.
Call 905-695-9786Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 1, 2026
Family Service Toronto - Counselling (Couple & Family)
Call 416.595.9230Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
ISNA Cares counselling
For: Not stated.
Call 647-370-7616Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) peer support
You likely qualify if: CAF member or veteran with an OSI; Or a family member or friend of one.
Call 1-800-883-6094Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Crisis Texting Service for Kids of Canadian Armed Forces Families
You likely qualify if: You are a child, youth or young adult; Your family is a Canadian Armed Forces family; You...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Free naloxone kits (Ontario pharmacies and community organizations)
You likely qualify if: At risk of an opioid overdose, or a friend or family member.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Not on this list? Call 2-1-1 or text 2-1-1, any time, in more than 150 languages. It is free, and real people answer. 211ontario.ca
Guides and tools for this
These do not give the help themselves. They help you find it or understand it. All guides and tools
- CPBAO Public Register (College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario)Official register to verify psychologists, psychological associates and behaviour analysts, showing authorized practice areas and discipline information; the College itself does no
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - Public RegisterRegulator's free public register for checking a Registered Psychotherapist's status, practice sites, languages of care and any discipline history before booking couples or individu
- OAMHP Therapist Search (Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals)Searchable directory of OAMHP member mental-health professionals filterable by concern, location, language and in-person/online service.
- OCSWSSW Online Register (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)Official register of Ontario social workers and social service workers showing registration status, class of certificate, employer, credentials and any discipline notations.
- Ontario Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (OAMFT) - Find a TherapistProfessional association of 700+ Ontario marriage and family therapists with a free public find-a-therapist directory searchable by specialty (including couples therapy), approach,
- Ontario Psychological Association - Find a PsychologistOnline directory run by the Ontario Psychological Association to find a psychologist or psychological associate by location, concern, language, fees and virtual options.
- Toronto Central HealthlineDirectory of health and community services for Toronto (East York, Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Scarborough) run by Ontario Health atHome, with a Submit Content route for listin
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