Emergency

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.

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What you get

A free, confidential City service that sends trained mental health crisis workers, not police, to help you in person during a mental health crisis or for a wellness check, anywhere in Toronto, 24 hours a day.

Who qualifies:

Toronto residents aged 16 or older
In a mental health crisis, or need support

What you need to apply:

A call to 211, any time

Program in Toronto.

Mental health Health & care

Details

How to reach them

Apply on their website.
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Contact pageGo to their contact page

Where else they are

Their website is toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-a....

Good to know

For whomToronto residents aged 16 or older going through a mental health crisis, feeling overwhelmed or needing support; it also does wellness checks.
CostFree
Their stepsCall 211, any time of day or night, and ask for the Toronto Community Crisis Service. If you are not sure it fits your situation, 211 staff will talk with you to learn more; a mobile team of trained crisis workers can come to you. After the crisis the team offers follow-up support, referrals and connections to other services. If someone's life is in danger, call 911.

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