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Ontario Mental Health Resources
Good2Talk
For people aged 17-25, open 24/7
CALL: 1-866-925-5454 to speak with a professional counsellor
TEXT: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 to connect with a trained crisis responder
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
For all ages
Available 24/7 nationwide
CALL: 9-8-8
TEXT: 9-8-8
Kids Help Phone
For children & youth, open 24/7
CALL: 1-800-668-6868 to speak with a professional counsellor
TEXT: CONNECT to 686868 to connect with a trained crisis responder
ConnexOntario
For all ages, available 24/7
CALL: 1-866-531-2600
TEXT: CONNEX to 247247
Live chat & email available
Mind Your Mind
Works with community partners and young people ages 14-29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience
Be Safe app: free mobile app that empowers youth and young adults to be safe and reach out in a time of crisis
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
Rainbow Health Ontario
Creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities
Service provider directory
Education & training
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive
CALL: 877-330-6366
LGBT Youth Line
Confidential and non-judgemental peer support (volunteers range between 16-29 years of age)
Available Sunday-Friday 4:00pm – 9:30pm
TEXT: 647-694-4275
Live chat available
Gender Creative Kids
A reference community organization that supports trans, non-binary, and gender fluid youth’s affirmation
Safe Space Alliance
Online directory of spaces that welcome and support LGBTQI+ communities
Helps people identify, navigate and create safe spaces
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Resources
Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre
Providing innovative Indigenous-informed health care to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in southwestern Ontario
CALL: 1-877-454-0753 to find the location nearest you
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
OFIFC works to support, advocate for, and build the capacity of member Friendship Centres across Ontario.
Single
The IRSSS provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma
CALL: 1-866-925-4419 (National Crisis Line)
Ontario Native Women’s Association
Empowering Indigenous women in Ontario
CALL: 1-800-667-0816
Black Youth Helpline
Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools
CALL: 1-833-294-8650
Across Boundaries
Provides holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized communities. All services are grounded in anti-racist, anti-Black racism, and anti-oppression frameworks.
CALL: 1-888-640-1934
Single
Provides services and tackles system inequalities to improve health for vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities
416-324-8677
Muslim Association of Canada
MAC provides spaces, programs, and services for education and personal development of Canadian Muslims. Their focus is on building communities and strengthening neighbourhoods.
CALL: 905-822-2626
London Muslim Mosque
LMM is a holistic Islamic community that is focused on education, social activities, jurisprudence
CALL: 1-519-439-9451
Other Resources
Jack.org
Charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health
Focus on youth mental health & suicide prevention
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Network of child and youth mental health centres with 4,000 professionals ready to help children, youth and families with free counselling and treatment
Child and Youth Mental Health Ontario
A non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all
CALL: 1-800-875-6213
Webbing with Wisdom
Helping female-identifying youth to learn about and deal with online sexual violence
Starts With Me
E-book: a short & practical guide for teens to develop resilience and well-being to thrive in the modern world.
Youth Mental Health Canada
Youth Mental Health Canada is a grassroots, youth-driven and led non-profit organization focused on education and advocacy for youth mental health change
