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Good2Talk (Ontario) is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and text message...


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Ottawa Distress Line offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in Ontario, Canada...


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The Support Line is available to individuals from London,= and Middlesex who are 16+. All calls are confidential and volunteers...


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Champlain District Crisis Line is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We help...


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24/7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin provides 24/7, free and confidential support over . We are here to help everyone in Ontario,...


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St. Catharines number for Distress Centre of Niagara. We provide a free, confidential telephone support service, utilizing...


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Outaouais Distress Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We are here to help everyone...


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Grey and Bruce Crisis Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We are here to help everyone, adults in...


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The Halton Hills/Milton number for Distress Centre Halton, a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and...


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The Oakville number for Distress Centre Halton, a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online support...


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Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. We are here for everyone in Quebec, Canada...


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Grimsby number for Distress Centre of Niagara. We provide a free, confidential telephone support service, utilizing highly...


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Fort Erie number for Distress Centre of Niagara. We provide a free, confidential telephone support service, utilizing highly...


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The Burlington number for Distress Centre Halton, a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online...


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Are you feeling….. Depressed? Lonely? Isolated? The Progress Place Warm Line is an anonymous and confidential service that is...


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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental volunteer-based support service. Our aim is...


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The helpline, known as Prideline Durham is aimed at providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and community referral...


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For over 35 years, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline has served as a free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY...


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The Seniors Safety Line is the only 24/7 crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse...


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If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, it can be tough to know where to turn. You’re not alone in...


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LGBT Youthline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over text message (SMS) and online chat. We are here to help...


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Struggling with stress? Reach out to a hotline in Ontario, Canada for free support

Extreme stress can seriously impact your mental health and quality of life. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with your responsibilities, help is available. You can get support from 26 helplines in Ontario, Canada. Reach out if you're experiencing any of the following:

  • Procrastinating or avoiding responsibilities.
  • Changes in weight and appetite; eating too little or too much.
  • Having difficulty relaxing and unwinding.
  • Rapid heartbeat and chest pain.
  • Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
  • Physical aches, tense muscles, and pains.
  • You easily forget things.
  • Digestive issues that result in diarrhea, constipation, heart burn, or digestive disorders.

It's hard to relax and switch off when your mind is racing with thoughts about work, relationships, family, finances and anything else that's stressing you out. The worry and fear you experience consumes a lot of mental energy, making it hard to keep up with life's demands. However, there are healthy ways to cope.

It's not always easy to admit that you need extra support, but everyone needs help sometimes. That's why there are hotlines available in Ontario, Canada who help people who are overwhelmed with stress. It can be a huge relief to share your feelings with someone who cares and wants to understand what you're going through.

If you are ready to talk to someone about stress, you can contact a hotline in Ontario, Canada for free and confidential support.


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