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


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


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


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Yellow Brick House provides life-saving services and prevention programs to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families,...


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


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Get free, confidential support from a depression hotline in Ontario, Canada

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. When you're depressed you feel sad on most days and you may find it difficult to keep up with life's demands.

If you're in Ontario, Canada and this sounds like you, then 25 hotlines are available and ready to support you. Consider reaching out if you notice these signs and symptoms of depression:

  • You could feel slower in your movement, speech, and reactions than usual
  • Things that used to bring you joy mean nothing to you now
  • You feel worthless and deserving of disgust
  • You could be sleeping excessively
  • Sometimes, you feel dead inside
  • You feel down in the dumps
  • You don’t care for your hobbies or work
  • You became irritable for no reason

Depression can be a response to a loss or great stress in your life. However, it can also happen for no obvious reason. Both experiences are fairly common but depression can make it feel like nobody will relate to what you're going through.

Depression can make you feel like a burden to others so you may be hesitant to ask for help. However, there are helpline volunteers and counselors in Ontario, Canada who care about your situation and want to help. Sharing your feelings with a compassionate listener can help you feel supported and less alone.

If you feel like you might need support with feelings of sadness, depression or hopelessness, try reaching out to a hotline in Ontario, Canada. It's free and confidential.


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