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


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Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe is one of four Telecare Distress Lines in Canada. We aim to provide 24/7 support to...


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Toronto Korean Community FUTFS is dedicated to assisting individuals and families from all walks of life in overcoming various...


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Hope + Me offers you a supportive and safe space to connect with trained mental health professionals and peer support workers...


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The Distress Line for Guelph Wellington, operated by Compass Community Services, uses trained volunteers to provide emotional...


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Reach Out is a bilingual 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people with mental health or addiction concerns...


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Kamatsiaqut Nunavut Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text...


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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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If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the crisis line at 346-8282 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,...


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


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


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


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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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LGBT YouthLine is a non-judgemental, confidential, and informed peer support service for 2SLGBTQ+ and questioning youth (ages...


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The 24/7 COAST Crisis Line is staffed by skilled workers who support individuals requiring crisis support. People who receive...


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Good2Talk (Ontario) provides 24/7, free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone and text message (SMS). We...


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


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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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Struggling with worry, anxiety or fear? Contact a hotline in Ontario, Canada for free support

If you're in Ontario, Canada and you're struggling with anxious thoughts, experiencing a panic attack, or think you may have anxiety, there are people who can help. There are 30 helplines in Ontario, Canada that help with anxiety. Anxiety is common and you're not alone in what you're experiencing – no matter how confusing or overwhelming it may feel. Anxiety symptoms may present like any of the following:

  • Feeling panicky
  • Struggling to control thoughts and feelings that are centered around things you're worried about
  • Feeling like something bad is going to happen
  • Overthinking social situations or conversations
  • Excessive worry
  • Feeling weak or exhausted by your thoughts
  • Scary thoughts that feel like they came out of nowhere
  • An upset stomach from nerves

These are all typical signs of anxiety. For some people, these feelings and thoughts are mild. For others, they are sudden, intense and terrifying, making them even wonder if they are dying. Anxiety can be extremely challenging to deal with and can cause you to feel alone in what you're going through.

Even though anxiety can feel isolating, many people will experience it at some point in their lives. There are people in Ontario, Canada who understand what you're going through and can help you to regain a sense of control over your thoughts and feelings.

If you feel like you might need support with anxiety, try reaching out to a hotline in Ontario, Canada. It's free and confidential.


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