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


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


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Telecare Distress Centre - Peterborough provides free and confidential support and information over the phone and online chat....


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

When you don't deal with stress in a healthy way, it can build up and start to negatively impact your life. You may find it harder to cope with everyday responsibilities. Fortunately, help is available from 29 hotlines in Ontario, Canada. Stress can look like:

  • Poor self-care and not taking time out for yourself.
  • Pulling back from your loved ones.
  • Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
  • High blood pressure and hypertension.
  • You easily forget things.
  • Constantly worrying about something.
  • Difficulty concentrating and focusing.
  • Teeth grinding and clenching jaw.

When you're under a lot of stress, pressure and tension build up and life can suddenly feel unmanageable. It can be scary when it feel like things are beyond your control. However, there are healthy ways to manage stress that can ease the pressure and help you cope.

Asking for help may feel uncomfortable but it's also the first step toward feeling better. Helpline counselors in Ontario, Canada have been trained to support people who are struggling with stress. You can be sure that when you call a helpline, you'll receive an understanding ear and sound advice.

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


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