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Helplines in Ontario, Canada for substance use.

Reach Out Crisis Line
EveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
reachout247.ca
Kamatsiaqut Nunavut Helpline
EveryoneCultural supportAll topics

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

Counselors, Volunteers
nunavuthelpline.ca
Distress Centers of Greater Toronto
EveryoneAll topics

Established in 1967, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto is a 24/7 service agency dedicated to providing timely emotional...

Peers, Volunteers
dcogt.com
YSSN's Crisis Line - 310-COPE
EveryoneAll topics

Need help coping? We are here for you 24/7. Call or text 1-855-310-COPE (2673). Live chat: yssn.ca/310-cope Our caring team...

Counselors, Peers
1 866 323 7785Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
yssn.ca
Good2Talk (Ontario)
YouthAll topics

Good2Talk (Ontario) is a free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario. By connecting with...

Counselors, Volunteers
good2talk.ca
CMHA Halton Coast Crisis Line
Adults

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

Counselors
1-844-646-1700Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
halton.cmha.ca
Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe
Everyone

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

Volunteers
telecaredistressline.com
CMHA Thunder Bay 24/7 Crisis Phone Line
EveryoneAll topics

If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the crisis line at 807-346-8282 24 hours a day, 7 days a...

Counselors
thunderbay.cmha.ca
Talk4Healing Helpline
AdultsEveryoneWomenCultural supportAll topics

Operated by Beendigen, Talk4Healing provides culturally sensitive and confidential support. Our counsellors can offer...

Counselors
beendigen.com
408-Helpline (Distress Centers of Greater Toronto)
EveryoneAll topics

Established in 1967, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto is a 24/7 service agency dedicated to providing timely emotional...

Peers, Volunteers
dcogt.com
24/7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin
EveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors
cmhapeeldufferin.ca
Ottawa Distress Line
EveryoneAll topics

The Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region is a 24/7 crisis support service that provides confidential, non-judgmental emotional...

Counselors, Volunteers
dcottawa.on.ca
The Support Line
AdultsYouthAll topics

The Support Line provides confidential listening and support to individuals 16+ any time of day or night. Whether you are...

Volunteers
cmhatv.ca
Champlain District Crisis Line
AdultsEveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors, Volunteers
dcottawa.on.ca
Distress Centre Niagara (St. Catharines & area)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
distresscentreniagara.com
Outaouais Distress Line
EveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors, Volunteers
dcottawa.on.ca
Distress Centre Halton (Oakville)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
dchalton.ca
Distress Centre Halton (Burlington)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
dchalton.ca
Distress Centre Halton (Halton Hills)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
dchalton.ca
Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers
telephoneaidlinekingston.com
Progress Place Warm Line
AdultsWarmlineAll topics

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

Peers
progressplace.org
LGBT YouthLine
LGBTQ+YouthAll topics

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

Peers, Volunteers
youthline.ca
Telecare Distress Centre - Peterborough
Everyone

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

Volunteers
telecarepeterborough.org

Reach out to a hotline in Ontario, Canada for support with substance abuse and drugs or alcohol addiction

If you or someone you know is abusing substances, or struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you may not know where to turn. Fortunately, support is available in Ontario, Canada from 23 helplines for substance abuse. If you or a loved one has been experiencing any of the following, reach out today:

  • Spending a lot more time alone or with a new social circle.
  • Being unable to keep up with daily responsibilities at home, work, or school.
  • Using substances as a way to relieve negative or uncomfortable emotions.
  • Being secretive and dishonest about when and how often you use drugs or alcohol and with whom.
  • Stealing money or selling items to afford to buy drugs or alcohol
  • Spending money on drugs or alcohol despite it being unaffordable.
  • Low mood including feelings of hopelessness, sadness or depression
  • Experiencing unpleasant side-effects (otherwise known as withdrawal symptoms) after stopping drugs, alcohol or other substances.

When you're grappling with drug or alcohol abuse, recovery may seem impossible. It may feel like nobody and nothing can help you. However, substance abuse and addiction is treatable. Others have recovered and so can you. Healing starts with the right support.

For free and confidential support with substance use and addiction, consider contacing a helpline in Ontario, Canada. Compassionate supporters will listen without judging or criticizing you. They can also help you explore options for recovery if you're ready to take that next step.

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