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Helplines in Ontario, Canada for supporting others.

Talk4Healing Helpline
AdultsEveryoneWomenCultural supportAll topics

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

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
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.
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...

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
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
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
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,...

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
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
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...

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
Distress Centre Halton (Oakville)
EveryoneAll topics

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

Distress Centre Halton (Burlington)
EveryoneAll topics

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

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...

Good2Talk (Ontario)
YouthAll topics

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

Counselors, Volunteers
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...

Yellow Brick House Crisis Line
WomenYouthChildren

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

Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre
Everyone

Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre provides a crisis line for those who have experienced sexual abuse or gender-based...

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.
Toronto Korean Community FUTFS 24-Hour Crisis Line
Everyone

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

Counselors, Volunteers
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...

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...

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...

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
Compass Community Services Helpline
Everyone

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

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
EveryoneWarmline

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

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

Concerned about a loved one's mental health? Contact a hotline in Ontario, Canada for guidance.

It's normal to be concerned when it seems like someone you care about is not acting like their usual self. You may wonder whether they are struggling with their mental health. 29 helplines are available in Ontario, Canada to offer you support and advice. Feel free to reach out if these signs seem familiar:

  • They are easily startled.
  • They seem to have a “I don’t care” attitude.
  • They seem secretive, like they're hiding something.
  • They have suddenly lost or gained a lot of weight.
  • They reject invitations to spend time together or hang out.
  • They are not doing activities that they used to do before.
  • They have told you they are struggling emotionally.
  • They have started posting worrying content on social media.

You may be unsure of how to support a loved one who is emotionally distressed. It can make you feel helpless to watch someone you care about suffer. There are ways you can be there for your loved one that are simple yet powerful.

Contacting a helpline in Ontario, Canada can put you in touch with a compassionate counselor. A helpline counselor can offer you helpful advice for supporting a loved one you're concerned about. You can also get help for any difficult emotions you may be experiencing as a result of your loved one's behavior.


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