Support Directory
Toll-Free: 1-877-330-3213
Also Email, Live Chat, and Text Message available. See number’s here: https://211ontario.ca/contact/
211 is available nationwide by phone for those looking to speak to a friendly voice or by text, online search, email or chat for those looking for convenience or who feel the stigma of asking for help. This makes our service available to all people of Ontario regardless of their level of digital understanding or ability to access the internet. Offered in 140 languages.
Find more information about 211 here: 211ontario.ca
Support Directory
Call or Text Message available. See number’s here: https://988.ca/
988 is a 24/7 suicide-prevention hotline available in French and English, and other languages via interpreters.
People across Canada can call and text 9-8-8, a new three-digit service, for help when they need it most. The service offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. While the focus of 9-8-8 is on suicide prevention, no one who reaches out to the service will be turned away. Whoever you are, wherever you are located in Canada, by calling or texting 9-8-8 you can connect with a trained responder who’s ready to listen without judgement.
What to expect when you reach a 9-8-8 responder:
- They will listen. The person you connect to will listen with compassion and without judgement, and give you space to talk.
- They will engage with empathy. Whatever you are going through, they want to understand.
- They will support you. 9-8-8 responders can help you explore ways to create safety when things are overwhelming.
| Agency | Website | Services Offered | Areas Served | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter Safe | www.sheltersafe.ca/ontario | An online resource for women and their children seeking safety from violence. The clickable map connects women with the nearest shelter for safety, hope, and support. | Ontario | |
| Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline | www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca | A confidential, multilingual service available 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services. | Canada | 1-833-900-1010 |
| Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres | www.ocrcc.ca | Community-based sexual assault centres work with survivors locally, providing support services and crisis intervention. | Ontario | |
| Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres | www.sadvtreatmentcentres.ca | Supports 37 hospital-based treatment centres for sexual assault and domestic violence cases across Ontario. | Ontario | 416-323-7327 |
Addiction and Mental Health
| Agency | Website | Services Offered | Area Served | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey-Bruce | www.gbhs.on.ca | Inpatient and outpatient mental health & addictions services. | Grey Bruce County | 1-877-470-5200 |
| Kids Help Phone | kidshelpphone.ca | 24/7 e-mental health service for young people. | Canada | 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 |
| Brightshores Health System | Brightshores Directory | Complete mental health & addiction services. | Grey Bruce County | |
| Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health | ccsmh.ca | Advocacy for seniors' mental health. | Canada | |
| BounceBack Ontario | bouncebackontario.ca | A free skill-building program for adults and youth 15+. | Ontario | |
| CAMH | camh.ca | Addiction and mental health services. | Toronto | |
| CCOHS | ccohs.ca | Free courses on mental health and substance use. | Canada | |
| Working for Change | workingforchange.ca | Mental health, employment, and housing info. | GTA/Anywhere | Ask Jackie |
| Famhas Foundation | famhas.ca | Programs to eliminate mental health stigma in the Black community. |
BIPOC Resources
| Agency | Website | Services Offered | Area Served | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope for Wellness Crisis Helpline | Indigenous-specific crisis support service | 1-855-242-3310 | ||
| Black Youth Helpline | www.blackyouth.ca | BYH serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth-specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families, and schools. | ||
| Muslim Association of Canada | www.macnet.ca | MAC focuses on serving Canadians by educating and motivating Muslims in Canada to put their faith into action for the benefit of everyone. MAC provides spaces, services, and programs for holistic education and personal development for Canadian Muslims. | Canada | |
| National Residential School Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 | |||
| Generation Chosen | www.generationchosen.ca | Generation Chosen is a non-profit organization devoted to interrupting intergenerational cycles of trauma and poverty in lower-income communities. Four pillars: mental health, emotional intelligence, education, civic engagement. | GTA | Jackie’s Contact |
| Famhas Foundation | www.famhas.ca | Our outreach programs and educational sessions provide information and resources to help eliminate stereotypes and stigma about mental health and addiction in the Black community. |
Education Supports + Scholarships
| Agency | Website | Services Offered | Area Served | How To Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literal Change | www.literalchange.com |
Literacy - Dyslexia Supports - Free Tutoring Literal Change is all about providing a positive academic setting for people who have struggled in the mainstream classroom. We work specifically to improve the literacy levels of communities and populations who have experienced limited access to educational supports and alternative learning strategies. |
GTA | Heather Rhodes |
| Canada’s Higher Education & Career Guide - Canadian Scholarships | www.canadian-universities.net | Directory of Canadian scholarships, prizes, awards, and bursaries available in universities and colleges in Canada. | Canada Wide |
Financial Support
| Agency | Website | Support Offered | Area Served | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Works | Ontario.ca | Financial assistance/social assistance. Offices throughout Ontario. Check website for closest office. | Ontario | |
| Building Up | Financial Literacy Training | GTA | Jackie’s Contact |