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All resources listed have been compiled from official government and healthcare websites. However, phone numbers, hours, and services may change. We recommend verifying information directly with the service provider.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a crisis line or emergency services immediately.
| Organization | Contact | Services | How to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cups | 7cups.com | Free, anonymous peer support chat; licensed therapists for low-cost sessions | Visit website, create account, connect with a listener in 24/7 chat |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada/UK) | 24/7 free crisis text support | Text keyword to start conversation; no app needed |
| International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) | iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ | Global directory of suicide prevention centers | Search by country to find local crisis lines |
| WHO Mental Health Portal | who.int/mental_health | Global mental health resources, toolkits, and emergency contacts | Explore resources by region; multilingual support available |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Call or text 988 | 24/7 free crisis support; Spanish-language option available |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264); nami.org | Free peer support, education, and local chapter directory |
| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | 24/7 free mental health and substance use referral service |
| City | Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | NYC Well | Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (929-9555); Text WELL to 65746 | Free 24/7 mental health support, counseling, and referrals |
| Los Angeles | LA County Department of Mental Health | 1-800-854-7771; dmh.lacounty.gov | Free counseling, crisis intervention, and community resources |
| Chicago | Chicago Department of Public Health | 311; chicago.gov/mentalhealth | Free mental health screenings, support groups, and crisis services |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) | casp.ca | National suicide prevention resources and crisis line directory |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868 | Free 24/7 support for youth (19 and under) |
| Info-Social 811 | Dial 811 | 24/7 health information and mental health support line for all Quebec residents |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Quebec
📋 Source: quebec.ca | MSSS Quebec
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Info-Social 811 | Dial 811 (option 2) | Free 24/7 professional psychosocial intervention for mental health and social problems; available across all Quebec |
| 1-866-APPELLE (Suicide Prevention) | Call 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) Text 535353 Live Chat |
Quebec suicide prevention hotline; 24/7; French and English; text and live chat available |
| Drugs: Help and Referral | Call 514-527-2626 Toll-free 1-800-265-2626 |
24/7 bilingual telephone service for drug concerns; information, referral, listening; confidential and anonymous; serves all Quebec |
| Gambling: Help and Referral | Call 514-527-0140 Toll-free 1-800-461-0140 |
24/7 bilingual telephone service for gambling concerns; information, referral, listening; confidential and anonymous; serves all Quebec |
| CLSC (Local Community Service Centres) | CLSC Directory | Network of local community service centers across Quebec providing mental health support, counseling, and social services; find your nearest CLSC |
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
Regional resources for Montreal and surrounding areas
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide Prevention | 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) | Free 24/7 Quebec suicide prevention hotline; French and English |
| Tel-Jeunes | Call 1-800-263-2266; Text 514-600-1002 | Free support for youth (ages 5-20); bilingual; 8am-12am daily; drugs & alcohol support |
| AMI-Quebec | Call 514-486-1448; amiquebec.org | Family mental health support, education, and guidance; free programs |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| CISSS Montérégie - Centralized Addiction Intake | Call 450-443-4413 Toll-free 1-866-964-4413 accueil.dependance.cisssmo16@ssss.gouv.qc.ca |
Free centralized processing of all addiction rehabilitation applications for Montérégie residents and English-speaking Montrealers. Assessment and referral for alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, gambling, compulsive buying, Internet addiction. Youth (17 and under) and Adult (18+) programs. Government of Quebec service. |
| Drugs - Help and Referral | aidedrogue.ca/en | Quebec drug addiction help and referral information |
| Gambling - Help and Referral | aidejeu.ca/en | Quebec gambling addiction help and referral information |
| Éducalcool | educalcool.qc.ca/en | Alcohol education and moderation resources |
| Naloxone Resource Finder | sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/repertoire-ressources/naloxone | Find resources providing free naloxone kits (opioid overdose reversal) across Quebec |
| Drug Free Kids Canada | drugfreekidscanada.org | Parent resources for teen substance use prevention |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham House | Call (450) 263-3434; dunhamhouse.ca; admissions@dunhamhouse.ca | Specialized residential treatment for addiction and mental health disorders (dual diagnosis). Programs: 30-day, 90-day, 6-month. Covered by government for social assistance recipients. English-speaking, 85-acre campus in Eastern Townships (1.5h from Montreal). Outpatient services in Montreal at Queen Elizabeth Health Complex. Evidence-based therapy including equine therapy, music therapy. |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Ontario
📋 Source: ontario.ca | ConnexOntario
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| Ontario Suicide Prevention Helpline | Call 1-833-456-4566 Text START to 45645Chat online |
24/7 free suicide prevention support; bilingual; operated by ConnexOntario |
| ConnexOntario | Call 1-866-531-2600 Text CONNECT to 686868Live Chat |
24/7 free confidential help for mental health, addiction, and crisis; alcohol, drugs, mental illness, gambling; bilingual |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868Live Chat |
24/7 free support for youth (19 and under); available in over 100 languages; text, phone, and chat |
| Distress Centre Ontario | Find your regional crisis line | Network of local distress and crisis centers across Ontario |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| ConnexOntario | Call 1-866-531-2600 Live Chat |
Free confidential information and referrals for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services across Ontario |
| 211 Ontario | Call 211 or 1-877-330-3213 Live Chat Email available online |
Free information and referral for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| BounceBack Ontario | Call 1-866-345-0224 bouncebackontario.ca |
Free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program with guided self-help for adults and youth 15+; phone coaching available |
| Ontario Addiction Treatment Services (OATS) | Call 1-800-565-8603 oats.ca |
Free addiction treatment and support services across Ontario |
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) | Call 416-535-8501 Emergency 416-535-8505 camh.ca |
Mental health and addiction research, treatment, education; multilingual newcomer resources |
| Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) | Call 1-866-888-6848 otn.ca |
Free telehealth mental health services for rural and remote communities |
| Ontario Mental Health Foundation (OMHF) | Call 416-979-6641 omhf.ca |
Mental health education, research, and support services |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| One Stop Talk | Call 1-855-416-8255 (TALK) onestoptalk.ca |
Free confidential immediate mental health support with registered therapist for children and youth under 18 |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868Chat online |
24/7 free e-mental health service for all young people; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Good2Talk | Call 1-866-925-5454 Live Chat Text CONNECT to 686868 |
24/7 free confidential multilingual support for post-secondary students; moderated peer message boards |
| Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario | Find a hub near you | 25 hubs across Ontario providing integrated services for youth ages 12-25; mental health, substance use, primary care, social supports |
| Ontario Student Mental Health Association (OSMHA) | Call 416-925-9009 osmha.org |
Mental health support and resources for students and educators |
| Youth Mental Health Ontario (YMHO) | Call 416-979-6641 ymho.ca |
Mental health support and resources for youth ages 12-25 |
| City/Region | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Call 416-327-4200 torontocentral.ca |
Toronto Central LHIN Mental Health Services - Mental health and addiction services for Toronto residents |
| Peel Region | Call 905-799-7700 peelregion.ca |
Mental health and addiction services for Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) |
| York Region | Call 1-800-361-5653 york.ca |
Mental health and addiction services for York Region |
| Program | Contact | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Works | Apply online or call local office MyBenefits Portal |
Social assistance providing financial help, health benefits, and employment support; health benefits include mental health and addiction treatment coverage; Learn more |
Provincial resources serving all regions of British Columbia
📋 Source: gov.bc.ca | HealthLink BC
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 988 | 24/7 free suicide prevention support; national service available across BC |
| BC Crisis Centre | Call 310-6789 (no area code needed in BC) crisiscentre.bc.ca |
24/7 free confidential crisis support; distress line |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| HealthLink BC | Call 811 healthlinkbc.ca |
24/7 free health advice including mental health and substance use information; speak with nurses, dietitians, pharmacists |
| BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services | Find services near you | Provincial directory of publicly-funded mental health and substance use services |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Alberta
📋 Source: Alberta Health Services | alberta.ca
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| Mental Health Helpline | Call 1-877-303-2642 albertahealthservices.ca |
24/7 free mental health advice, information, and connections to services for children and adults |
| Addiction Helpline | Call 1-866-332-2322 albertahealthservices.ca |
24/7 free addiction support, advice, and connections to services |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 811 Health Link | Call 811 albertahealthservices.ca |
24/7 free health advice including mental health information |
| Indigenous Support Line | Call 1-844-944-4744 or 811 More info |
Free culturally safe mental health and addiction support for Indigenous peoples |
| Child & Adolescent Intake Services | Call 1-825-402-6799 | Intake for children and youth mental health services |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Manitoba
📋 Source: gov.mb.ca | 211 Manitoba
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 988 | 24/7 free suicide prevention support; national service available across Manitoba |
| Klinic Crisis Line | Call 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019 TTY 204-784-4097 |
24/7 free crisis support and suicide prevention |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 211 Manitoba | Call 211 mb.211.ca |
Free 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction services referral; 150+ languages |
| Strongest Families Institute | strongestfamilies.com | Free e-mental health CBT services for children, youth, and adults with mild to moderate mental health concerns; anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviours |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Saskatchewan
📋 Source: saskatchewan.ca
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 988 | 24/7 free suicide prevention support; national service available across Saskatchewan |
| HealthLine 811 | Call 811 | 24/7 mental health and addictions support by qualified health practitioners |
| Mobile Crisis Regina | Call 306-757-0127 | 24/7 mental health and addictions crisis support |
| Mobile Crisis Prince Albert | Call 306-764-1011 | Mental health and addictions crisis support (Mon-Fri 4-8am; Sat-Sun 24 hours) |
| Saskatoon Crisis and Intervention Services | Call 306-933-6200 | 24/7 mental health and addictions crisis support |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Wellness Helpline | Call 1-855-242-3310 hopeforwellness.ca |
24/7 free culturally safe support for all Indigenous peoples across Canada |
| Problem Gambling Helpline | Call 1-800-306-6789 or text 306-400-2785 | 24/7 gambling support (text 7pm-midnight) |
| Farm Stress Line | Call 1-800-667-4442 | 24/7 support for farmers and ranchers |
| National Farmer Crisis Line | Call 1-866-327-6701 ccaw.ca |
24/7 immediate ag-informed crisis support for farmers, farm families, agricultural workers |
| TAO Tel-Aide Francophone | Call 1-800-567-9699 | 24/7 mental health services for French speakers |
| National Overdose Response Service | Call 1-888-688-6677 | 24/7 hotline for people using drugs alone; peer volunteers can call for help if needed |
| Region | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Kindersley | Call 306-463-1860 | West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre (24/7) |
| Melfort | Call 1-800-611-6349 | North East Outreach and Support Centre (24/7) |
| Northern SK | Call 306-425-4090 | Piwapan Women's Centre (24/7) |
| Swift Current | Call 1-800-567-3334 | Southwest Crisis Services (24/7) |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Nova Scotia
📋 Source: NS Health Mental Health & Addictions | novascotia.ca
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 988 | 24/7 free suicide prevention support; national service available across Nova Scotia |
| Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line | Call 1-888-429-8167 | 24/7 toll-free crisis support for mental health and addictions |
| HealthLink 811 | Call 811 or 1-866-770-7763 | 24/7 health advice and support including mental health |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 211 Nova Scotia | Call 211 or 1-855-466-4994 (toll-free) ns.211.ca |
Free 24/7 community services directory including mental health and addictions support |
| Mental Health and Addictions Intake | Call 1-855-922-1122 Book online |
Intake and appointment booking (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Tue/Thu until 8pm); interpretation services available |
Provincial resources serving all regions of New Brunswick
📋 Source: gnb.ca | 211 New Brunswick
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| CHIMO Helpline | Call 1-800-667-5005 chimohelpline.ca |
24/7 crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals for all New Brunswick residents |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador
📋 Source: gov.nl.ca | 211 Newfoundland and Labrador
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| NL HealthLine | Call 811 811healthline.ca |
24/7 health advice and mental health support for all residents |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
Provincial resources serving all regions of Prince Edward Island
📋 Source: princeedwardisland.ca | 211 PEI
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| Island Helpline | Call 1-800-218-2885 Island Helpline |
24/7 crisis support, mental health and addiction help for all PEI residents |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
Territorial resources serving all regions of Yukon
📋 Source: yukon.ca | 211 Yukon
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| Yukon Distress & Support Line | Call 1-844-533-3030 | 7pm–3am daily, confidential support for all Yukon residents |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
Territorial resources serving all regions of Northwest Territories
📋 Source: hss.gov.nt.ca | 211 NWT
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| NWT Help Line | Call 1-800-661-0844 | 24/7 confidential support for all NWT residents |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
Territorial resources serving all regions of Nunavut
📋 Source: gov.nu.ca | 211 Nunavut
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | Dial 911 | Immediate danger to yourself or others |
| Kamatsiaqtut Help Line | Call 1-800-265-3333 nunavuthelpline.ca |
24/7 confidential support for all Nunavut residents; English and Inuktitut |
| Kids Help Phone | Call 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868kidshelpphone.ca |
24/7 free support for youth; multilingual (100+ languages) |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | Call 116 123; Email jo@samaritans.org | Free 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress |
| Mind | 0300 123 3393; mind.org.uk | Free mental health information, support groups, and crisis lines |
| NHS Mental Health Services | 111; nhs.uk/mental-health | Free NHS mental health services, including crisis support |
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Australia | Call 13 11 14; lifeline.org.au | Free 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services |
| Beyond Blue | Call 1300 22 4636; beyondblue.org.au | Free mental health support, information, and resources |
| Headspace | Call 1800 650 890; headspace.org.au | Free mental health support for young people (12-25) |