Immediate Crisis Support

Distress lines

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When in need of someone to talk to. Operated by various agencies. Open 24 hours a day (unless otherwise indicated):

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• Good2Talk. Free, confidential helpline with professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being, 24/7/365 | 1-866-925-5454

• Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP

• Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200

• Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents
  TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese

• Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511

• Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support. 
  Service borders: south to the lake, north to Steeles Avenue, east to Port Union Road, and west to Victoria Park

• Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483

• Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)

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