Crisis Helplines
In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply need to speak with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.
Suicide Prevention / Crisis Support
Toronto Crisis Services (416) 929-5200
Scarborough/East York Crisis Team – 416-495-2891
York Region – Community Crisis Response Service – 310 COPE (310-2673)
Durham Region Crisis Services – 905-666-0483
Peel Region Crisis Services – 905-278-9036
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
LGBTQ2+ Support
CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
National Institute of Mental Health – Extensive information on a variety of mental health topics.
National Institute of Health – Extensive information on all health related topics.
MedlinePlus – Extensive information of different drugs and treatment options.
If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.