Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of your local hospital.
If you are not sure if it is an emergency, or just need to talk through the situation, consider reaching out to:
Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or texting CONNECT to 686868
Mental Health TO at 1-866-585-6486 for free phone or video mental health counselling for infants, children, youth and families
211 – call 2-1-1 or text 21166 (M-F 7am – 9pm) finding supports in the community such as food banks, housing and more.
Toronto Public Health – 416-338-7600 Up-to-date information for the City of Toronto
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto – 416-408-4357 or text 45645 for 24/7 support, 365 days a year, for individuals in crisis
Assaulted Women’s Helpline – 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233). Free, anonymous & confidential 24-hour helpline for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous at 1 -877-404-5591
Narcotics Anonymous at 1-888-811-3887
Gamblers Anonymous at 1-855-222-5542
What's Up Walk-In® | Mental Health Counselling
General Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health - Supports for post-secondary students and staff
Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ Students on Campus
Resources for Kids
Helping Your Kids in Changing Times
Coping with Learning from Home
School Mental Health Ontario:
How to Support Your Child's Mental Health During Covid-19
How to Support Your Mental Health During Covid-19 (for students)
No Problem Too Big or Too Small
Kids Help Phone – We're Here for You During Covid-19
Toronto Public Health – COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) -- Talking to Children about Covid-19 and Its Impact
Children's Mental Health Ontario -- Talking to Your Anxious Child about Covid-19
World Health Organization
Helping Children Cope with Stress during Covid-19
Coping with Stress during Covid-19
Wellness Together Canada provides tools and resources to help get youth back on track. These include modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues
Tip Sheet for youth with autism and intellectual disability
TDSB Mental Health & Well-being Resources
Resources for Students
Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health
Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ Students on Campus
No Problem Too Big or Too Small
Resources for Caregivers
Helpful Resources for Caregivers
For parents of Special Needs Children: Top 10 Strategies and Resources to Help Your and your Family Cope
Ontario Caregiver Organization: Website for young caregivers ages 15-25 offering information and resources that address their unique needs.
Evidence-informed, simple strategies for parents and staff to manage feelings of worry, stress, or sadness during difficult times. Coping Strategies for Caregivers
Coping: Well-Being Visuals through a Language Lens Resource Tip Sheet
School Mental Health Ontario -12 easy and fun mental health practices to try with your children at home (elementary and secondary students.) News and Updates - About Us
TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being YouTube Channel
Anxiety 101 Part 2 How to Help Children and Teens Cope with Worry
Anxiety 101 Part 3 More Ways to Help Children and Teens Cope with Worry