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Suicide and Crisis Resources for Toronto

Learn what to do in a crisis situation with this list of helplines and distress centres

* Published on November 17, 2020

If you are in an emergency or need someone to talk to, call one of these phone numbers at any time to find guidance, help and support.

If you are in a crisis:

  • Call 911 or go directly to emergency
  • Contact a distress centre at any time of the day or night

Canada Suicide Prevention Service & Crisis Services Canada

  • 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7)
  • Text: 45645 (available daily, 4 pm – 12 am ET)

DISTRESS & CRISIS PHONE LINES

  1. Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868
  2. Distress Centres GTA
    • 416-408-4357 (408-HELP) or text 45645
    • 408-HELP line
  3. Youthdale Psychiatric Crisis Services
    • 416-363-9990
    • Youthdale Crisis Support Team assesses each child’s risk and can dispatch its Mobile Response team when required
  4. Gerstein Centre
    • 416-929-5200
    • 24-hour community-based crisis services for adults aged 16+ in the City of Toronto in crisis with a mobile response team
  5. Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511
  6. ONTX: Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services: Online or text-based crisis services – can text and someone will text you back.
  7. Spectra Helpline
    • 416-920-0497 or 905- 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents
    • TTY: 905 278-4890

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