Mental health can be at risk during stressful times such as dealing with a reduction in income. Below are resources to help you cope with stress, depression, drug/alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and domestic violence.
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide – call 911, go to your nearest hospital, contact your doctor or call Telehealth Ontario at (866) 797-0000.
Overall strategies for mental health during the crisis: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
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The Government of Ontario website recently updated its section on Mental Health to include the following services:
- ConnexOntario: Adults and frontline workers who are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 can call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 for mental health, addictions and problem gambling support.
- 211 Ontario: For information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario call 211 or 1-877-330-3213. Live web chat is also available.
- BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that provides guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks, online videos and phone coaching. Call 1-866-345-0224.
- Kids Help Phone: Children and youth 18 and under who need to talk to someone about their mental health can call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868, for 24/7 phone and text support.
- Good2Talk: A phone and texting service that provides confidential support to post-secondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline: Indigenous peoples can call 1-855-242-3310 for immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages). Live web chat is also available.
- Talk 4 Healing: Indigenous women can get help, support and resources seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with services in 14 languages by calling 1-855-554-4325 or texting 1-855-554-4325. Live web chat is also available.
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If you are in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis, you can get support over the phone by calling:
- Gerstein Crisis Centre: 416-929-5200
- Toronto Distress Centre (24/7): 416-408-4357 or text 741741 (2am-2pm daily)
The Assaulted Women’s Helpline (AWHL) and the Senior Safety Line (SSL) deliver 24/7 crisis counselling for women and seniors in the province of Ontario.
- GTA: 416-863-0511
- GTA TTY: 416-364-8762
- TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511
- TOLL FREE TTY: 1-8666-863-7868
- #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile
Senior Safety Line
TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011
A database on community mental health programs and resources can be found at:
https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/listservices.aspx?id=10237
If you are in need of emergency shelter, please contact Central Intake:
416-338-4766
For People 65+ Years Old Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors (9:00am-5:00pm daily): 416-217-2077
Toronto Public Health’s website is updated regularly as new information becomes available to help keep residents informed about COVID-19. Visit Toronto.ca/coronavirus or call 416-338-7600.
Overall strategies for mental health during the crisis: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19