Ontario-based resources

Indigenous-Specific Mental Health Resources

  • ​Hope for Wellness Help Line – 24/7 mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada. Available in English, French, Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut.
  • 📞 1-855-242-3310
    💬 Online Chat: Hope for Wellness
  • Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs) – Provides culturally safe, Indigenous-led primary care, mental health support, and addiction services.
  • Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) – Offers community programs, counseling, and traditional healing services for Indigenous individuals and families.
  • Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) – A network of Friendship Centres providing holistic, culturally appropriate services in urban Indigenous communities.
  • Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program – Covers counseling services for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.

Ontario Sexual Assault Support Services

  • Ontario’s 24/7 Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Helpline – Free, confidential support for survivors.
    📞 1-866-863-0511
    📲 Text: 1-866-863-7868
  • Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) – Offers support, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.
  • Sexual Assault Support Centres (SASC) Ontario – A network of regional support services for sexual assault survivors, providing crisis intervention and counseling.
  • Hospital-Based Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres – Emergency medical care, forensic evidence collection, and crisis counseling available in hospitals across Ontario.

Alberta victims of crime support services

  • Victim Services Ontario – Provides crisis response, counseling, and practical assistance for victims of crime and traumatic incidents.
  • Financial Assistance for Victims of Crime – Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) offers financial aid for victims of violent crimes.

General mental health support in Alberta

  • ConnexOntario – 24/7 information and referral services for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling support.
    📞 1-866-531-2600
    🌐 ConnexOntario
  • Ontario Mental Health Helpline – Free, confidential mental health support, crisis intervention, and referrals.
    📞 1-866-531-2600
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario – Provides mental health education, advocacy, and services across the province.
  • BounceBack Ontario – A free, guided self-help program for managing depression and anxiety.
  • Distress Centres of Ontario – 24/7 crisis helplines offering emotional support. 📞 Call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline)​

Housing & Emergency Support Services

  • 211 Ontario – A 24/7 helpline connecting individuals with housing, food banks, emergency shelters, and community services.
  • Fred Victor – Provides housing, shelter, and mental health support services in Toronto.
  • The Salvation Army Ontario Division – Offers emergency shelters, food programs, and transitional housing support.
  • Ontario Works Emergency Assistance – Short-term financial assistance for individuals facing crisis situations.