Resources in Canada
I’m in crisis
- Your local crisis center to find by looking in the front of your phonebook.
- ementalhealth.ca to find mental health services, and support in your community.
- Canadian Mental Health Association – find your local CMHA office to access support and resources.
- Kids Help Phone – visit online or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counselor.
- Vancouver Island Crisis Line – find resources on this site or call 1-888-494-3888.
I need to talk to someone (if you are not in crisis)
- ConnexOntario to find services for drug and alcohol, gambling or mental health issues.
- Canadian Mental Health Association to find your local CMHA to access mental health help, support and resources.
- Kids Help Phone – visit them online or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counselor.
- Find a therapist in your local area.
- If you are in high school, speak to a counselor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at Student Health Services.
- Most Canadian colleges and universities provide free counseling to their students.
Ontario-specific resources
- Chat online with a Mental Health Helpline Information and Referral Specialist.
- Distress Centres Ontario
- www.211Ontario.ca
- Ontario Association of Social Workers (416) 923-4848
- Find A Social Worker in Ontario
- The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to find a family doctor
- Good2talk.ca
- Peer Support Groups
Resources in the United States of America
I’m in crisis
- Local crisis center – find by looking in the front of your phonebook.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be directed to a crisis center closest to you.
- National Hopeline – call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) to speak to a crisis counselor.
- The Trevor Project – provides crisis and suicide support for LGBTQ youth, 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386).
I need to talk to someone (if you are not in crisis)
- If you are in high school, you can also speak to a counselor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at Student Health Services for additional support.
- Find a therapist in your local area.
- HelpPRO therapist finder
- Suicide Survivor Support Group Directory if you’ve lost somebody to suicide, locate a support group in your area.
- Talk to your family doctor
- Look in your local phonebook to locate a counselor, therapist or local helpline near you.
Resources outside Canada and the United States
- International Association for Suicide Prevention
- For help in the UK and Ireland, contact Samaritans at 08457 909090 (UK) or 1850 609090 (ROI).
- For help in Norway, contact Kirkens SOS or call 815 33 300.
- For help in Finland, contact the Finnish Association for Mental Health or call 09 41350510 or 09 41350501.
- For help in the Netherlands, contact Foundation 113Online or call 0900-113 0 113.
- If you are in high school, speak to a counselor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at Student Health Services.
Social Media Resources
- If you have seen suicidal content on social media, you should contact law enforcement and (if applicable) officials on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr directly.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also assists users on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
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