Crisis Support in Ontario
Over the years, we have seen an increase in mental health and an influx in waitlists.Looking for specific supports and navigating google can be overwhelming. You are definitely not alone. Hi! I’m Erica, the practice owner of Gioia Counselling Services and a Registered Social Worker. I have worked in various cities throughout the GTA, and currently moved to the online platform temporarily. Each city has its own community resources, and the list below is geared towards the province as a whole.
Please keep in mind, in case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local hospital. This blog post is solely for educational and information purposes.
Crisis & Support Lines
Talk Suicide: 1-833-456-4566 or talksuicide.ca
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011
LGBT Youthline Ontario: 647-694-4275 https://www.youthline.ca/
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Sexual Assault and Violence
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres- Directory of centres across Ontario www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/support/
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Victim Support Line 24/7 Toll-free: 1-888-579-2888 ovss.findhelp.ca
Distress and Crisis Ontario www.dcontario.org
Suicide Prevention
Centre for Suicide Prevention www.suicideinfo.ca
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention www.suicideprevention.ca
Grief and Bereavement Support
Canadian Virtual Hospice www.mygrief.ca
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network www.pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca
If you or a loved one are looking for non-crisis services, please feel free to connect with me for a no-fee consultation or to guide you to a service or resource that would best fit your needs.
Thank you for showing up and being here.