Websites and Information:
ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services are available from your computer, mobile device or telephone from 2pm to 2am daily.
- For text support, text SUPPORT to 258258
- For chat support, click on the CHAT NOW link at the top of our home page.
- Complete the pre-chat survey, agree to the terms and conditions, and a responder will be available to chat.
You can also reach any of our member organizations by going to our Member Organizations page, and other resources can still be found on the LINKS tab. - If you are in distress or crisis and need support please call one of the Distress Centres or Crisis Lines listed in the GET HELP section of this website; or look at the LINKS section of this website for other mental health service providers. Distress and Crisis Ontario does not provide telephone listening support or referrals.
Kids Help Phone - Text CONNECT to 686868
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Call Lines:
Canada
The new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7
The new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7
- KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada: 1-800-668-6868
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
- Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
- Trans LifeLine – All Ages: 1-877-330-6366
- Alberta Crisis Line – All Ages: 403-266-4357
- British Columbia Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-800-SUICIDE
- British Columbia Mental Health Support: 310-6789
- BC211 – Referral Hotline 24/7: Dial 211
- Manitoba Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-877-435-7170
- New Brunswick Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-800-667-5005
- Newfoundland and Labrador Line All Ages: 1-888-737-4668
- NWT All Ages 24/7: 1-800-661-0844
- Nova Scotia Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-888-429-8167
- Nunavut Line – All Ages 7 pm-11 pm (EST): 1-800-265-3333
- Ontario Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-866-531-2600
- Ontario College and University Students: 1-866-925-5454
- Ontario – Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, Rainy River and everywhere in between: 1-866-888-8988
- Prince Edward Island Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-800-218-2885
- Quebec National Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-866-277-3553
- Saskatchewan Crisis Line – All Ages: 1-306-525-5333
- Yukon Crisis Line – All Ages 7 pm-12 am (PST): 1-844-533-3030
- U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine: 1-800-273-TALK
- Trans LifeLine – U.S.A.: 1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386
- Military Veterans Canada and U.S.A. 1-800-273-8255: Press 2 for Spanish
- Beijing – Befrienders: 03-5286-9090
- Hong Kong – The Samaritans: 2896-0000
- Shanghai – Life Line: 021-6279-8990
- The Samaritans: 116123
- National crisis line: 01-45-39-40-00
- SNEHA A Link With Life: 91-44-2464-0050
- 1life: 1-800-247-100 or text the word HELP to 51444
- The Samaritans: 18-50-60-90-90
- Befrienders Osaka: 81-066-260-4343
- Children & Families: 03-4550-1146
- Counseling Center: 03-4550-1146
- Life Line Tokyo: 03-5774-0992
- National crisis line: 0900-1450
- LifeLine NZ: 09-5222-999 within Auckland
- LifeLine NZ: 0800-543-354 outside Auckland
- Childline: 0800-1111
- Contact Youth (counselling for young People): 028-90457848
- Samaritans: 1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates
- Young Persons Advice line: 0808-808 5678
- Youthline: 0808-808 8000
- Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry: 028-71266999
- Age Scotland: 0845-125-9732
- Breathing Space Scotland: 0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal
- Edinburgh Crisis Centre: 0808-801-0414
- Interactions Counseling & Support Services: 01592-262869
- Lothian LGBT Helpline: 0131-556-4049
- NHS 24 HR Helpline: 08454-24-24-24
- NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline: 0800-22-44-88
- The Samaritans: 116123
- Bandarawela: 0572222662
- Kandy: 081-2234806
- Katunayake: 011311020
- Kohuwela: 5780153
- Kurunegala: 0374931731
- Lunugamvehera: 0475781200
- Matale: 0662223521
- Mawanelle: 035-5788330
- Panadura: 038-2235291
- Panduwasnuwara 0372291718
- Panduwasnuwera: 0375715815
- Sumithrayo – Colombo: 2692909 / 2696666 / 2683555
- CHILDLINE: 0800-1111
- Family Line: 0808-800-5678
- Papyrus Hopeline: 0870-1704000
- The Samaritans: 116123