Why Mental Health Matters
Mental health is just as vital as physical health — it's the foundation for how we cope with stress, build relationships, make decisions, and experience life. Yet, it’s often overlooked or stigmatized, leaving many to suffer in silence.
Everyone faces emotional challenges at some point, and struggling with your mental health doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, support is available, and healing is possible.
This page is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, breaking the stigma, and providing access to immediate, reliable crisis and support services across Ontario. Because everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported — especially in their hardest moments.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
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Call or Text: 988
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Website: 988.ca
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Description: A national, confidential helpline providing immediate support for individuals in crisis, available 24/7.
Distress Centres of Toronto
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Phone: 416-408-4357 or 408-HELP
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Website: torontodistresscentre.com
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Description: Offers 24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services.
CAMH Crisis Resources
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Description: Provides information on various crisis support services, including distress lines and mobile crisis response teams across Ontario
ConnexOntario
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Phone: 1-866-531-2600
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Website: connexontario.ca
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Description: Offers free, confidential health services information for individuals experiencing problems with mental health, alcohol and drugs, or gambling
Kids Help Phone
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Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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Text: CONNECT to 686868
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Website: kidshelpphone.ca
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Description: Provides 24/7 confidential online and telephone counseling and volunteer-led, text-based support in English and French.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
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Phone: 1-855-242-3310
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Website: hopeforwellness.ca
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Description: Offers immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.