How to Find - 24 Hour Crisis and Distress Services
Site: Halton
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BTN2466
Last Full Update:
06 Jul 2022
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | This is a general overview of Crisis & Distress resources, serving Halton region * for a larger list of resources available, visit General Crisis Intervention Hotlines or Distress Phone Lines * for emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see here In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance Other three-digit (N11) helplines serving Halton811 - Health Care Information & Service Navigation Assistance (Health Connect Ontario)711 - Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS, relay service, IP-relay) 611 - Telephone Service Provider 511 - Provincial Road Conditions & Tow Truck Services, in restricted Tow Zones (Ontario 511) 411 - Commercial & Residential Directory Assistance (YellowPages) 311 - Regional Services Intake & Information, Public & Family Health Information Line (Access Halton) 211 - Community Information, Resource & Service Navigation (Ontario 211) General Crisis & DistressADULTS (16 yrs & older)COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)* 1-877-825-9011 * telephone support and mobile intervention program for those who are in crisis and have a mental health concern * ages 16 and up * more information YOUTH (17 yrs & younger)ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)* 905-878-9785 * for children and youth in crisis, and caregivers/community members * ages 17 and under, plus families & caregivers * more information ALL AGESDistress Centre Halton* Oakville: 905-849-4541 * Burlington: 905-681-1488 * North Halton: 905-877-1211 * more information Wellness Together Canada * Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 * Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 * PocketWell App * many online resources * more information Addiction & GamblingConnexOntario* 1-866-531-2600 * text CONNEX to 247247 * online chat * access to addiction, mental health and problem gambling services * more information CaregiversOntario Caregiver Organization* supports Ontario’s caregivers by being the one point of contact for information about existing services and supports * Toll free helpline 1-833-416-2273 (CARE) * online chat * peer and community support groups * more information Children and Youth Mental HealthKids Help Phone* 1-800-668-6868 * text CONNECT to 686868 * online chat * bilingual help-line provides free counselling, information and referral on anonymous basis to children and youth * ages 5-30 * more information Good2Talk (post-secondary school students) * 1-866-925-5454 * provides information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus or speak anonymously with a professional counsellor * more information Naseeha (available daily, 12 noon-12 midnight) * Helpline and Text line: 1-866-627-3342 * Muslim youth helpline serving Muslim and non-Muslim youth across North America * a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need * provides workshops, web therapy sessions, and phone & texting mental health support * more information First RespondersBoots on the Ground* Toll free 1-833-677-2668 * peer support for first responders * services offered to retired and serving police officers, firefighters, EMS and corrections officers across the province * able to provide in person peer support 24/7 in the GTA * more information Indigenous peoplesHope for Wellness Helpline* 1-855-242-3310 * online chat * a mental health helpline, telephone or online chat, for Indigenous peoples * provides immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support * refers callers to additional supports if needed * more information TALK4HEALING * call or text 1-855-554-4325 (1-855-554-HEAL) * online chat * 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario * services in 14 Indigenous languages * more information Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line * 1-866-925-4419 * immediate and culturally appropriate counselling supports to former students who are experiencing distress * more information 2SLGBTQ+LGBT YouthLine (available Sun to Fri, 4 pm-9:30 pm)* Toll free 1-800-268-9688 * text 647-694-4275 * email: askus@youthline.ca * online chat * peer support by telephone, email, text and online chat * information and referral * anonymous and confidential * Youth Line blog * referral database of LGBTQ+ youth services * more information Trans Lifeline (available daily 5 pm-1 am) * Toll free 1-877-330-6366 * a hot-line that is staffed by transgender people for transgender people in crisis * based out of the USA * more information VeteransVeterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service* Toll free 1-800-268-7708 * TTY 1-800-567-5803 * psychological support for veterans, former RCMP members, their families and caregivers * more information VETS (Veterans Emergency Transition Services) Canada * 1-888-228-3871 * for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless and their family members * more information Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family ViolenceADULTSHalton Womens Place* South Halton: 905-332-7892 * North Halton: 905-878-8555 * 24 hour crisis lines and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available * more information SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services) * 24 hour crisis line: 905-875-1555 * 24 hour anti-human trafficking crisis support line: 289-837-3999 * free individual counselling for ages 14 and up * support services for friends and family members * advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court * more information Femaide * 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE) * provincial crisis line and confidential services for Francophone women who are victims or survivors of any form of violence or are in distress * crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies * more information Assaulted Women's Helpline * 1-866-863-0511 * #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone * telephone crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services * ages 16 and up * more information Seniors Safety Line * 1-866-299-1011 * 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect * more information YOUTHChild Abuse and Neglect Reporting (see full listing here)For children in need of care/protection, report to either: * Halton Children's Aid Society toll free 1-866-607-5437 * Halton Regional Police Service, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at (non-emergency) 905-825-4747 ext 8970 |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Refer to information in Service Description |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
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| Physical Access | Not Applicable - phone, text or chat support only |