Crisis Phone Lines

If you are in crisis, please call one of the below crisis lines or go to your nearest emergency department for assistance.
In case of an emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room immediately.

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357 or 408-HELP

CAMH Suicide Crisis Helpline call or text 988

Gerstein Crisis Centre (24/7) : 416-929-5200, TTY 416-929-9647

Call 211 to be Connected to Toronto Community Crisis Service TCCS

The service provides a non-police-led, community-based, client focused, and trauma-informed response to mental health crisis calls and wellness checks. A trauma informed approach promotes healing and recovery and takes into account a client’s life experiences.

TCCS also provides:

  • referrals and connections to other services
  • resources and information
  • post-crisis follow-up supports

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape: 416-597-8808

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: Toll Free 1-866-863-0511, TTY 1-866-863-7868

Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 1-866-887-0015

Trans Life Line: 1-877-330-6366

LGBTQ+ Youthline: 1-800- 268-9688

Connex Addiction / Mental Health / Gambling: 1-866-531-2600

Good2Talk Post-Secondary Line: 1-866-925-5454

Talk 4 Healing for Indigenous Women: 1-855-554-HEAL

Anishnawbe Health 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Management Service: 1-855-242-3310

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24/7): 1-866-925-4419

Black Youth Helpline: 416-285-9944

Youthdale Crisis Support Team: 416-363-9990