Support Lines
When in need of someone to talk to. Operated by various agencies. Open 24 hours a day (unless otherwise indicated):
Toronto Distress Centres
416-408-4357 or 408-HELP
Gerstein Centre
416-929-5200
Spectra Helpline
416-920-0497 or 905-459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents
TTY: 905-278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
416-863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866-863-0511
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868; Languages: English and French
Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
416-495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support
Service borders: south to the lake, north to Steeles Avenue, east to Port Union Road, and west to Victoria Park
Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line
905-666-0483
Oakville Distress Centre
905-849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)
Crisis Outreach for Seniors
(9-5pm) 416-217-2077