Community Resources
911
EMERGENCY SERVICES
You don't have to navigate difficult seasons alone.
At Evolve Well Counsellors, we believe that knowing where to turn for support is an important part of caring for your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
The resources below provide access to crisis support, mental health services, community programs and specialized assistance across Ontario.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
If you or someone is in crisis right now, you done have to wait. call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department. The lines below are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
988
SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE
1-800-668-6868
KIDS HELP PHONE
For acute distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health emergency. All lines below are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year across Canada.
9-8-8 provides free, confidential crisis support for people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, experiencing emotional distress, or concerned about someone else.
ConnexOntario
1-866-531-2600
Mental Health & Addiction Support, A free and confidential service available 24/7 throughout Ontario.
211 Ontario
Call 2-1-1
211 connects people with community, social, health and government services throughout Ontario. Phone and text support are available 24/7, with service available in more than 150 languages.
Free Mental Health Programs
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Ontario provides access to free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related services for eligible adults experiencing depression and anxiety-related concerns.
Services may be available virtually or in person.
BounceBack®
1-866-345-0224
BounceBack is a free skill-building program that provides guided self-help and CBT-based strategies for managing concerns such as low mood, anxiety, stress and worry. It is available to eligible adults and youth aged 15 and older.
One Stop Talk
1-855-416-TALK (8255)
A free and confidential mental health service for children and youth under 18 in Ontario. Young people can connect with a registered therapist for immediate mental health support.
You Don't Have to Face This Alone. Support Is Available.
These resources are provided for information and connection to additional support. They are not a substitute for emergency services, medical care, psychotherapy or other professional treatment.
Evolve Well Counsellors does not operate or control the organizations listed above, and availability of services may change.
If you are looking for ongoing counselling and would like to explore whether Evolve Well Counsellors may be a good fit for you, we're here to help.
No pressure. No commitment. Just an opportunity to see if we're a good fit.