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Refers to all programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are currently experiencing severe emotional distress; for any situation that is life-threatening, or poses harm to someone; or unable to cope with a problem that demands immediate attention. Crisis services help deal with the immediate crisis, and restore people back to their original (higher) level of function so that they can identify and deal with their problems.

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1. Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)

The child welfare / child protection system is a group of services that promote the well-being of children by protecting children from abuse or neglect, ensuring they are safe, and strengthening families so that they can successfully care for their children.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The Durham Children's Aid Society provides child protection services to children under the age of 16 and their families who live in Durham Region - ... more
1320 Airport Blvd, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4 Map
905-433-1551
Area Served: Durham Region
All ages
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Syl Apps has two ten bed, co-ed units for a maximum of 20 Secure Treatment beds. The Secure Treatment Program is a provincial resource and is mandated by the ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Durham Region
Up to 12 years
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The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is a membership organization that represents 53 children's aid societies in Ontario, and is ... more
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ... more
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 21 years
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The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is a ... more
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Youth in Care Canada is a national, charitable organization driven by youth and alumni from child welfare authorities across Canada. YICC exists to voice the ... more
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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2. Crisis Lines including Telephone, Online and Chat

Are you in a crisis? Crisis lines offer free, immediate and confidential one-on-one assistance to callers in need and usually operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are generally staffed by either paid professionals, or trained volunteers. They will listen, offer support and advice, and if necessary, will try to help the caller get connected to help in his/her community. 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

We are a 24 hour helpline in Durham Region. Our callers discuss issues and feelings related to: * All varieties of relationships * Mental health * ... more
306 Brock, Whitby, ON, L1N 4H7 Map
905-430-2522
Area Served: Durham Region
All ages
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A toll-free telephone helpline for the LGBTQ community in Durham Region to offer non-judgemental emotional support,community referral information and crisis ... more
306 Brock, Whitby, ON, L1N 4H7 Map
1-855-877-7433 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Durham Region
All ages
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Free and confidential counselling and advocacy services to women and female youth who have been affected by recent or historical sexual violence.   Services ... more
8 King St.E, Oshawa, ON, L1H 8T2
905-444-9672
Area Served: Durham Region
16 years and up
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Lead agency for child and youth mental health services including counseling / therapy * Autism Program * Forensic Services * Kinark Outdoor Centre * Supervised Access. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Services provided virtually during the pandemic.
20 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3 Map
905-668-2411
Up to 12 years
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We are a local call center which offers a non-judgmental, confidential listening ear to anyone in need. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the help ... more
ON, Canada
705-745-2273
All ages
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Victory Neighbourhood Services Inc. is launching a child and youth counselling program that offers counselling services completely online and over the phone. ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Our organization offers free services completely online, making it more accessible and removing the need for interpersonal contact. We have also increased the number of counsellors available in response to the pandemic.
20 Woodward Crescent, Ajax, ON, L1S 5T5
289-482-0484
Area Served: Durham Region
Up to 29 years
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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental volunteer-based support service. Our aim is to meet the needs of a diverse ... more
Kingston, ON Map
613-544-1771
Area Served: Central East
All ages
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Free, anonymous, confidential 24-hr telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of ... more
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W2 Map
416-863-0511
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Ontario-wide information and referral for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Service is provided 24/7/365 by toll-free telephone, ... more
ON, Canada
1-866-531-2600
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Distress Centres Ontario (DCO) is a non-profit association of community-based distress centres in Ontario.   If you are in distress or crisis and need ... more
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4 Map
416-486-2242
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Provincial support line for francophones. For women affected by violence. 24/7/365. Offers a listening ear, information, safety planning, information and ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Pratiquer la distanciation sociale, bien que ce soit une mesure de prévention contre la propagation du COVID-19, peut compromettre la sécurité des femmes et des enfants victimes de violence et/ou à risque de le devenir. Nous reconnaissons que les femmes et les enfants vivant dans la violence auront plus que jamais besoin de soutien durant une période incertaine comme celle-ci. Tu as besoin de parler? Fem’aide 1-877-336-2433 est toujours à l’écoute. Malgré des restrictions et adaptations à leurs services, les centres de femmes, y compris les maisons d’hébergement, peuvent aussi vous aider.
Toronto, ON, M5G 2P6
1-877-336-2433
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and ... more
ON, Canada
1-866-925-5454
Area Served: Ontario
16 - 30 years
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Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offers a 24-hour Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line. Are you looking for culturally specific Métis health and ... more
66 Slater Suite, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Ontario Poison Centre in Toronto has been serving the general public and healthcare professionals throughout Ontario since 1979. Although the Poison ... more
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8 Map
1-800-268-9017
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen. A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or text 988. more
Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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If you are FEELING SAD or DISTRESSED and want to talk, support is a phone call away. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French. ... more
ON, Canada
1-855-242-3310
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only bilingual phone and on-line counselling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional ... more
439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
5 - 20 years
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Youthspace.ca offers emotional support and crisis intervention to youth in Canada under 30yrs. Our highly-trained volunteers are online every night (6 PM to ... more
Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
Up to 30 years
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Are you thinking about suicide? Talk Suicide is here to listen. Call 1-1-833-456-4566 toll-free, anytime – or text 45645 between from 4 pm to midnight EST. more
439 University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
1-833-456-4566 (Crisis Line)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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3. Walk-In Counselling

Looking for an appointment the same day, or within a few days? Walk-in counselling clinics provide counseling services, without a need to book a long time in advance. They can be helpful for many issues such as family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation, divroce or abuse. Most of the time, no appointment is required, though some clinics may require you to call ahead the same day to book appointments for that day. 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Frontenac Youth Services Offers a Walk-In Clinic for adolescents 12-18 years of age Single Session Counselling starting at 9am Fridays, with Last Session at ... more
1160 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, ON, L1H 5L8 Map
905-579-1551
Area Served: Durham Region
12 - 18 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

1050 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, L1G 4W5 Map
289-387-1753
Area Served: Durham Region
Accepting patients: Unknown
All ages
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4. Hospital Emergency Department

Is there an emergency such as medical or mental health emergency? If less intense options (e.g. calling a crisis line) are not possible or haven't helped, then it may be helpful to visit the local hospital Emergency Department. Typical mental health emergencies include:

* thoughts of suicide to the point where the person requires emergency help to keep them from ending their life; 

* manic episode or psychosis where a person is behaving in an irrational way with inability to function. 

 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Lakeridge Health Network offers various health services including mental health and addictions services, over various sites. Sites include: * Lakeridge ... more
1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON, L1G 2B9 Map
905-576-8711
Areas Served: Durham Region, Clarington
All ages
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5. Emergency Shelter and Housing

There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.

 

Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

 

Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Toronto’s first Family Shelter for Men and Children is a unique facility for single men as well as fathers and children, who are escaping domestic abuse and ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, North York, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611 x5
All ages
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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6. Women's Shelters

Women's shelters are places where women (and their children) can go to stay, and are typically for women fleeing domestic violence from their partners or spouses. Women's shelters offer safe, temporary housing and usually other services to enable a return to independent living such as counselling and referrals to community resources.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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"We are a unified voice collaborating, educating and innovating for systemic change that ends violence against women making Canada a model for safety in ... more
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Ontario
List of aboriginal mental health services in Ontario created by the Ontario Aboriginal Health Advocacy Initiative (OAHAI).
Posted: Sep 16, 2015
Language: EN
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
Language: EN
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