community resources

• Crisis Text Line — in Canada Text "HOME" to 741741 — free, 24/7

• Wellness Together Canada — Mental Health & Substance Use Support that's free, telephone & virtual services 24/7. Tel: 1-866-585-0445 

• ConnexOntario — Tel: 1-866 -531-2600 or Text "CONNEX" to 247247. Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental health and/or gambling. Available 24/7.  

• Canada Suicide Prevention Service —  Tel: 1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645 (texting available 4pm - midnight [ET]). Bilingual support to people in Canada who have concerns about suicide. Phone line available 24/7.

• Distress and Crisis Ontario — Distress Centres (DC’s) across Ontario offer support and a variety of services. A listening ear for people who are lonely, depressed, and/or suicidal, most centres are 24/7. Web chat and texting available 2am - 2pm (EST), text SUPPORT to 258258 

• Health Connect Ontario (formerly Telehealth Ontario)— free, Dial 8-1-1 or use live chat.  Interpreters available in 300+ languages

             -Medical advice or breastfeeding support from a Registered Nurse, 24/7.  

             - Dietitians available weekdays during business hours

• Health Care Connect — Register by telephone or online to obtain a family doctor or nurse practitioner in Ontario.

• Postpartum Support International — 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

              Free call/text helpline, support groups, peer mentor programs

• Sunnybrook's Pregnancy & Infant Loss (PAIL) Network: (Ontario)— 1-888-303-7245 (PAIL) or pailnetwork@sunnybrook.ca 

              Free, peer-led group & 1:1 support services. Loss- specific support.  

              Interpreters available. 

• Postpartum Support International  (Canada & Worldwide)— 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

               Free call/text helpline, 1:1 peer support and 20+ different 

               online support group meetings

• The Ontario Caregiver Organization 1-833-416-2273 (CARE), 24/7 helpline 

              Free resources, webinars & videos, 1:1 and group support 

• Frontline Wellness Program -Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

              Call Central Intake at  1-877-341-4729 ext. 2308 or Book an appt. online at 1door.ca 

              Available to any healthcare worker, frontline worker & first responder across ON

                  Free counselling - brief therapy & CBT.  *Funded until May 31, 2023

• MindWell for Healthcare Providers - Wellness Together Canada

                 Register for online modules & online community of support.