Suicide and Crisis Resources for Toronto

NOVEMBER 17, 2020
If you are in an emergency or need someone to talk to, call one of these phone numbers at any time to find guidance, help and support. 

If you are in a crisis: 

  • Call 911 or go directly to emergency 
  • Contact a distress centre at any time of the day or night 

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline


Distress & crisis phone lines

1. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 

2. Distress Centres GTA

3. Youthdale Psychiatric Crisis Services
  • 416-363-9990 
  • Youthdale Crisis Support Team assesses each child’s risk and can dispatch its Mobile Response team when required 
4. Gerstein Centre
  • 416-929-5200 
  • 24-hour community-based crisis services for adults aged 16+ in the City of Toronto in crisis with a mobile response team 

5. Assaulted Women’s Helpline:416-863-0511; Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511 

6. ONTX: Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services: Online or text-based crisis services – can text and someone will text you back. 

7. Spectra Helpline