CRISIS Lines and Distress Services

Here are CRISIS Lines and Distress Services that you can recommend to patients - 

Canada-Wide

• 9-8-8 - Virtual - Text & call-based suicide crisis helpline
• Kids Help Phone - Virtual - Crisis line for children, also offers counselling

Ontario

• The Mental Health Crisis Line - Virtual, covers City of Ottawa, Renfrew County, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and Akwesasne 
  • Mental health crisis line:
    • Within Ottawa - 613-722-6914
    • Outside Ottawa - 1-866-996-0991
• Youth Services Bureau  - In-person and virtual services, Ottawa
  • Crisis line & walk-in counselling
• Durham Rape Crisis Centre - Virtual, 24/7 Crisis and Support line
  • To women-identifying people who are survivors of sexual violence
• Crisis and Distress lines for specific areas:
  • GTA - 416-408-4357
  • PEEL - 905-459-7777
  • OTTAWA and REGION - 613-238-3311