How to Find - 24 Hour Crisis and Distress Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2466 | Last Full Update: 25 Oct 2021 |
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| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | This listing shows 24 hour crisis and distress services (phone, text, chat), unless otherwise mentioned, serving Halton Region * listing is not a complete list of every possible resource available * for additional community information 24/7, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Ontario (translation available) In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and ambulance General DistressDistress Centre Halton:* Oakville: 905-849-4541 * Burlington: 905-681-1488 * North Halton: 905-877-1211 ConnexOntario: * 1-866-531-2600 * online chat * access to addiction, mental health and problem gambling services ONTX Ontario online & text crisis service (available 2 pm-2 am daily): * text 258258 * online chat * will need to complete a pre-chat survey, agree to terms and conditions of service Crisis Text Line: * text HOME to 686868 * support and information in any type of crisis * trained volunteers * does not provide medical advice Youth Space (available 9 pm-3 am daily): * text 778-783-0177 * online chat * a community of professionally-trained volunteers who are here to support you, whatever you are going through * ages 30 and under Mental HealthCOAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) 1-877-825-9011* TTY 1-844-646-1700 * telephone support and mobile intervention program for those who are in crisis and have a mental health concern * ages 16 and up Canada Suicide Prevention Service: * 1-833-456-4566 * suicide prevention and support * telephone counselling * resources and support * text 45645 (available daily from 4 pm-12 midnight) Children and YouthROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) crisis line:* 905-878-9785 * for children and youth in crisis, and caregivers/community members * ages 17 and under Kids Help Phone: * 1-800-668-6868 * text CONNECT to 686868 * online chat * bilingual help-line provides free counselling, information and referral on anonymous basis to children and youth * ages 5-30 Good2Talk: * 1-866-925-5454 * provides information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus or speak anonymously with a professional counsellor * post-secondary school students Indigenous peoplesHope for Wellness Helpline:* 1-855-242-3310 * online chat * a mental health helpline, telephone or online chat, for Indigenous peoples * provides immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support * refers callers to additional supports if needed TALK4HEALING (women only): * call or text 1-855-554-4325 (1-855-554-HEAL) * online chat * 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario * services in 14 Indigenous languages Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: * 1-866-925-4419 * immediate and culturally appropriate counselling supports to former students who are experiencing distress VeteransVeterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service:* Toll free 1-800-268-7708 * TTY 1-800-567-5803 * psychological support for veterans, former RCMP members, their families and caregivers VETS (Veterans Emergency Transition Services) Canada: * 1-888-228-3871 * for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless and their family members CaregiversOntario Caregiver Organization:* supports Ontario’s caregivers by being the one point of contact for information about existing services and supports * Toll free helpline 1-833-416-2273 (CARE) * online chat * peer and community support groups LGBTTQQ2SILesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line (available Sun to Fri, 4 pm-9:30 pm):* Toll free 1-800-268-9688 * text 647-694-4275 * email: askus@youthline.ca * online chat * peer support by telephone, email, text and online chat * information and referral * anonymous and confidential * Youth Line blog * referral database of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans) youth services Trans Lifeline (available daily 5 pm-1 am): * Toll free 1-877-330-6366 * a hotline that is staffed by transgender people for transgender people in crisis * based out of the USA First RespondersBoots on the Ground:* Toll free 1-833-677-2668 * peer support for first responders * services offered to retired and serving police officers, firefighters, EMS and corrections officers across the province * able to provide in person peer support 24/7 in the GTA Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family ViolenceHalton Womens Place Crisis Line:* Burlington 905-332-7892 * Milton 905-878-8555 * 24 hour crisis line and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services): * 24 hour crisis line 905-875-1555 * free individual counselling for ages 14 and up * support services for friends and family members * 24 hour anti-human trafficking crisis support line 289-837-3999 * advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court Femaide: * Toll free 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE) * TTY 1-866-860-7082 * provincial crisis line and confidential services for Francophone women who are victims or survivors of any form of violence or are in distress * crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies Assaulted Women's Helpline: * 24 hour crisis line 416-863-0511 * Toll free 1-866-863-0511 * TTY 416-364-8762 * Toll free 1-866-863-7868 * telephone crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services * ages 16 and up Inasmuch House, Hamilton: * 905-529-8600 * toll free 1-833-654-4217 * TTY 905-529-8029 * emergency shelter for women and their children in crisis, due to domestic abuse, violence and/or homelessness * ages 16 and up Interval House of Hamilton: * 905-387-8881 (if long distance, call collect) * a transition house and emergency shelter specifically for abused women and their children * all services are confidential and include meals, emergency clothing, personal needs, counselling services * free emergency transportation by taxi to Interval House * ages 16 and up Good Shepherd Centre, Martha House, Hamilton: * 24 hour crisis line 905-523-6277 * a secure, accessible, 40-bed emergency shelter * for women experiencing abuse and/or homelessness and their children * ages 16 and up Native Womens Centre, Hamilton: * Toll free 1-888-308-6559 * provides safe, emergency shelter and support programs for all women regardless of age, ancestry, culture, place of origin or sexual orientation with or without children who are experiencing crisis in their lives due to family violence, homelessness, or conflict with the law Children and YouthChild Abuse and Neglect Reporting (see full listing here)For children in need of care/protection report to either: Halton Children's Aid Society toll free 1-866-607-5437 OR Halton Regional Police non-emergency line 905-825-4747 ext 5155, North Halton 905-878-5511 HealthTelehealth Ontario:* Toll free 1-866-797-0000 * TTY 1-866-797-0007 * provides health advice and information from a registered nurse (service of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, no Ontario Health Insurance required) Emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding area |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless noted |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Refer to information in Service Description |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - phone, text or chat support only |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth ; Topic Guides |
| HCSD Sub Heading | 2SLGBTQ+ ; 2SLGBTQ+ Supports ; All "How To" Guides ; Child Abuse ; Child Abuse Resources ; Child Abuse Services ; Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Crisis Lines for Abused Women ; Distress Lines ; Distress Phone Lines ; Domestic Abuse ; Domestic Abuse Crisis Services ; Special Topics ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Child Abuse Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ; Internet Based Crisis Intervention ; LGBTQ2+ Helplines ; Medical Information Services ; Mental Health Crisis Lines ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines |