Gerstein Crisis Centre

A 24-hour crisis line, mobile crisis team, short-term crisis beds and follow-up support for people in Toronto in a mental health or substance use crisis, offered as an alternative to hospital-based care.

For: Adults aged 16 and older in the City of Toronto who are dealing with mental health and/or substance use issues and are in crisis now.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (408-HELP line)

A phone line open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, where trained volunteers support you through emotional distress, loneliness, abuse or thoughts of suicide, with calls in 8 languages and check-in calls for seniors.

For: Anyone in Toronto and the GTA who is in emotional distress or crisis; seniors over 55 living in Toronto (including Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York) can register for regular reassurance calls.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Credit Canada (non-profit credit counselling)

Canada's first non-profit credit counselling agency (60+ years, office in North York, Toronto): "All of our credit counselling services are 100% free"; its Debt Consolidation Program negotiates reduced interest with creditors into one monthly payment with no credit-score requirement, plus financial coaching, credit building and education. Counselling offered in English and in Mandarin, Tagalog, French, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi.

Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

ConnexOntario

Free, confidential 24/7 information and navigation service for mental health, addiction and problem-gambling services in Ontario, by phone, text or web chat.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Youth Employment Services (YES)

Toronto-based nonprofit (founded 1968) offering free counselling, training, workshops and job placement for youth, plus a job board.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Assaulted Women's Helpline

A free crisis line for women who have experienced abuse, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Counsellors give crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals by telephone and TTY, and the service is anonymous and confidential.

For: Women in Ontario who have experienced abuse. Family members, friends and colleagues can also call to get help on behalf of someone else.

Ontario-wide · checked 4 October 2026 · everything we know

OAMHP Therapist Search (Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals)

Searchable directory of OAMHP member mental-health professionals filterable by concern, location, language and in-person/online service.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Employment Ontario

Ontario's network of free employment services: 1-on-1 counselling, resume and interview help, training supports and apprenticeship programs.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT)

Mosque and Islamic centre at 441 Nugget Avenue, Scarborough, with a youth wing (IFT Youth), events and a community hot-soup program.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Psychological Association - Find a Psychologist

Online directory run by the Ontario Psychological Association to find a psychologist or psychological associate by location, concern, language, fees and virtual options.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Good2Talk (24/7 support for post-secondary students in Ontario)

A free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario, open 24/7. By phone a Community Navigator welcomes you and can connect you with a professional counsellor; by text you reach a trained volunteer crisis responder.

For: Current students at an Ontario post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, trade school or Indigenous institution, including full-time, part-time and international students.

Ontario-wide · checked 4 October 2026 · everything we know

Family Service Toronto - Counselling (Couple & Family)

Non-profit offering individual, couple and family counselling (plus a single-session walk-in clinic) to anyone living or working in Toronto, on a sliding scale by household income, in seven languages from offices at Church St, Sterling Rd and Victoria Park.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

OCSWSSW Online Register (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)

Official register of Ontario social workers and social service workers showing registration status, class of certificate, employer, credentials and any discipline notations.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) - Tenant Hotline

Free tenant-rights counselling hotline for Toronto tenants (weekdays 8:30-6, Saturdays 9-4) explaining what the law says and what options exist (not legal advice), plus an Outreach & Organizing team that helps tenants start building associations.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7 support for Indigenous people)

A phone and online chat line, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where experienced and culturally competent counsellors give emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals to community-based services.

For: All Indigenous people across Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Canada-wide · checked 4 October 2026 · everything we know

Kids Help Phone

Free, confidential and anonymous counselling and crisis support for young people by phone or text, 24 hours a day, anywhere in Canada.

For: Kids, teens and young adults anywhere in Canada, including Toronto; Indigenous youth can ask for a First Nations, Inuk or Metis crisis responder.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

One Stop Talk (free virtual therapy for children and youth in Ontario)

A free, confidential service where children and youth get immediate mental health support from a registered therapist by phone or online, with no appointment needed, and can be connected to ongoing local support if needed.

For: Children and youth under 18 who live anywhere in Ontario, whatever their citizenship status, including people here on a temporary visa. Parents and caregivers can connect with their child; for a child aged 0 to 5 the parent can talk without the child, while children aged 6 to 17 must be in the session.

Ontario-wide · checked 4 October 2026 · everything we know

Seniors Safety Line (Ontario)

Ontario's 24-hour crisis and support line for older adults who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Counsellors trained in elder abuse give emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is run by the Assaulted Women's Helpline.

For: Seniors in Ontario of any gender who have experienced abuse or neglect. Relatives, friends, neighbours, caregivers and service professionals who are worried about a senior can also call.

Ontario-wide · checked 4 October 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Central Healthline

Directory of health and community services for Toronto (East York, Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Scarborough) run by Ontario Health atHome, with a Submit Content route for listings.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Ontario Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (OAMFT) - Find a Therapist

Professional association of 700+ Ontario marriage and family therapists with a free public find-a-therapist directory searchable by specialty (including couples therapy), approach, city and postal-code radius.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - Public Register

Regulator's free public register for checking a Registered Psychotherapist's status, practice sites, languages of care and any discipline history before booking couples or individual therapy.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS), reached through 211

A free, confidential City service that sends trained mental health crisis workers, not police, to help you in person during a mental health crisis or for a wellness check, anywhere in Toronto, 24 hours a day.

For: Toronto residents aged 16 or older going through a mental health crisis, feeling overwhelmed or needing support; it also does wellness checks.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Toronto Seniors Helpline

One phone number (and web chat) to find health services, community supports and crisis services for seniors; a crisis team can visit a senior at home, make a plan to solve the problem and connect them to supports.

For: Seniors in Toronto who need health or home supports, a friendly check-in call, or help in a crisis.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

CPBAO Public Register (College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario)

Official register to verify psychologists, psychological associates and behaviour analysts, showing authorized practice areas and discipline information; the College itself does not refer.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Canada's suicide crisis line: call or text 988 to talk with a trained crisis responder, any time of day or night.

For: Anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, is not sure whether they need help, or is worried about someone else.

Canada-wide · checked 3 October 2026 · everything we know