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.

Program in Ontario-wide. Teens & youth Mental health Counselling Parents & families

How to reach them

1. Go to the phone line.
2. Say who you are and what you are offering or asking.
3. Come back here and tell us if they answered.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• Connect online from anywhere in OntarioConnect online from anywhere in Ontario
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• PhoneCall 1 855 416 TALK (8255)
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Where else they are

Their website is onestoptalk.ca.

Good to know

• For whomChildren 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.
• CostFree
• LanguagesEnglish, French, Interpretation on request, including ASL
• Their stepsCall 1 855 416 TALK (8255) or connect online at onestoptalk.ca from anywhere in Ontario, Monday to Friday 12 PM to 8 PM or Saturday 12 PM to 4 PM (Eastern time). Connect at least 45 minutes before closing to be sure of a session. No appointment is needed. During open hours you can be connected with a registered therapist in about 5 minutes, and leave with a plan. Ask for English, French or an interpreter, including ASL, if needed. One Stop Talk is not a crisis line. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

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