Hotlines
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Resource
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Description
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Contact
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Community Crisis Response Service
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Speak with a crisis worker 24/7,
anytime you need. The crisis worker will provide an immediate telephone
response in a variety of situations, such as if you are feeling depressed, distressed,
lonely, anxious, scared, angry, or are worried that you have nowhere to go.
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1-855-310-COPE (2673)
www.yssn.ca/310-COPE
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Drug and Alcohol Helpline
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Provides information about drug and alcohol addiction
services in Ontario via phone, email, or webchat. Available
24/7.
Free and confidential.
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1-866-531-2600
Click
here to engage in live chat or to send an email
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Kids Help Phone
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Free, anonymous, confidential phone counseling from
trained and qualified professionals. Services students 20 years old and
younger 24/7.
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1-800-668-6868
Live chat (6p.m. - 2a.m., Wed. - Sun.)
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Mental Health Helpline
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Provides information about mental health services in
Ontario via phone, email, or webchat. Available 24/7.
Free and confidential.
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1-866-531-2600
Click here to engage in
live chat or to send an email
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Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline
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Free peer to peer counseling that is anonymous and
confidential for the client.
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1-866-627-3342 (6-9p.m., Mon. to Fri.)
Live chat (6-9p.m.,
Mon. to Fri.)
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Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
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Provides information about problem gambling services in
Ontario via phone, email, or webchat. Available 24/7.
Free and confidential.
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1-866-230-3505
Click here to engage
in live chat or to send an email
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Telehealth Ontario
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Get 24/7 fast, free, and confidential medical advice from
a registered nurse.
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1-866-797-0000
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York Rainbow Support Line
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Provides information, referral, and support for LGBTTQ
group members.
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1-888-967-5542
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Health and Well-being
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Resource
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Description
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Contact
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Addiction Services of York Region
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“We are a non-profit agency that supports change
in lives of individuals, their families, and communities related to substance
use and gambling.”
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To begin, contact an Intake
Coordinator:
905-841-7007 ext. 322
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Blue Doors Shelters
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Blue Door Shelters is a non-profit organization
located in York Region. We provide safe, supportive shelter and services for
people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Founded in 1982, we
operate three, no-fee, emergency shelters for families, men and youth.
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905-898-1015
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Blue Hills: Child and Family Centre
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Helps individuals and families access appropriate services.
Services are offered in the community, in family homes,
and on-site at Blue Hills; developed to meet the needs of York Region
families where their child (ren) or youth is experiencing significant
emotional, social, psychological or behavioural problems at home, in school
environment, and or in the community, including intensive and/or chronic
mental health issues.
Services are voluntary, confidential, and free.
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To begin, contact an Intake
Coordinator:
905-773-4323
bluehills@bluehillscentre.ca
Call/email will be returned
within 2 business days.
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Chinese Family Services of Ontario
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A non-profit, accredited professional counselling,
family services, and settlement agency with a focus on Chinese Canadians. They
offer both linguistically and culturally sensitive services to individuals
and families in need of individual and family counselling. There is usually a
8 week waiting period.
Services are mostly at no cost to the client.
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24/7 Free Hotline:
(416) 979 5898
Contact an Intake Worker:
416-979-8299
Visit
the website for more info.
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Evergreen
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Provides free support to people of all ages living with
a life-threatening illness or managing grief while respecting their culture,
faith, and language.
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416-499-2185
www.evgcares.org
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Help
Overcome Psychosis Early (H.O.P.E.)
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An early psychosis intervention
program offered throughout York Region and South Simcoe. The H.O.P.E. team
offers specialized services for individuals aged 16 – 35 who are experiencing
psychosis for the first time.
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To make a self-referral, call
905-841-3977 or
1-866-208-5509 ext. 3321
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Kin
ark Child and Family Services
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Identified by the government of Ontario as the Lead Agency for child and youth mental health
in the York Region area.
Offers a full range of assessment and treatment
services, including individual, family and group counseling. Service is provided
by an team of clinicians to children and youth with complex needs and their
families. Services are provided to clients in the most appropriate
environment to best meet their needs, including Kinark offices, in-home, in
the community, or in schools.
Services are
free.
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To begin, contact an Central Intake:
1-888-454-6275
Visit the website for more information
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MOBYSS
(Mobile York
South Simcoe)
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MOBYSS is a mobile service
vehicle that travels around York Region and South Simcoe to provide
confidential health care in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Services are free and appointments are not
required.
The team includes health care
from a Nurse Practitioner, specialized youth mental health worker, and peer
support specialist.
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www.mobyss.ca
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Sexual Health Clinics
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Information, resources, examinations,
immunizations, and counseling. Services are offered at no cost and a health
card is not needed for access.
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Visit the website
for more information
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“what’s up” Walk-in Clinic
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A free mental health counseling service for infants,
children, youth, and their families to help with issues like depression,
bullying, sexual identity, behavioural concerns, and anything else that’s on
your mind.
No fees, health care, or appointment required.
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1200 Markham Road, Scarborough (corner of Ellesmere and Markham)
416-438-3697
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Women’s Support Network of York Region
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Provides free, nonjudgmental, and confidential services to
anyone who has experienced any form of sexual violence at some point in their
lifetime.
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24/7 Free Crisis Line:
1-800-263-6734
Self-refer for counseling at 905-895-3646
Visit the
website for more info.
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Justice System and Legal Aid
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Resource
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Description
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Contact
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Teen Legal Help Line
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The Teen Legal Helpline is
free, confidential, and powered by lawyers who care. You can ask questions online
and receive free legal advice.
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www.teenlegalhelpline.org
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Mental Health and Justice Program
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Provides support and advocacy to
individuals who have a mental illness and are involved in the criminal
justice system.
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To make a self-referral, call 905-841-3977 or
1-866-208-5509 ext. 3321
Visit
the website for more info.
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Parent Support |
Resource |
Description |
Contact
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The Association of Parent Supports Group of Ontario |
Operates a 24 hour referral line putting parents in touch with a Parent Support Group in their community. Provides a forum for communications
between parents, professional organizations and Ontario Government Ministries. |
1-800-488-5666 or visit www.apsgo.ca |