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Hotlines
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Description
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Contact
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Black Youth Hotline
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Black
Youth Help Line: Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically
responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and
resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support
for youth, families and schools. Services are driven by the voices of
participants who call the “Helpline.” Can I help you? Are therefore not
simply spoken words. We are passionate about making a difference.
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Services
are open from 9 am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week By Phone: 416-285-9944 By Phone:
Toll Free 1-833-294-8650 info@blackyouth.ca
https://blackyouth.ca/
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Canadian
Mental Health Association - Youth and Teen Mental Health Services
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Youth
and Teen Mental Health Services primary focus is the emotional and social
well-being of young people aged 12 – 25. CHMA
offers a variety of programs to help give you the tools to cope with mental
illness and mental health issues. There is no doctor’s
referral necessary; so you can refer yourself, a friend, or family member at
any time.
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Hotline: 1-866-531-2600
Visit
the website for more information and resources.
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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) call or text
Live chat available at www.yssn.ca/
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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 (24hrs/7 days)
Live chat (7 a.m. - midnight)
Text support:
Text CONNECT
to 686868 or click blue “Tap to Connect” button
https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/support-for-black-youth-riseup-powered-by-kids-help-phone
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LGBT
Youthline
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Youth
Line offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support through our
telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer
from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
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Phone:
1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
Chat: https://www.youthline.ca/
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Mental Health Helpline
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Provides information about mental health services in Ontario
via phone, email, or web chat. 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 (3-9p.m., everyday)
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| Nedic (National Eating
Disorder Information Centre) |
NEDIC provides information,
resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating
disorders. |
https://nedic.ca/contact/ |
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Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
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Provides information about problem gambling services in
Ontario via phone, email, or web chat. Available 24/7.
Free and confidential.
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1-866-230-3505
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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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Trans Lifeline’s Hotline
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Trans
Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the
community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. If you are
in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it is just about whether
or not you are trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and
provide you resources.
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Services
are open from 11am-5:00pm 7 days a week By Phone: Canada: 877-330-6366 https://translifeline.org/hotline
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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 Wellbeing
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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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Mental Health Services for Black, African, Caribbean Canadian Students and Families |
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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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COSTI
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Meeting
the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a
community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational,
settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians
and individuals in need of assistance.
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Information and Intake:
416-244-7714
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
www.costi.org
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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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Family Services York Region
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FSYR provides
counselling and community based cultural support services in York Region.
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https://www.fsyr.ca/
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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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Hong
Fook Mental Health Association
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Hong
Fook Mental Health Association strives to address the mental health concerns
of the Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese
communities. Priority provided for Chinese speakers ages 12-25 years.
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Intake
and information at
416-493 4242 ext. 2281
www.hongfook.ca
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Kinark 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
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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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New 2SLGBTQ Resources
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Comprehensive list of 2SLGBTQ
Resources and Supports in York Region and Outside York Region
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2SLGBTQ Resources
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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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Vaughan Community Health Centre
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The Vaughan
Community Health main focus is youth, seniors and people with mental health
and addiction issues. Services are provided in different languages within a
safe, accessible and comfortable environment
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http://www.vaughanchc.com/
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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.
Services are located in
and around Newmarket.
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Visit
the website for more info.
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Parent/Guardian Support
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Resource
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Description
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Contact
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The Association of Parent Supports Group of Ontario
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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.
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1-800-488-5666
or visit www.apsgo.ca
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