A carefully curated list of crisis lines, wellness tools, and community support. Because finding help should never be hard.
Crisis Support
Free, confidential support available 24/7. Click any phone number to call directly on mobile.
In a mental health emergency your safety comes first. Call 911 or go to your nearest ER immediately. Call or text 988 — Suicide Crisis Helpline, free & confidential 24/7.
National resources available to anyone in Canada, anytime.
Provincial crisis lines and support services across Ontario.
Crisis and mental health support lines across British Columbia.
Crisis lines across Quebec — available in English and French.
Crisis support lines serving communities across Alberta.
Provincial mental health and crisis support for New Brunswick.
Crisis and mental health support across Saskatchewan.
Mental health and crisis support lines for Manitoba communities.
Crisis and mental health support for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mental health and crisis support across Nova Scotia.
Crisis lines and mental health support for PEI residents.
Safe, affirming crisis support for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
Culturally informed support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
Between Sessions
Useful tools to support your mental health between therapy sessions. Most are free or low-cost.
CBT-based app developed by Anxiety Canada. Tools for anxiety, worry, and panic — trusted by Canadian therapists.
Guided meditation, sleep tools, and stress relief exercises. One of the most trusted mindfulness apps worldwide.
Sleep stories, breathing exercises, and daily calm sessions. Great for unwinding after a stressful day.
An AI-powered emotional support chatbot with CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises. Clinically validated.
A mental health chatbot using CBT techniques to help with depression, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing.
Track your mood and daily activities to find patterns. Great to share with your therapist at sessions.
A self-care app built around a virtual pet bird. Complete small goals to help yourself and grow your bird.
Free evidence-based tools, articles, and resources to support your mental health journey — for everyone.
Evidence-based mental health information on every diagnosis from Canada's top mental health hospital.
Free self-help guides, worksheets, and resources for anxiety — developed by leading Canadian psychologists.
Thousands of articles on mental health, therapy, relationships, and wellbeing by leading psychologists.
Information and support for depression and bipolar disorder from Canada's leading mood disorders organization.
Specialized Support
Support organized by community and life situation — find what's right for you.
Free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario — 24/7 professional counselling.
Canadian charity training young people to be mental health champions in their communities and schools.
Canada's only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling and crisis support for youth.
Free, immediate mental health counselling for BC post-secondary students — app, phone, and online.
National workplace mental health resources, tools, and the National Standard for Psychological Safety.
A Canadian workplace mental health campaign with tools to start conversations and reduce stigma at work.
Free evidence-based guide for leaders and employees on building mentally healthy workplaces.
Free tools, videos, and resources for employees and employers dealing with workplace mental health.
Mental health resources and support for culturally diverse communities across Canada.
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants — connects newcomers to mental health & settlement services.
Local Mississauga & Brampton support for newcomers — settlement, mental health, and community programs.
GTA-based support for immigrants including mental health, counselling, and community connections.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre — Canada's leading eating disorder support and referral service.
Free support groups and programs for people affected by eating disorders in the Toronto area.
Hamilton-based eating disorder support with affordable therapy, groups, and community programs.
Free virtual support groups and therapist-led programming for eating disorder recovery.
Resources and support specifically for families and caregivers of loved ones with mental illness.
Education, support groups, and resources for people living with schizophrenia and their families.
National voice for family caregivers — resources, respite support, and community connections.
Canadian peer support, education, and resources for those living with mood disorders and their families.
