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Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

408 Helpline GTA


Description

For support: call Crisis Line 416-408-4357 (Mon-Sun 24 hours)

Telephone assistance to persons in need of immediate emotional support and reassurance, and crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues such as

  • emotional distress
  • marginalization and/or social isolation
  • family violence
  • mental health crisis, addictions
  • risk of suicide
  • mental and physical health concerns
  • financial stress, unemployment


See separate listings for Elder Abuse Support, Survivor Support, Multilingual Distress Lines, TeleCheck Seniors, and Touching Base programs

Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Crisis telephone support line Mon-Sun 24 hours
Family, second party, agency or professional referrals, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Eligibility
Open to all 18 years and older
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
Application Process
Self referral, call 416-408-4357 (416-408-HELP)
Volunteers call 416-598-8018 or visit website
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
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Last Updated On
February 10, 2025