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Ontario Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

 

Farmer Specific Resources

Ontario farmers looking for support can call 1-866-267-6255 to speak to a counsellor.

Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in English and French.

Developed and launched by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Ontario Division in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. 

Farm Help line
888-451-2903

OMAFRA Mental Health Tool Kit
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/mental-health.htm

Farm debt Mediation Program
1-866-452-5556
http://agr.gc.ca/eng/programs-and-services

Farm Credit Canada- Rooted in strength, mental health resources
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/ag-knowledge/wellness.html

Suicide Hotlines and Resources

ConnexOntario
1-866-531-2600
https://www.connexontario.ca

Distress Centre Durham
905-430-2522 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-800-452-0688 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
905-430-3511 (business)
www.distresscentredurham.com

Halton Region
Oakville 905-849-4541 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Burlington 905-681-1488 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
North Halton 905-877-1211 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
www.dchalton.ca

The Halton Regional Police Service Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
1-877-825-9011 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK)
613-544-1771
http://telephoneaidlinekingston.com/

Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Counties Developmental Services Lanark Leeds Grenville
1-800-465-4442 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
http://www.developmentalservices.com
 

CMHA Middlesex
519-601-8055 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-844-360-8055 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
519-433-2023 (reach out)
1-866-933-2023 (reach out)
https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/programs-services/support-line/

Niagara Region Distress Centre Niagara
St Catharines, Niagara Falls & Area: 905-688-3711 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Fort Erie Area: 905-382-0689 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Grimsby, West Lincoln: 905-563-6674 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Port Colborne, Wainfleet: 905-734-1212 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
http://www.distresscentreniagara.com

Northern Ontario Beendigen Inc (Talk 4 Healing)
1-855-554-HEAL (4325) (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Languages: English, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, and Cree
http://www.talk4healing.com

Distress Centre Ottawa & Region
Ottawa Distress Line 613-238-3311 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Outaouais Distress Line 1-866-676-1080 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Champlain Mental Health Crisis Line 1-866-996-0991 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Mental Health Crisis Line Grey & Bruce 1-877-470-5200 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Frontenac Mental Health Crisis Line 1-855-477-2963 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
http://www.dcottawa.on.ca

Spectra Helpline
Peel & Mississauga 905-459-7777
Caledon 1-877-298-5444
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Monday to Friday 10am-10pm
http://www.spectrahelpline.org

Québec and Ontario (French Speaking Only)
Tel-Aide Outaouais:
Gatineau 819-775-3223 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
Ottawa 613-741-6433 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-800-567-9699 (toll free)
http://www.telaideoutaouais.ca

Toronto Distress Centres Toronto
416-408-4357 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
416-595-1716 (survivor support program)
http://www.torontodistresscentre.com

Here 24/7 Crisis Line
1-844-437-3247 (HERE-247) (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-877-688-5501 (TTY)
www.here247.ca

Windsor & Essex County
The Downtown Mission
519-256-5000 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
https://www.downtownmission.com

 

Support Groups

ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP
Address: Unit 11 – 400 Elliott Avenue, Kingston
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm
Additional Information: Free

MEN & DEPRESSION
Address: Unit 11 – 400 Elliott Avenue, Kingston
Day and Time: second and fourth Thursday of the month
Additional Information:Free

Women’s Resiliency Group
Address: Unit 11 – 400 Elliott Avenue, Kingston
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30pm
Additional Information: Free

Growing Forward Support Group
Address: 3 Applewood Drive, Belleville
Day and Time: first Thursday of the month from 6:30-9:30pm
Contact: Lorraine Pyle, RSSW 613-962-3480

Friends in Grief Hamilton
Address: 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton
Day and Time: second Wednesday of the month at 7
Contact: 905 318-0059, fig@mountaincable.net