Crisis line

Description and how to access

Kids Help Phone

– 24/7 national helpline for children and youth in Canada

– Providing confidential support, counseling, referrals, or additional resources for youth to promote well-being and help address mental health issues or crises

– Call 1-800-668-6868, text “HOME” to 686868, or visit kidshelpphone.ca

Good2Talk

– 24/7 helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario

– Providing professional information, support, counseling, and referrals for mental health, addiction, and general well-being

– Call 1-866-925-5454, text “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868, or visit good2talk.ca

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support

– 24/7 helpline accessible to all residents of the city of Hamilton

– In addition to the helpline also offering in-person crisis counseling as well as a short-term stay for crisis support and stabilization

– Call 905-529-7878 or visit www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

– 24/7 helpline accessible to all residents of the city of Hamilton

– Providing crisis support and follow-up as well as running a mobile outreach team

– Call 905-972-8338 or 1-844-972-8338 or visit coasthamilton.ca