Distress and Support Lines

 
 
Trauma-informed, trans inclusive

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR)

416-597-8808
24/7 feminist peer support to survivors of all genders.

Language: English, with interpreters and translators available
Accessibility: Can be reached through TTY at 416-597-1214

 
Trans inclusive, women’s

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

Call: 416-863-0511
Toll free: 1-866-863-0511
Or text #7233 on Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile

24/7 crisis line and support to all women who have experienced abuse.

Accessibility: Can be reached through TTY at 416-364-8762, or toll-free TTY at 1-866-863-7868
Language: English, French, services available in over 200 languages.

 

Gerstein Centre

416-929-5200
24/7 crisis support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Language: English, with access to interpreters available.

 
Trans inclusive, youth

Good2Talk

1-866-925-5454, or connect through 211
24/7 free, confidential helpline providing counselling, information, referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to youth 17-25.

Language: English, French, interpreters available.

 
Trans inclusive, youth

Kids Help Phone

1-800-668-6868, Text CONNECT to 686868, or online chat support
24/7 confidential and anonymous counselling service for youth 20 and under. Chat support available via website, times vary according to province.

Language: English, French

 
Trans inclusive, youth, 2LGBTQ+

Youth Line

1-800-268-9688 or 416-962-9688
Text 647-694-4275 or chat
Confidential and non-judgmental peer support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, and questioning, and other rainbow youth aged 26 and under.
Language: English

 
Trans inclusive, women’s

The Redwood Crisis Line

416-533-8538
24/7 housing, counselling and legal support for women leaving violence.

Accessibility: available through TTY at 416-533-3736
Language: English, with interpretation services available in 170 different languages