Comprehensive Mental Health and Support Resources for Southern and Eastern Ontario
This list is intended to provide adults in Southern and Eastern Ontario with a broad range of mental health, addiction, sexual assault, and crisis support services. Whether you’re looking for immediate assistance, therapy, or self-help tools, these resources are designed to offer confidential, accessible, and supportive services to help individuals facing emotional distress, mental health challenges, substance use issues, and more.
Crisis and Mental Health Support
ConnexOntario Mental Health Helpline (24/7)
Provides free, confidential health services information and referral for people dealing with mental illness, alcohol and drug use, and gambling problems.
Visit ConnexOntario | Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Ottawa Distress Centre
Free, confidential, and supportive service for people in distress.
Visit Ottawa Distress Centre | Phone: 613-238-3311
Outaouais Distress Line
Available 24/7 for support in the Outaouais region (English only).
Phone: 1-866-676-1080
Le Centre D’Aide (Outaouais)
Provides mental health crisis and distress support in both French and English.
Phone: 1-866-277-3553
Info-Social 811 (Quebec)
Provides psychosocial or mental health support for those in Quebec, available in English and French.
Visit Info-Social 811 | Phone: 811 (option 2)
Distress and Crisis Ontario
A network of distress centres offering crisis intervention and mental health support across Ontario. Find local services and 24/7 support in your area.
Visit Distress and Crisis Ontario
Emergency Services
In case of immediate danger, dial 911 for emergency services.
Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence Support
Sexual Assault Centres (Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres)
Provides free counseling, legal support, and crisis intervention for survivors of sexual violence.
Visit Sexual Assault Centres
Victim Services (Canada)
Offers support, advocacy, and resources for victims of crime, including sexual assault.
Visit Victim Services
Sheltersafe.ca
A resource to help women and children connect with shelters for safety and support.
Visit Sheltersafe
Kids Help Phone
Offers 24/7 confidential support for young people (aged 5-29) across Canada.
Visit Kids Help Phone | Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Provides emotional support and crisis intervention for Indigenous people.
Visit Hope for Wellness | Phone: 1-855-242-3310 or live chat online
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
A 24/7 crisis line for women experiencing violence or sexual assault.
Visit Assaulted Women’s Helpline | Phone: 1-866-863-0511 or #7233 on your mobile phone
Canadian Women’s Foundation
Offers resources to help support survivors of sexual violence, including crisis counseling.
Visit Canadian Women’s Foundation
Addictions Support Resources
Ottawa Addiction and Mental Health Services
Offers various mental health and addiction services, including treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
Visit Ottawa Addiction and Mental Health | Phone: 613-722-6521
Ontario Addiction Support and Treatment
Provides a variety of resources and treatment options for individuals dealing with substance use.
Visit Ontario Addiction Services
Toronto Addiction Support & Recovery Programs
Offers support for those experiencing addiction and substance abuse, including detox and rehabilitation services.
Visit Toronto Addiction Support | Phone: 416-338-7600
Al-Anon Family Groups (Ontario)
Provides peer support for families and friends of people dealing with addiction.
Visit Al-Anon Ontario | Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON
Ontario 24/7 Addiction Helpline
Available for those seeking information about addiction treatment and support.
Phone: 1-800-565-8603
Free Counseling and Therapy Resources
Counseling Connect (Ottawa)
A free and confidential resource connecting individuals to qualified counselors and therapists in the Ottawa region.
Visit Counselling Connect | Phone: 613-755-2277
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Offers free counseling and support for individuals and families dealing with end-of-life care, grief, and loss.
Visit Canadian Virtual Hospice
Community Health Centres (Ontario)
Many health centres in Ontario offer free counseling and mental health services for individuals and families.
Visit your Community Health Center or Ontario Health Centres
Psychology Today – Find a Therapist
Offers a directory of licensed mental health professionals including therapists and counselors across Ontario.
Visit Psychology Today
Self-Help and Mental Health Tools
Anxiety Canada
Provides online resources to help people manage anxiety and related disorders, including OCD and PTSD. Try the MAP (My Anxiety Plan) course.
Visit Anxiety Canada
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
A free, online course offering guided meditations, articles, and videos on mindfulness practices.
Visit Palouse Mindfulness
LifeSpeak
An online platform offering videos, podcasts, and “Ask the Experts” sessions on mental health and wellness.
Visit LifeSpeak | Access ID: canada
CBT-I Coach (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
Helps you improve sleep using evidence-based cognitive behavioral techniques.
Download CBT-I Coach (Apple) | Download CBT-I Coach (Android)
Mindshift CBT – Anxiety Relief
An app that uses CBT strategies to help you manage anxiety, challenge negative thoughts, and build relaxation techniques.
Download Mindshift CBT (Apple) | Download Mindshift CBT (Android)
Headspace
A meditation app offering guided meditations for stress, sleep, anxiety, and overall mental wellness.
Visit Headspace
Insight Timer
A free meditation app with thousands of guided meditations for anxiety, sleep, and relaxation.
Visit Insight Timer
Compassionate Hand Meditation (Insight Timer)
A guided meditation for self-compassion and mindfulness.
Visit Compassionate Hand Meditation
Bounce Back Ontario
A free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), helping adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Visit Bounce Back Ontario
Youth Space
Provides free crisis and emotional support for youth under 30 across Canada, via online chat and text.
Visit Youth Space | Text: 1-778-783-0177
LGBT Youthline
Offers confidential, non-judgmental support for LGBTTQQ2SI youth.
Visit LGBT Youthline | Phone/Text/Chat: 1-647-694-4275 (Sun-Fri, 3pm-8:30pm CST)
Trans Lifeline
A peer support service run by and for trans people, offering resources and support.
Visit Trans Lifeline | Phone: 1-877-330-6366 (9am-3am daily CST)
