Resources & Support 

Canada - wide 24/7 crisis line that connects you with support in navigating whatever you're going through. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis in Hamilton,  COAST can offer support. 

Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools. Canada-wide resource. 

Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services are available 24/7 across Canada. They offer support to kids, teens and young adults from coast to coast to coast.

If you know or suspect a child is in need of protection, HCFS may offer support. You may call for a confidential consultation if you are unsure.  

Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.

LGBT YouthLine is a *2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under) across Ontario. They provide:

• Anonymous peer support and referrals through text and online chat;

• Training youth to provide support to other youth; and

• Providing resources so youth can make informed decisions.

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people. Phone line operates Mon-Friday 1pm-9pm. 

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support provides a safe environment in the community for individuals who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and who do not require a hospital stay. They serve all genders, 16 years of age or older. Confidential and free services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Naseeha provides a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. They provide workshops to youth across North America, web therapy sessions, and offer texting mental health support 7 days a week. Services are open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can discuss their concerns without fear of stigma or discrimination.

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline provides crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information, and referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on our telephone and TTY crisis line. Their free, confidential, and anonymous support is available in 200+ languages.

Helps to provide caregivers with information and support.