Mental Health Resources during the Holidays
As this time of year can be difficult for many individuals, here are some resources compiled by our mental health team for our patients over the holidays. Please see the below resources that you might find helpful, and do not hesitate to reach out for help should you need it.
Crisis/Distress Counselling and Services
(All helpline services are 24/7, unless otherwise noted)
- Toronto Distress Centre (for anyone in crisis or distress):
416-408-4357, Text 45645, or Chat (2pm-2am), https://www.torontodistresscentre.com
- Gerstein Centre (for anyone in crisis or distress):
416-929-5200, http://gersteincentre.org/
- Toronto Seniors Helpline (for anyone 65+ years old looking for counselling or resources):
416-217-2077 or TTY 1-844-946-1700, (Mon-Fri 9am-8pm;Sat-Sun & Holidays 9am-6pm), https://torontoseniorshelpline.ca
- Victim Services (for anyone affected by crime and sudden tragedies):
416-808-7066, https://victimservicestoronto.com/
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline (for survivors of gender-based or sexual violence or abuse):
1-866-863-0511, TTY 1-866-863-7868, Text #SAFE (#7233), http://www.awhl.org/
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre (for survivors of gender-based or sexual violence): 416-597-8808, https://trccmwar.ca/
- Kids Help Phone (for children and youth, 20yr and under):
1-800-668-6868, Text #686868, or Live Chat https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
- Youthdale (for children and families):
416-363-9990, http://youthdale.ca/en/crisis_services/
- Good2Talk (for post-secondary students):
1-866-925-5454, https://good2talk.ca/
- LGBT YouthLine (peer support helpline for youth of all sexual and gender identities, under 29 years old):
1-800-268-9688, Text 647-694-4275, or Chat https://www.youthline.ca, (Sun-Fri 4pm-9:30pm)
- Trans Life Line (peer support helpline for persons identifying as transgender):
1-877-330-6366 (everyday 10am-4am), https://translifeline.org/ - Anishnawbe Mental Health Crisis Management Service (for all Indigenous peoples)
416-891-8606, https://www.aht.ca/
- The Hope for Wellness Helpline (for all Indigenous Peoples):
1-855-242-3310, or Live chat https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Single-Session Counselling (Virtual)
- Woodgreen Community Services: Walk in counselling
Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 4:15pm
(416) 645-6000 ext. 1990
https://www.woodgreen.org/services/programs/walk-in-counselling/
- Family Services Toronto (Ages 18+): Single Session Virtual Counselling
Weekdays from 9am-6pm, 416-595-9618
- Catholic Family Services: Online Quick Access Single Sessions
Call 416-921-1163 or 416-222-0048 and leave a message. A staff person will contact you.
- “What’s Up” Youth Walk-In Clinic (Immediate mental health counselling for children, youth, young adults and their families and families with infants)
65 Wellesley St. E #500 , Call 1-866-585-6486
Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm (last sessions at 3pm)
Closed Dec 26th , 27th, and 30th
- Stella’s Place – Drop-In Virtual Counselling
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-6:00pm, 416-461-2345, or email connect@stellasplace.ca
Websites
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/
Wellness Apps
- Calm
- 10 Percent Happier
- Stop, Breathe, Think
- Insight Timer
- Mindshift
- Headspace