Mental Health resources over the holidays

December 22, 2021

We understand that it is a very difficult time of year for many people, and is likely especially tough this year due to the ongoing pandemic burnout, rising COVID cases and increased restrictions. We hope the resources in this list will offer some emotional support, guidance, as well as some sense of peace and hope during this holiday season.

Wishing everyone a very restful holiday season and great start to the new year!

Crisis/Distress Helplines (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 Aboriginal 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 (All single-session services are offered by phone or video during COVID-19)

Woodgreen Community Services: Walk in counselling
https://www.woodgreen.org/services/programs/walk-in-counselling/
Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 4:15pm
(416) 645-6000 ext. 1990
Family Services Toronto (Ages 18+): Single Session Virtual Counselling

Weekdays from 9am-6pm, 416-595-9618,

www.familyservicetoronto.org

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.

https://www.cfstoronto.com/