Resources
The resources below are provided for educational purposes and additional support.
Skyline Counselling is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact one of the crisis supports below or call 911.
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free and confidential support in English and French.
Kids Help Phone (Youth & Young Adults)
Call 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Available 24/7 across Canada.
Talk Suicide Canada
Call 1-833-456-4566
Text 45645 (evenings)
Available nationwide for suicide prevention support.
Hope for Wellness Helpline (First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples)
Call 1-855-242-3310
Online chat availableAvailable 24/7.
Ontario Mental Health Support
ConnexOntario (Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling)
Call 1-866-531-2600
Text CONNEX to 247247
Online chat available
Available 24/7 for information, support, and referrals.
Good2Talk (Post-Secondary Students in Ontario)
Call 1-866-925-5454
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Available 24/7.
Distress Centres Ontario
Dial 211 to connect with a distress centre in your region.
Provides free, confidential emotional support.
Northern Ontario Support
NISA Regional Warm Line
Call 1-866-856-9276 (1-866-856-WARM)
Available 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, 7 days a week
English and French
Provides confidential peer support for people experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Warm lines are designed for support before a crisis develops.
Additional Support Services
Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario)
Call 1-866-863-0511
TTY 1-866-863-7868
Available 24/7 in over 200 languages.
Support for women experiencing violence or abuse.
Trans Lifeline (Canada & U.S.)
Call 877-330-6366
Peer support run by and for transgender individuals.
Veterans Crisis Line Canada
Call 1-800-268-7708
Text 838255
Available 24/7 for Canadian veterans, service members, and their families.
Community & Social Services
211 Ontario
Dial 211
Available 24/7
Provides information and referrals to community services including mental health support, housing assistance, food programs, and other social services in your area.
Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain Resources
Pain Canada
National organization providing education, advocacy, and resources for people living with chronic pain.
https://paincanada.ca
Canadian Pain Society
Research and education related to pain management.https://www.canadianpainsociety.ca
Arthritis Society Canada
Support and education for individuals living with arthritis and other chronic pain conditions.
https://arthritis.ca
Lupus Canada
Education and support for individuals living with lupus.
https://www.lupuscanada.org
Mental Health Education & Support
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Mental health education, programs, and resources across Canada.
https://cmha.ca
Mental Health Commission of Canada
National initiatives and research supporting mental health.
https://mentalhealthcommission.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Evidence-based information about mental health conditions and treatments.
https://www.camh.ca
Anxiety Canada
Evidence-based tools and information for managing anxiety.
https://www.anxietycanada.com
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Resources related to depression, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders.
https://mdsc.ca
Grief & Loss Resources
MyGrief.ca
A free Canadian online resource that helps people understand and navigate grief at their own pace.
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Information and support for grief, caregiving, and end-of-life experiences.
https://www.virtualhospice.ca
Pet Loss Support – Ontario Veterinary College
Resources for individuals grieving the loss of a companion animal.
https://pettrust.uoguelph.ca
Caregiver resources
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Offers a 24/7 helpline, peer support programs, and practical tools for caregivers across Ontario. They also provide one-to-one peer support and online support groups.
Caregiving Matters
Offers education, resources, and guidance to support family caregivers in navigating their role.
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Provides a wide range of national resources, tools, and education to support caregivers and connect them with community supports.
Health System Navigation (Ontario)
Northern Health Travel Grant Program – Government of Ontario
Provides financial assistance to residents of Northern Ontario who must travel long distances to access specialist medical care not available locally.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/northern-health-travel-grant-program
Ontario Health atHome
Coordinates home care services, care coordination, and long-term care home placement across Ontario. Individuals and families can contact them for support navigating care services in their community.
https://ontariohealthathome.ca
Ministry of Long-Term Care – Government of Ontario
Information about long-term care homes, regulations, and services in Ontario, including oversight and policy updates.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-long-term-care
Ontario Patient Ombudsman
An independent office that helps patients and families address concerns or complaints about hospitals, long-term care homes, and home care services in Ontario.
https://patientombudsman.ca
Health Cards (Ontario)
Information about OHIP, health card eligibility, and accessing or renewing an Ontario health card.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/health-cards