In Crisis and Help Phone Lines

In Crisis and Help Phone Lines (Need Immediate Support)

Resources and support available in Durham Region include:

• 310-Cope provides specialized crisis support for children, youth, and families. Call the toll-free number 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or (TTY) 1-866-323-7785
• Distress Centre Durham: 1-800-452-0688
• Durham Region Crisis Response: 1-800-742-1890
• ONTX Ontario Online and Text Crisis Services: text 258258

• Indian Residential School Survivors Society: For Crisis Support 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066

• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (age 5-20) or Text Connect to 686868
• Good 2 Talk: 1-866-925-5454 (age 17-25) or Text Good2Talkon to 686868
• Black Youth Help Line: 1-833-294-8650
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 
• Prideline Durham Help Line: 1-855-87-PRIDE (77433) 6:00 -10:00 p.m. (outside of these hours, can contact Distress Centre Durham 24 hour helpline at 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688)
• LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-968  
• The Métis Nation of Ontario 24-hour Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-877-767-7572
• 911 or visit nearest hospital emergency department