If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Provincial Services


24/7 Crisis Services Canada @ 1-833-456-4566:

A 24-hour-a-day crisis line for suicide prevention and support.

24/7 Kids Help Phone @ 1-800-668-6868: 

A bilingual national 24-hour-a-day telephone counselling service for children and youth.

24/7 Parent Help Line @ 1-888-603-9100: 

A 24-hour-a-day telephone counselling and referral line providing parents with information and support related to parenting issues. 

CMHA-Canadian Mental Health Association (Toll-free Phone Number: 1-833.456-4566, Text: 45645, 4 PM – 12 AM ET)

for anyone with a mental health or addition concern, providing counselling, workshops, referrals and free walk-in counselling services.

Dial: 211

A non-emergency phone number for Ontario-wide connection to a Referral Specialist.

Dial: 911

911 is the emergency telephone number which connects you to Ambulance, Police or Fire in an emergency situation.

Halton/Hamilton Area


24/7 Crisis Services Support Line @ 905-278-9036: 

A 24-hour-a-day community crisis service offering support to adults (16 years and older) experiencing a mental health crisis; individuals having difficulties coping; family, caregivers and friends.

24/7 COAST @ 1-877-825-9011:

A 24-hour-a-day telephone support and mobile intervention to individuals who are in crisis and/or have a mental health concern.

24/7 St. Joseph’s Hospital Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) @ 905-972-8338: 

A 24-hour-a-day community crisis service offering support to adults (16 years and older) experiencing a mental health crisis; individuals having difficulties coping; family, caregivers and friends.

24/7 Crisis Services Support Line @ 905-278-9036: 

A 24-hour-a-day community crisis service offering support to adults (16 years and older) experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis; individuals having difficulties coping; family, caregivers and friends.

Dial: 311

A non-emergency phone number that connects clients with Halton government services like financial assistance and the Family Health Information Line.