Resources
Free/Low Cost Therapy Resources- Ontario Residents
Free/Low Cost Self Guided Therapeutic Programs- Ontario Residents
Helplines- Ontario Residents
- The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario: Offers free support groups for individuals living with mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. Visit their website for more information. https://mooddisorders.ca
- Family Service Toronto: Offers low cost counselling services for individuals and families living in Toronto. Call 416-595-9618 to book an appointment. https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences: Provides a range of mental health services, including free/low cost brief psychotherapy services for individuals without a family doctor. https://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/browse-all-programs-and-services
- Durham Rape Crisis Centre - Provides free counselling services to sexual assault survivors and their support network. https://drcc.ca/immediate-assistance/
Free/Low Cost Self Guided Therapeutic Programs- Ontario Residents
- MindBeacon: A digital therapy program that provides low cost cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to Ontarians experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. https://www.mindbeacon.com/guided-cbt-programs
- BounceBack: A free program that offers online and phone-based coaching and support for youth and adults 15+ experiencing low mood, anxiety, or depression. https://bouncebackontario.ca
- Breaking Free by LifeWorks: A free online therapy tool designed to help Ontarians ages 16 and older reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, including opioids. https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca
Helplines- Ontario Residents
- Good2Talk: A confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario seeking mental health support. Call 1-866-925-5454.
- Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: Offers free 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention services. Call 416-408-4357.
- Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 helpline for children and youth up to age 29 seeking support related to mental health, bullying, or other issues. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
- ConnexOntario: A free, confidential service that provides information about mental health and addiction services in Ontario. Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit their website. https://www.connexontario.ca
- Hope for Wellness Helpline: a helpline providing 24/7 counselling and crisis intervention support for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 or visit their website. https://www.hopeforwellness.ca
- GBT Youthline Ontario: Ontario-wide peer-support for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people (chat, text and email currently available). Call 647-694-4275 or visit their website: https://www.youthline.ca/
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 24-hour telephone and TTY (text to phone) crisis line for all women in Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
