Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

Our 408-HELP (4357) line provides telephone support to individuals in the community who are at risk and their most vulnerable. Highly-trained volunteer responders (with the support of professional staff) connect with callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our team provides callers with emotional support and crisis intervention when they are socially isolated, marginalized, struggling with chronic mental health problems, in distress, attempting to navigate family violence or in need of emergency response or suicide prevention + intervention + postvention.

Our 408-HELP (4357) line provides:
Emotional support service for those with chronic mental health problems
Support & crisis intervention services for those currently experiencing distress or crisis
Family violence response
Suicide prevention services
Emergency intervention and response

Multilingual Distress Lines
Apart from our English line which is available 24/7, we also offer services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, open Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm.
Caledon: 877-298-5444
Brampton & Mississauga: 905-459-7777

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
9-8-8 is a new national helpline for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English and French. 9-8-8 responders are here to listen and provide help without judgement.

We Have Got You
The Touching Base Program is a predominantly short term support program for individuals over 16 who live in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and surrounding areas. Volunteers provide registered participants with medication reminders, safety check-ins, or emotional support through friendly social calls.