Table of Resources
| Service unit or department | Resource category | Contact information | Description | Available languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Toronto Central | Health & Dental, Mental Health, Family, Recreation | Call 211 (local calls). Text 2166 (M–F 2–9 PM ET). Live chat (M–F, 2–9 PM ET). | This website of over 20,000 community, health, social, and related government services is a reliable resource for anyone looking for human services in Toronto. Searchable by language. | Multiple languages |
| ConnexOntario | Health & Dental, Mental Health | 1-866-531-2600 (24/7) | Provides access to addiction, mental health, and problem gambling services. Service in multiple languages (interpreters available). | Multiple languages |
| Family Counselling Services of Peel | Mental Health, Community | Extended hours for walk-in services | Free walk-in counselling is available without having to book an appointment. Meet with our professional and qualified multicultural staff for support, advocacy, and referrals to other available services. | Multiple languages |
| Multicultural Women Against Rape | Safety, Community | 416-597-8808 (24/7/365) | Free 24/7 crisis line with private and confidential crisis intervention and support services. LGBTQ Safe Space. | Multiple languages |
| TELUS Health Student Support | Mental Health | Call 1-844-451-9700 or visit TELUS Health Student Support to learn more and to download the app (24/7) | TELUS Health Student Support via phone or chat is available in many languages and their counsellors have experience supporting the unique challenges students face. | Multiple languages, Arabic, French, Korean, Spanish |
| Ontario Victim Support Line | Safety, Community | 1-888-579-288 and 416-314-2447 (24/7/365) | The Victim Support Line (VSL) is a multilingual telephone service that provides information for victims of crime about services available throughout Ontario. | Multiple languages |
| Barbra Schlifer Clinic | Safety, Community | 416-323-9149 (24/7/365) | The Barbra Schlifer Clinic offers legal representation, professional counselling, and multilingual interpretation to women who have experienced abuse. | Multiple languages |
| Talk4Healing | Mental Health, Safety, Community | 1-855-554-HEAL (4325). 24 hours talk, text, chat | A helpline by Indigenous women for Indigenous women. Free and confidential, 14 Indigenous languages, English and French. | Multiple languages, Indigenous (various) |
| East Metro Youth Services | Mental Health, Community | 1200 Markham Road (at Ellesmere), 2nd floor, 416-438-3697 ext. 360. Extended hours for walk-in services | Offers “What’s up? Walk-In,” a free counselling service for youth and their families. Parents with children and those 24 and younger can access free mental health services — no health card required. | Arabic, Armenian, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Urdu |
| Family Services Toronto | Mental Health, Community | Various locations. Extended hours for walk-in services. To book an appointment, call 416-595-9618 | Offers both free walk-in counselling and by-appointment counselling for individuals, families, and couples. $ For longer-term counselling, fees charged on sliding scale, depending on service. | Farsi, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil |
| Accessibility Services (UTSG) | Accessibility | 455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, suite 400, 416-978-8060 | Provides academic accommodations and supports to assist students during a master’s and doctoral degree program. Register with AS to request accommodations. | |
| Accessibility Services (UTSC) | Accessibility | Room S302 (Science Building), 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, 416-287-7560 | Provides individualized services and academic accommodations to students who have a documented learning, physical, sensory, mental health disability or medical condition. | |
| Accessibility Services (UTM) | Accessibility | 2037 Davis Building, 905-569-4699 | Provides services and academic accommodations to students who have a temporary or permanent and documented learning, physical, sensory, mental health disability, or medical condition. |