Leena is Canada's first and largest BIPOC-focused Mental Health platform. Their goal is to make mental health care accessible for everyone, regardless of their identity, cultural background, or location. They offer a diverse group of therapists, to ensure all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lived experiences. Leena means light, and our goal is to be a ray of sunlight for anyone looking for hope. Please note that at this time they are only able to provide services to people located in Canada.
Your YFS Health Plan benefits can be used with this service!
Help when you need it most
If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.
9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives. We help people connect to their strengths and find new ways to cope, live and thrive. Our vision is a Canada where suicide is prevented because everyone can access help when they need it the most.
Available 24/7/365.
York University
Student Counselling, Health, & Well-being
N110 Bennett Center (Keele)
https://students.yorku.ca/counselling
schw@yorku.ca
(416) 736-5297
YH B108 Student Success Centre (Glendon)
https://www.yorku.ca/glendon/supports-and-services/glendon-counselling/
counselling@glendon.yorku.ca,
(416) 487 6701
Student Accessibility Services
N108 Ross Building
https://students.yorku.ca/accessibility
sasinfo@yorku.ca
416-736-5755
YFS Access Centre
416-736-2100 ext. 77612
yfsaccesscentre@csg.yfs.ca
321 First Student Centre
Student-run alternative to disability services that offers York students and staff a space in which to consider the various dimensions of the disability experience
Graduate Student Wellness Services
https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/grad-wellness-services/
gradwell@yorku.ca
T (416) 736-2100 Ext. 33379
All registered part–time/full–time York University graduate students may access the service. Grad students who are not currently registered active, but are on an approved leave from their studies, may also access the service.
York Psychology Clinic
(416) 650-8488
104 Behavioural Science
Clinical Manager reviews phone-call intakes on a weekly basis and will let the caller know if and when they can start to provide the requested service.
Toronto & GTA
Toronto Distress Centre
416-408-4357
416-408-0007 (TTY)
torontodistresscentre.com
info@torontodistresscentre.com
Centre for Addictions & Mental Health (CAMH)
416-535-8501
camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services
250 College Street (24 hr Emergency Centre)
1001 Queen Street West
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
1-866-531-2600 (Crisis Line)
416-789-7957 (Lawrence Ave West Site)
416-789-7957 (Markham Road Site)
toronto.cmha.ca
info@cmhato.org
CMHA Crisis Support Peel
905-278-9036
1-866-863-0511 (Toll Free)
Text #SAFE (7233)
peel.cmha.ca/247csp/
Crisis de-escalation as well as a Mobile Crisis Team available.
Griffin Centre Mental Health Services
416-222-1153
griffin-centre.org/index.php
contact@griffincentre.org
Offering services including assessment, service coordination and planning, individual, family and group counselling, specialized day/residential services and respite services.
Black Youth Helpline
416-285-9944
1-833-294-8650 (Toll Free)
blackyouth.ca
blackyouth@bellnet.ca
1111 Finch Ave. West, Suite 411
Gerstein Crisis Centre
416-929-5200 (Crisis Line)
416-929-9647 (TTY)
gersteincentre.org
admin@gersteincentre.org
100 Charles Street East
1045 Bloor Street West
“To provide a community based, alternative approach to crisis intervention by delivering individualized, non-medical support to people experiencing a mental health crisis.”
Skylark Youth
416-482-0081
skylarkyouth.org/what-we-do/programs-counselling-services/
info@skylarkyouth.org
255-40 Orchard View Blvd
Free walk-in counselling for youth and families. They also provide 23-days treatment programs, drug education, free safe housing, and more.
Distress Centre of Toronto
416-408-4357
416-408-0007 (TTY)
Phone line for people in emotional distress or in need of crisis intervention and suicide prevention; multiple languages.
Victim Services Program of Toronto
416-808-7066
Assists following sudden death, assault, suicide, motor vehicle accident, and more. Community workers are often able to attend the scene.
The Integrated Community Mental Health Crisis Response Program
416-289-2434
Assists in acute psychosocial crisis, and has a mobile unit servicing East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York.
Sheena’s Place
416-927-8900
sheenasplace.org
info@sheenasplace.org
87 Spadina Road, Toronto ON
They support individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders to overcome barriers and provide effective, community-based services at all stages of recovery.
Ontario
keep.meSAFE
Call. Chat. Anytime. Anywhere. keep.meSAFE connects students with free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24/7 via the app, telephone and web.
Search TELUS Health Student Support on either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the app. Complete your profile so you can browse health and wellness resources on the go, start a live chat or call with a counsellor – anytime, anywhere!
https://www.keepmesafe.org/ca-us/
1-844-451-9700
Good2Talk
1-866-925-5454
good2talk.ca/
Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365.
ConnexOntario / Mental Health Help Line
1-866-531-2600 (24/7)
connexontario.ca
Access to addiction, mental health and problem gambling services as well as connections to local resources across Ontario.
National Crisis Line
1-833-456-4566
Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for Muslim Youth
1 (866) 627-3342 (NASEEHA)
Textline: 1 (866) 627-3342 Mon-Fri
https://naseeha.org/
Naseeha provides Muslim and non-Muslim community with the tools needed to address mental health. With our confidential helpline, our youth receives immediate, anonymous, and confidential support over the phone from 12 – 9 pm, 7 days a week.
Bereaved Families of Ontario
416-440-0290
Ontario Text-in Services
Kids Help Phone
Text TALK to 686868 (English) or TEXTO to 686868 (French)
Live chat counselling at www.kidshelpphone.ca
Free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada on any text/SMS enabled cell phone.
Canada Suicide Prevention Service:
Call toll-free 1-833-456-4566
Text 45645 daily 4PM to 12AM
Online chat at crisisservicescanada.ca
In French: Association québécoise de prévention du suicide: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Service
Text 258258 from 2PM to 2AM daily
Online chat at http://www.dcontario.org/ontx.html from 2PM to 2AM daily
Will need to complete a pre-chat survey, agree to terms and conditions of service. They can help if you are in distress, crisis or having suicidal thoughts 7 days a week from 2 pm to 2 am.
Togetherall
Online chat at togetherall.com
Mental health and wellbeing chat service that is safe and anonymous. It includes online peer community support and can be a place for creative and artistic expression of emotions. Guided support courses and tools also help with self-management.
Cleo: Patients’ Rights: Form 1- Are you in Hospital for a Psychiatric Assessment?