Free Help Lines & Supports
24/7 Anonymous and Confidential
For all Indigenous Peoples in Canada
TYPE: Crisis
PHONE : 1-855-242-3310
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WEBSITE: www.hopeforwellness.ca
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For trans and questioning people
TYPE: Crisis
PHONE: 1-800-330-6366
(mentions 10am-5am EST is best)
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WEBSITE: https://translifeline.org/hotline/
TYPE: Crisis
PHONE: 1-807-346-8282 (LOCAL THUNDER BAY)
TTY: 1-888-269-3100
*can provide mobile unit for in person support
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For Indigenous women in Ontario
TYPE: Helpline
PHONE/TEXT: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
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WEBSITE: talk4healing.com
Helplines are for general support, crisis lines have trained staff for when you're in distress and counsellors are trained professionals.
Limited hours
HOURS: Mon-Fri 4-12pm, Sat 12-5pm (EST)
TYPE: Helpline
PHONE: 888-843-4564
YOUTH TALKLINE 800-246-7743
(25 and younger)
SENIOR HOTLINE: 888-234-7243
EMAIL: help@lgbthotline.org
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WEBSITE: www.glbthotline.org
TYPE: Helpline
PHONE : 1-800-268-9688 (6-9pm EST)
TEXT: 647-694-4275 (4-9:30pm EST)
TTY: 1-416-962-0777
E-MAIL: askus@youthline.ca
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WEBSITE: https://www.youthline.ca/
For Black children, youth and families
HOURS: Everyday 9am-10pm (EST)
TYPE: Helpline/Counsellors
PHONE: 1-833-294-8650
Email: info@blackyouth.ca
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WEBSITE: www.blackyouth.ca
For LGBT South Asians
HOURS: Thurs/Sat 8-10pm
TYPE: Helpline
PHONE: 908-367-3374
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WEBSITE: www.deqh.org