If you are in an emergency situation such as feeling unsafe or feeling as if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 for emergency help.
TORONTO AREA HELPLINES/SUPPORT
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Access CAMH - includes addictions help can self refer by calling 416 535-8501, press 2, then press 4
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Greater Toronto Area Intergroup AA 416-487-5591
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Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511
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211 Ontario A helpline that easily connects people to social services, programs and community supports.
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Hope for Wellness 1-855-242-3310 - 24/7 support for First Nations people across Canada
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Kids Helpline1-800-668-6868
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Paramedic Toronto Non-Emergency 416-392-2000
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Police – Toronto Non-Emergency 416-808-2222
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The National Eating Disorder Information Centre 1-866-NEDIC-20 and 416-340-4156
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Women’s Own Withdrawal Management Centre 416-603-1462
VANCOUVER AREA HELPLINES/SUPPORT
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Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service Call 1-800-663-1441 or 604 660-9382
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Crisis Centre of BC - call 310-6789 (no need to dial area code) or 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433 for emotional support, crisis and suicide assessment and intervention and resources
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KUU-US Crisis Response Service - Call 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for First Nations peoples in B.C.
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Wellness Together - Immediate Crisis Support: Text WELLNESS to 741741
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811 A free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. The 8-1-1 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find health information and services, including how to get connected to a primary care provider
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Health Connect Registry If you live in B.C. and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, you can register with this service.
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Police – Vancouver Non-Emergency 604-717-3321.
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The National Eating Disorder Information Centre 1-866-NEDIC-20 and 416-340-4156
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Quit Now offers personalized coaching, tips, medications, and community support to help you quit smoking or vaping in British Columbia.
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Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Salal provides support to survivors of sexualized violence - including women, trans, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, and gender diverse people.