Mental Health and Crisis Resources
Health is about the whole person, including the mind, body, emotions and spirit. Wellness in Indigenous communities focuses on being in balance and harmony, connecting to nature, family and community. Indigenous youth are especially at risk of suffering from mental health issues and higher suicide rates.
We want our youth to have the support they need in times of crisis and to know that help is available to them through a number of resources in their communities.
If someone is in need of immediate attention they can call 1-866-550-5205
Fort Erie/Port Colborne
Port Colbourne and Area
24 hour crisis line 905-734-1212
Fort Erie and Area
24 hour crisis line 905-382-0689
Path stones Mental Health
24/7, 365 days a year crisis workers available
1-800-263-4944
Hamilton
COAST
(Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
905-972-8338
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Suicide Crisis Line
905-522-1477
Brantford
Following are three crisis lines, two of which are local and one is Canada wide text support which may be a preferred option.
Six Nations Crisis Services
24 hours/7 days a week
1-866-445-2204
St. Leonard’s Mental Health Crisis Line
24 hours/7 days a week
519-759-7188
1-866-811-7188
Crisis Text Line
24 hours/7 days a week
Text messaging: text TALK to 686868 to reach a crisis responder on any text/SMS enabled cell phone
Kitchener-Waterloo
Youth Helpline
519-745-9909
Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
519-744-1813
Distress Line (supportive listening) – KW
519-745-1166
Distress Line (supportive listening) – Cambridge
519-658-6805
St. Catharines
Coast Niagara
Crisis Outreach & Support Team
Crisis Line (24 Hours)
1-866-550-5205
coastniagara.ca
Distress Centre Niagara
24-hour distress line
St. Catharines / Niagara Falls
905-688-3711
Port Colborne / Wainfleet
905-734-1212
Fort Erie
905-382-0689
Grimsby / West Lincoln
905-563-6674
Pathstone Mental Health
Telephone counselling and crisis services for youth
1-800-263-4944
Mental Health & Addictions Access Line
Connect with mental health and/or addictions support
1-866-550-5205
Kids Help Phone
24-hour help for ages five to 20
1-800-668-6868
kidshelpphone.ca
Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre
24-hour, 16 & up
905-682-4584
niagarasexualassaultcentre.com
