mental health resources
mental health resources
At Unscripted Therapy, we know that healing doesn't happen in isolation. Below is a list of trusted, accessible resources in Toronto and across Ontario for anyone seeking safety, support, or community care.
free mental health supports
Gerstein Crisis Centre - (416) 929-5200
Access CAMH: Central intake for mental health and addiction services @ (416) 535-8501
TAIBU Community Health Centre: Mental health and primary care for Black folks @ taibuchc.ca
Across Boundaries: Racialized mental health support @ acrossboundaries.ca
Mental Health TO: Local supports directory by the City of Toronto @ mentalhealthto.ca
Wellness Together Canada: Virtual counselling and peer support @ wellnesstogether.ca
Family Service Toronto: Flexible cost of therapy, walk-in services @ familyservicetoronto.org
ontario-wide mental health services
ConnexOntario: Information on mental health, addiction, and gambling services across Ontario @
connexontario.ca
BounceBack Ontario: CBT-based guided self-help for ages 15+@ bouncebackontario.ca
CMHA Ontario: Mental health education, peer support, and local branches @ ontario.cmha.ca
Telehealth Ontario: Free health advice from registered nurses @ 1-866-797-0000
intimate partner violence
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic: Legal, counselling, and interpretation services for women experiencing violence @ schliferclinic.com
Victim Services Toronto: 24/7 crisis support and safety planning @ victimservicestoronto.com
WomenatthecentrE: Survivor-led advocacy and community support @ womenatthecentre.com
emergency & shelter supports
Assaulted Women’s Helpline @ 1-866-863-0511
Red Door Family Shelter@ reddoorshelter.ca
Anduhyaun Indigenous Women’s Shelter @ anduhyaun.org
Nellie’s Shelter @ nellies.org
crisis support lines
Talk Suicide Canada @ 1-833-456-4566 , txt @ 45645
Toronto Distress Centre @ (416) 408-4357, txt @ 45645
Kids Help Phone (Ages 5–29)@ 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868
Hope for Wellness Line (24/7, Indigenous-focused) @1-855-242-3310
emergency mental health care
If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis or needs immediate care, please go to the nearest emergency department.
The following Toronto hospitals have mental health supports available:
CAMH Emergency Department – 1051 Queen St W (24/7, psychiatric emergency)
St. Michael’s Hospital ER – 30 Bond St (Downtown East)
Mount Sinai Hospital ER – 600 University Ave (Downtown Core)
Michael Garron Hospital ER – 825 Coxwell Ave (East End)
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto – 30 The Queensway (West End, part of Unity Health Toronto)
newcomer services
COSTI Immigrant Services @ costi.org
OCASI: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants @ ocasi.org
CultureLink: Settlement support, youth & family programs @ culturelink.ca
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) @ tno-toronto.org
food banks & community meals
Daily Bread Food Bank @ dailybread.ca
FoodShare Toronto @ foodshare.net
The Stop Community Food Centre @ thestop.org
Second Harvest @ secondharvest.ca
Fred Victor Centre @ fredvictor.org