Free Mental Health Resources in Toronto
When the world feels overwhelming, it can be helpful to remember there are free resources that you can access right away.
Here at KMA Therapy, we’re here to help you get the support you deserve - whether it’s through our therapy services or through the many other resources available in the GTA.
The following resources are available to help with a broad range of issues related to emotional crisis and emotional distress.
There are many more free resources available to provide support for specialized areas related to mental health - if you’re struggling with something specific, you can explore this Mental Health Resources List compiled by the CMHA.
5 Free Mental Health Resources Available in Toronto
Remember that you’re not alone.
Help is available to you and there are countless people ready and willing to listen, validate and support you through these resources and more.
1. Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
Website: https://www.dcogt.com/
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto is a service agency dedicated to providing timely emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention to people in distress.
Programs:
- Talk Suicide
- 408-Helpline
- Multilingual Distress Lines
- Survivors of Suicide and Homicide Loss
2. 408-Helpline
Website: https://www.dcogt.com/408-helpline/
The 408 Helpline offers 24/7 support in English from trained volunteer responders.
The issues they can help with include (but aren’t limited to):
- Emotional distress
- Thoughts of suicide
- Physical or emotional abuse
- Social marginalization and mistreatment
The Multilingual Distress Line is available from Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm.
They offer counselling services in:
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Portuguese
3. Talk Suicide Canada
Website: https://talksuicide.ca/
Talk Suicide Canada provides judgement free support - you deserve to be heard, and they are here to listen.
To connect with a crisis responder:
- Call 1 833 456 4566
- Text 45645
4. Wellness Together Canada
Website: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/
Wellness Together Canada provides free resources for mental health and substance use support.
They offer services including:
- Immediate text support line
- Community and peer support groups
- Self-directed wellness and mindfulness programs
5. Canadian Mental Health Association
Website: https://cmhato.org/
The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a range of community-based services, allowing them to provide mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual support services.
CMHA Toronto “takes a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness.
By integrating health and social care, they provide services that aid in long-term wellness.”
Next Steps to Support Your Mental Health
After reading this article, you know five free resources to access in the GTA.
Here at KMA Therapy, we’re here to help you take the next step in your mental health care.
Download our Therapy 101 Guide to learn more, or register online if you’re ready for your first appointment.
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