Mental Health Emergency Resources
If your safety or the safety of others is at imminent risk, including if someone is experiencing thoughts of suicide and can no longer stay safe, please seek emergency care now. Help is available and reaching out for support is always strong.
By phone (if risk is imminent, please call for help by phone to ensure fastest connection to support)
On-campus: Special Constable Service Emergency extension at 519-253-3000 ext. 4444
Off-campus: Dial 911
In-person at the nearest hospital emergency department (if the person is able to get there safely)
In Windsor-Essex, go to the Emergency Department at Windsor Regional Hospital, 1030 Ouellette Ave., Windsor.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
If safety is not at imminent risk but support is needed right now, please access the 24/7 crisis resources below.
24/7 In-Person Crisis Support
Mental Health & Addictions Urgent Crisis Centre
Crisis support for individuals aged 16+ within Windsor-Essex County who are experiencing a mental health or addictions crisisand cannot safely wait for community mental health and addictions support. Services include:
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24/7 Crisis Line: 519-973-4435
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Crisis Walk-in Services: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week
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Linkages to primary medical care at the Canadian Mental Health Association Health Centre
Located at 1030 Ouellette Ave., adjacent to the Goyeau Street entrance of Windsor Regional Hospital’s Ouellette Campus Emergency Department
24/7 Crisis Lines
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 crisis support is available by phone through the employee assistance program to all eligible employees.
Call:1-833-707-4747
To learn more, please visit the EAP webpage
here.
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Support for anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else.
Call or text: 9-8-8 (reach trained crisis responders)
Crisis Text Line Powered by Kids Help Phone
Emotional support provided by trained volunteers for anyone living in Canada (no age restrictions).
Text: CONNECT to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Hope for Wellness
Helpline for Indigenous people across Canada.
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Talk4Healing
A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women is available in 14 languages across Ontario.
Crisis Line: 1-888-200-9997
Help Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Community-based crisis support for anyone in Windsor-Essex with experiences of recent or past sexual violence.
Call: 519-253-9667
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Services are available to all victims regardless of age or gender. The SA/DVTC is easily accessed through the Emergency Departments of Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan and Ouellette Campuses.
Call: (519) 254-5577
Hiatus House
Provides emergency shelter in a safe and secure building for women experiencing abuse and their children. Counselling and support is available by phone 24/7.
Call: 519-252-7781
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