24/7 CRISIS SUPPORTS
Need help now? Any time day or night, these resources are here for you.
Good2Talk
Mental health support for Ontario post-secondary students, with translation services available in 100+ languages.
Call:1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors)
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
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)
Community Crisis Line
Community-based crisis support for anyone 16+ in Windsor-Essex.
Call: 519-973-4435 (reach professional crisis workers)
Crisis Text Line Powered by Kids Help Phone
Emotional support provided by trained volunteers for anyone living in Canada.
Text: CONNECT to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
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
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)
IN-PERSON COMMUNITY-BASED 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
Navigating Services
It can be hard to reach out for help if you're not sure what to expect or how to start the conversation. Click on "What to Expect" to learn more about what you might encounter when you reach out to a helpline and visit "Self-Advocacy Skills" to explore options for getting the conversation started, suggestions for identifying your needs, and strategies for ensuring you receive the support you need.
