Get help now

If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves or someone else right now, seek immediate help by calling 9-1-1.

If you are having trouble coping or are in crisis, you can contact:

• Kids Help Phone – 24/7 crisis support and resources for youth
  • Live chat at www.kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat (temporarily closed)
  • Call 1-800-668-6868
  • Text 686868
  • Virtual support through Facebook Messenger app or Facebook website (https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-virtual-support-with-facebook-messenger)
• LGBT YouthLine - confidential and non-judgmental LGBTTQQ2SI peer support
  • Service is open Sunday-Friday.
  • Phone 1-800-268-9688 (available 6pm-9pm)
  • Text 647-694-4275 (available 4pm-9:30pm)
  • Live Chat at https://www.youthline.ca/ (Available 4pm-9:30pm EST)
• COAST – 24/7 Crisis Support Line
  • Call 905-972-8338 or Toll-Free 1-800-972-8338
• McMaster Children’s Hospital – Emergency Department (under 18 years)
  • 1200 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Emergency Department (18 years and over)
  • 50 Charlton Ave. E., Hamilton, ON