Mental Health Crisis Resources in Ontario, Quebec & Canada
Mental Health Crisis Support Resources
Trusted information, practical guidance, and clear pathways to professional or urgent support.
When to Call 911 for Mental Health Emergencies
If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger of self-harm, experiencing a psychotic break, or facing a life-threatening medical emergency, you must call 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately. These services are equipped to provide physical intervention and stabilize individuals who are at risk of causing harm to themselves or others.
Emergency responders are trained to manage high-stress situations and can provide transport to a psychiatric emergency unit if necessary. Please do not wait for a crisis to escalate; if you feel that you cannot keep yourself safe, seeking professional emergency assistance is the most critical step you can take to protect your life.
or go to the nearest emergency department.
Ontario
National Crisis Support (Canada)
Suicide Crisis Helpline — Canada (988)
Call or Text: 988
Available 24/7 across Canada.
Provides immediate support for:
- suicidal thoughts
- emotional distress
- crisis situations
- urgent mental health support
Ontario Mental Health Crisis Resources
Distress Centre Ottawa & Region
Call: 613-238-3311
Text: 343-306-5550
24/7 confidential crisis support for people in Ottawa and surrounding communities.
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Psychiatric Emergency Services
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Phone
613-722-6521
Emergency Support
The Royal offers specialized psychiatric emergency assessment and urgent mental health support for individuals experiencing severe mental health distress, crisis, or psychiatric emergencies.
Mental Health Crisis Line — Ottawa
Call:
613-722-6914
For urgent mental health support in Ottawa.
Kids Help Phone
Call:
1-800-668-6868
Text:
CONNECT to 686868
24/7 support for children, teens, and young adults across Canada.
ConnexOntario
Call:
1-866-531-2600
Provides information and referrals for:
- mental health services
- addiction support
- problem gambling resources
Available across Ontario.
Quebec
Suicide Action Montréal
Call:
1-866-APPELLE
(1-866-277-3553)
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention support in Quebec.
Info-Social 811 (Quebec)
Dial:
811 and choose option 2
Provides psychosocial support, mental health guidance, and crisis assistance throughout Quebec.
Veterans & First Responders
Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service
Call:
1-800-268-7708
24/7 confidential psychological support for:
- veterans
- former RCMP members
- family members
Indigenous Crisis Support
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Call:
1-855-242-3310
Online Chat Available
Support available for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Ongoing Mental Health Support
MindSpa Mental Health Centre offers therapy and mental health support for individuals, couples, veterans, first responders, and families across Ottawa, Kanata, Gloucester, Pembroke, and online throughout Ontario.
We offer support for the following:
Please note:
MindSpa is not a crisis service and cannot provide emergency intervention.
Non-Urgent Support