Crisis and Distress Support

At Atlas Therapy, we understand that mental health challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing a personal crisis, emotional distress, or need urgent help, there are trusted professionals and helplines available 24/7 to support you. This page offers a curated list of reliable crisis and distress resources for individuals across Canada, with specialized support for youth, seniors, first responders, Indigenous communities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

While our therapists provide long-term care and healing through psychotherapy, we also want to ensure you have access to immediate support when needed. The helplines below connect you directly with trained crisis counsellors who are available to listen, support, and guide you through difficult moments.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether it’s a phone call or a text, help is just a moment away — and no one should go through crisis alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, you’re not alone — support is available.

Here 24/7 Waterloo Region Crisis Line
1 (844) 437-3247

Distress Centre Windsor Essex Helpline
(519) 973-4435 24-hour
(519) 256-5000 12:00 pm-12:00 am

Tale Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566 (24 hour)
https://talksuicide.ca/

Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366 10:00 am-4:00 am
https://translifeline.org/

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
1-866-863-0511
www.awhl.org

Seniors Safety Line
1-866-299-1011

Hope for Wellness Indigenous Help Line
1-855-242-3310 (24 hour)
www.hopeforwellness.ca

Good2Talk Helpline (for post-secondary students)
1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
www.kidshelpphone.ca

Boots on the Ground Peer Support for First Responders
1-833-677-2668 (24 hour)
https://www.bootsontheground.ca/