Mental Health Resources and Crisis Support
Mental health matters at every stage of life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or personal challenges, support is available. Caring for your mind is as crucial as caring for your body, and asking for help is a powerful first step.
Crisis Support:
9-8-8 Suicide Helpline
9-8-8 Suicide Helpline
Call or Text: 9-8-8
(Available 24-7 across Canada)
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
Message Online
(Available 24-7 across Canada)
Hope for Wellness
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Message Online
(Available 24-7 to all Indigenous people across Canada)
Distress Centre Durham
Distress Centre Durham
Call: 1-800-452-0688
(Available 24-7)
Durham Mental Health Services
Durham Mental Health Services
Call: 1-800-742-1890
(Available 24-7 for individuals 16+ or their supports.)
Local Support:
BeWell Therapy
BeWell Therapy Mental Wellness Hub
Services: Individual, family, couple, and youth counselling, and equine assisted psychotherapy
What they Offer: In-person sessions in Whitby and virtual appointments across Ontario
Contact: bewelltherapy.ca
Address: 4-214 Dundas Street East, Whitby, ON
2-1-1 Central
2-1-1 Central
Services: Directory services to help find support offerings within Durham Region
What they Offer: Connection to a variety of support programs, local to you
Call or Text: 2-1-1 (Available 24/7)
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Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
Services: Mental health advocacy, support programs, community services
What they Offer: Mental health education, support groups, community outreach
Contact: cmhadurham.ca
Durham Mental Health Services
Durham Mental Health Services (Lakeridge Health)
Services: Mental health advocacy, support programs, community services
What they Offer: Community support programs, crisis services, outreach programs
Contact: lh.ca
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Services: Public mental health hospital, located in Whitby, ON
What they Offer: Inpatient and outpatient services for individuals ages 12+ who are struggling with mental illness
Contact: 1-877-767-9642
Visit Website: ontarioshores.ca
WeConnect Mental Health & Wellness (Community Care Durham)
WeConnect Mental Health & Wellness (Community Care Durham)
Services: Group services (in person and online) that support community and mental health education
What they Offer: Support groups, workshops, and educational sessions for individuals ages 16+
Contact: communitycaredurham.on.ca
Blogs and Readings for Mental Health Support
Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
Resources: Mental health education articles and news about mental health events
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Canadian Red Cross Blog
Canadian Red Cross Blog
Resources: Mental health and well-being tips, community resources
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Children's Mental Health Blog
Children's Mental Health Ontario Blog
Resources: Tips and resources for families with children and youth mental health concerns
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