988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Anyone in Canada thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.
Call or text 9-8-8 free, any time, anywhere in Canada.
Updated 2026-06-15 · 988.ca
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Need help right now?
Free, confidential and open 24/7. Call or text any of these first.
Verified Jun 2026
211 Ontario
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineIncome support (OW/ODSP)ID / clothing / basic needs
24/7
Everyone. Free, confidential help finding community and government services.
Call or text 2-1-1, or 1-877-330-3213. TTY 1-888-340-1001. Service in 150+ languages.
Updated 2026-06-15 · 211ontario.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineVAW / domestic violenceSexual assault centre
24/7
Women and gender-diverse people experiencing abuse or violence.
Toll-free 1-866-863-0511. GTA 416-863-0511. TTY 1-866-863-7868. Mobile: dial #SAFE (#7233).
Updated 2026-06-15 · awhl.org
Fem'aide
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineVAW / domestic violence
24/7
Femmes francophones victimes de violence.
Ligne francophone. Tel/texto 1-877-336-2433. ATS 1-866-860-7082.
Updated 2026-06-15 · femaide.ca
Talk4Healing
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental healthVAW / domestic violence
24/7
Indigenous women across Ontario, all situations.
Culturally grounded support in Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Cree and English. Call or text 1-855-554-4325. Website verified 2026-10-04: previous site https://www.talk4healing.com appears dead (connection refused); updated to operator Beendigen's current Talk4Healing page.
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/
ConnexOntario
Province-wide
Open 24/7Mental healthAddiction / substance use
24/7
Anyone seeking mental health, addiction or problem gambling services in Ontario.
Free information and referral to local services. Not a crisis line, but can connect you to one. Website verified 2026-10-04: canonical URL is https://connexontario.ca/ (www.connexontario.ca redirects).
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://connexontario.ca/
Drug and Alcohol Helpline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Addiction / substance useCrisis line
24/7
Anyone affected by substance use.
Confidential help and referrals for alcohol and drug concerns, run by ConnexOntario. Website verified 2026-10-04: canonical URL is https://connexontario.ca/ (www.connexontario.ca redirects).
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://connexontario.ca/
Kids Help Phone
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Young people across Canada.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, any time.
Updated 2026-06-15 · kidshelpphone.ca
Good2Talk
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Post-secondary students in Ontario.
Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
Updated 2026-06-15 · good2talk.ca
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
All Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Counselling in English, French and, on request, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut. Call or chat online.
Updated 2026-06-15 · hopeforwellness.ca
Trans Lifeline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
Updated 2026-06-15 · translifeline.org
LGBT Youthline
Province-wide
Crisis lineMental health
Sun-Fri 4pm-9:30pm
2SLGBTQ+ youth 29 and under in Ontario.
Peer support by phone 1-800-268-9688, text 647-694-4275, or chat.
Updated 2026-06-15 · youthline.ca
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Province-wide
Open 24/7Human trafficking supportCrisis line
24/7
Anyone affected by or witnessing human trafficking.
Confidential, multilingual. Connects victims and survivors to services and supports.
Updated 2026-06-15 · canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Seniors Safety Line
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis line
24/7
Older adults experiencing abuse or neglect.
Confidential support in over 200 languages, run by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario.
Updated 2026-06-15 · eapon.ca
Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Veterans, former RCMP members, and their families.
Free, confidential psychological support 24/7.
Updated 2026-06-15 · veterans.gc.ca
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Anyone in the Ottawa region needing emotional support.
Distress and crisis line. Text and chat also available during posted hours.
Updated 2026-06-15 · dcottawa.on.ca
Ottawa Mental Health Crisis Line
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Adults 16+ in Ottawa experiencing a mental health crisis.
Ottawa 613-722-6914, or toll-free 1-866-996-0991. Mobile crisis team available. Website verified 2026-10-04: crisisline.ca now redirects to the Distress Centre of Ottawa's Crisis Line page; updated to current canonical URL.
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/crisis-line/
Cornerstone Housing for Women
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterVAW / domestic violenceTransitional housing
24/7
Women and gender-diverse people 16+ who are homeless or at risk.
Emergency shelter and supportive/transitional housing. Head office: 314 Booth St.
Updated 2026-06-15 · cornerstonewomen.ca / 211
Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterAddiction / substance useID / clothing / basic needs
24/7
Men experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter, meals, addiction and stabilization programs. Website https://ottawaboothcentre.org appears broken as of 2026-10-04 (SSL certificate expired; site unreachable) — needs review.
Updated 2026-10-04 · ottawaboothcentre.org / 211
Shepherds of Good Hope - Emergency Women's Shelter
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterHarm reduction
24/7
Women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness.
Low-barrier, harm-reduction shelter. Call ext. 324. Main org line 613-789-8210.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sghottawa.com / 211
Shepherds of Good Hope - Main Shelter
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterHarm reductionFood bank / meals
24/7
Adults experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter, soup kitchen and managed alcohol program.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sghottawa.com
The Ottawa Mission
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsAddiction / substance useHealth clinic
24/7
Men experiencing homelessness; meals open to anyone in need.
Emergency shelter, hot meals, health clinic, addiction and hospice services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawamission.com
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa - Downtown Drop-In
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Drop-inEmergency shelterFood bank / mealsHealth clinic
Drop-in daily; crisis line 24/7
Youth 16-20 (drop-in); youth crisis line for all ages.
Drop-in 613-241-7788 ext. 300. 24/7 youth crisis line 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ysb.ca / 211
Operation Come Home
Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-inFood bank / mealsIncome support (OW/ODSP)ID / clothing / basic needs
Mon-Fri daytime
Youth 16-30 experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Drop-in, meals, employment and education programs, food bank.
Updated 2026-06-15 · operationcomehome.ca
Interval House of Ottawa
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7 crisis line
Women, femmes, non-binary and gender-diverse people and their children fleeing violence.
24-hr crisis line 613-234-5181. Text 613-704-5535. Pets welcome.
Updated 2026-06-15 · intervalhouseottawa.org
Nelson House of Ottawa-Carleton
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7 crisis line
Women and their children fleeing intimate partner violence.
24-hour crisis and safety-planning line 613-225-3129.
Updated 2026-06-15 · nelsonhouse.on.ca
Chrysalis House (Western Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7 crisis line
Women and gender-diverse people 16+ and their children fleeing abuse.
25-bed shelter operated by Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.
Updated 2026-06-15 · wocrc.ca
Maison d'amitie
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Femmes francophones et leurs enfants fuyant la violence.
Refuge francophone. Assistance 613-747-0020 / 613-744-7789.
Updated 2026-06-15 · maisondamitie.ca
Harmony House
Ottawa · Ottawa
Transitional housingVAW / domestic violence
Mon-Fri daytime
Women and children who have experienced violence, needing longer-term housing.
Ottawa's only second-stage (transitional) violence-against-women shelter.
Updated 2026-06-15 · harmonyhousews.com
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Sexual assault centreCrisis line
24/7 crisis line
Survivors of sexual violence, women and gender-diverse people.
24/7 confidential support line 613-234-2266. Office 613-725-2160.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sascottawa.com
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Open 24/7Sexual assault centreCrisis line
24/7 crisis line
Survivors of sexual assault and their supporters.
24-hour crisis line and counselling.
Updated 2026-06-15 · orcc.net
Somerset West CHC - HART Hub
Ottawa · Ottawa
Harm reductionDrop-inCommunity health centreAddiction / substance use
Daily drop-in 9:30am-10pm
People who are homeless or use substances.
Showers, supplies, peer support, service navigation. Outreach 613-447-0029.
Updated 2026-06-15 · swchc.on.ca / 211
Centretown Community Health Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreHarm reductionMental health
Mon-Fri (see site)
Residents of central Ottawa; harm-reduction supplies for anyone.
Primary care, mental health, needle exchange and safer supply program.
Updated 2026-06-15 · centretownchc.org / 211
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreHarm reductionAddiction / substance use
Mon-Fri (see site)
Residents of Sandy Hill and Lowertown; Oasis program for people who use drugs.
Primary care, harm reduction (The Junction) and the Oasis integrated care program.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sandyhillchc.on.ca / 211
The Well / La Source (Belong Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsIncome support (OW/ODSP)
Daytime drop-in (see site)
Women and gender-diverse people.
Drop-in with laundry, showers, community navigation. Ontario Works drop-in Tuesdays.
Updated 2026-06-15 · belongottawa.ca
St. Joe's Women's Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsFood bank / meals
Weekday daytime drop-in
Women and gender-diverse people who are homeless or in need.
Meals, clothing, hygiene, ID clinic and social support. Website verified 2026-10-04: previous domain https://stjoeswomenscentre.ca no longer resolves (dead); updated to current official site https://www.stjoeswomenscentre.org.
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://www.stjoeswomenscentre.org
Centre 507 Drop-In
Ottawa · Ottawa
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsFood bank / meals
Daily drop-in (see site)
Adults 18+ experiencing poverty or homelessness.
Meals, showers, laundry, ID and benefit help, social support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · centre507.org
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreMental healthHealth clinic
Mon-Fri (see site)
First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Ottawa.
Health clinic, mental health, youth programs, housing and street outreach.
Updated 2026-06-15 · wabano.com / 211
Ottawa Food Bank
Ottawa · Ottawa
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Mon-Fri office; member agencies vary
Ottawa residents in need of food.
Supplies a network of neighbourhood food banks. Call or visit site to find your closest one.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawafoodbank.ca
Parkdale Food Centre
Ottawa · Ottawa
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needsDrop-in
Weekday daytime (see site)
Residents of Hintonburg, Mechanicsville and area.
Fresh food, community meals and programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · parkdalefoodcentre.ca
Legal Aid Ontario - Ottawa
Ottawa · Ottawa
Legal aid
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Low-income Ontarians facing criminal, family, immigration or other legal issues.
Provincial line 1-800-668-8258. Ottawa district office 613-238-7931.
Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca / 211
University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic
Ottawa · Ottawa
Legal aid
Mon-Fri daytime
Low-income residents; landlord-tenant, social assistance and small claims matters.
Ext. 3480. Student legal aid clinic supervised by lawyers.
Updated 2026-06-15 · uottawa.ca / 211
HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)
Province-wide
Legal aid
Mon-Fri daytime
People in Ontario living with HIV facing legal issues.
Free, confidential legal help across Ontario.
Updated 2026-06-15 · halco.org
City of Ottawa - Ontario Works / Social Services
Ottawa · Ottawa
Income support (OW/ODSP)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Ottawa residents needing financial assistance (Ontario Works).
Call 3-1-1 (613-580-2400) for financial and social assistance. Apply online for Ontario Works.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ottawa.ca
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Province-wide
Income support (OW/ODSP)
Mon-Fri business hours
People with disabilities in financial need.
Income and employment support. Contact your local ODSP office (find it on ontario.ca or via 2-1-1).
Updated 2026-10-03 · ontario.ca
Toronto Central Intake
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Anyone in Toronto needing emergency shelter.
Central referral for all Toronto shelters. Call 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398 or 311.
Updated 2026-06-15 · toronto.ca
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Emergency shelterDrop-inTransitional housing
24/7
Youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
Shelter, drop-in, health, education and housing programs for young people.
Updated 2026-06-15 · covenanthousetoronto.ca
Fred Victor
Toronto · Toronto
Emergency shelterDrop-inTransitional housingFood bank / meals
Varies by program
Adults experiencing homelessness and poverty in Toronto.
Shelters, drop-ins, meals, housing and employment supports.
Updated 2026-06-15 · fredvictor.org