Crisis and Free Mental Health Support Resources
Crisis Support: 9-8-8
If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, call the Mental Health Crisis Hotline (Canada Wide): 9-8-8
Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Boots on the Ground
https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
Peer Support 24/7: 1-833-677-BOOT (2668)
Anonymous support by first responders, by first responders.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
https://www.awhl.org/contact-us
GTA 416.863.0511 | TOLL-FREE 1.866.863.0511 | TOLL-FREE TTY1.866.863.7868
#SAFE (#7233) On your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
If you or someone you know is being abused. Safety planning support available.
Trans LifeLine
https://translifeline.org/hotline/
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Canada and US number, and website has other supporting resources.
Find a Helpline, Anywhere in the World
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you.
Mental Health Crisis Line for Children and Youth
1-844-287-9072 | https://somewheretoturn.ca
For Children and youth, AND their families, caregivers, and service providers.
24/7 Support: Muskoka - Nippising - Parry Sound
Contact 211
Call or Text 2-1-1 | Toll-Free: 1-877-330-3213 | https://211ontario.ca/contact/
211 quickly and confidentially connects people to social services and community programs across the province. Answered by real people 24/7. Service is available in 150+ languages.
Canada Beyond the Blue
https://canadabeyondtheblue.com
Providing community of support to police members and their families.
Badge of Life
Crisis resources, mental health resources, and peer support that is specific to first responders, military, veterans, and other public safety personnel.
One Stop Talk
1-855-416-8255 | https://onestoptalk.ca/
Free, confidential service that lets kids and youth get immediate mental health support with a registered therapist.
Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health
Peer support for parents and caregivers of kids with mental health challenges and neurodiversity.
Non-Insured Health Benefits
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1572537161086/1572537234517
Non-insured health benefits for Indigenous community members.
Free Counselling Society Canada
https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca
Counselling for all in Ontario, BC and Canada-Wide. (Application process listed on website.)
ConnexOntario
24/7 access and support to help discover mental health, additions, and problem gambling services.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program & Minookmi
For depression and anxiety related concerns in Ontario, these are some free services offered through the Ontario government and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Minookmi for Indigenous community members: https://www.therapyontario.ca/minookmii
Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
Anonymous sexual assault helpline: 1(800) 461-2929
MiND-AID
https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com/
Mental Help for Young People in Muskoka.
2025 Wellness Within Reach Pilot Program
https://lakeview-counselling.ca/free%2Flow-cost-programs
Offered by Lakeview Counselling and Wellness. Equitable and tiered pricing for therapy with pro-bono option for Muskoka residents.
Moving Forward Family Services
Moving Forward is a non-profit charity organization that offers free short-term and affordable long-term counselling options to folks across British Columbia, as well as to anyone in Canada unable to access local support.