Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Mental health crisis services in Durham Region
Emergency
Dial 9-1-1 if you require emergency services, or go to your nearest emergency department. Find a list of local hospitals here.
Crisis and suicide prevention call 9-8-8
Call or text 9-8-8 to access bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support. The service is free and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Trained crisis responders are there to listen and to provide non-judgmental, compassionate support, offering a safe space to talk. Translation services may be requested.
Other crisis services
Distress Centre Durham 905-430-2522 and 1-800-452-0688
Distress Centre Durham provides emotional support, crisis and suicide management and community education to those in distress.
- 24 hour telephone helpline service
- Crisis Call-Out Program
- Community Contact Call-Out Program
- Suicide survivor support groups
- Community training and education
Durham Mental Health Services 905-430-2522 or toll free 1-800-452-0688
Telephone support is available toll free, 24 hours per day, to support individuals in crisis and/or their supports. A community visit by the mobile crisis team can be arranged to support the individual in their preferred environment. Follow-up support, including linkage and referral to other community supports, are also available.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support for kids, teens and young adults in English and French.
211Ontario.ca dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a service available by phone, text, online search, email or chat that connects people to local services, programs and community supports. 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available in over 150 languages. Additional identity specific and culturally relevant supportive crisis lines can be accessed through this service.
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