If you have doubts about whether you belong, if you’re loved, or if your life matters, talk to someone who can help you realize how significant you really are. A trusted friend, a parent, a respected teacher or a compassionate counsellor can help you work through your darkest hour or put you in touch with people who can help you renew your passion for life. You are loved, you do matter, but you do need to reach out to realize just how much you mean.
If you are facing a situation that you feel is overwhelming, if you feel depressed or are considering suicide, call the following numbers immediately. There are also other resources for many other emergencies faced by teens.
The following four help lines are available 24 hours a day for any emergency situation or mental health crisis so do not hesitate to call if you feel depressed or suicidal. Calls are confidential.
Grand River Hospital Crisis Team Canadian Mental Health Association Distress Centre Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line Canadian Mental Health Association Youth Line |
742-3611 745-1166 744-1813 745-9909 |
Canadian Mental Health Association K-W Grand River Hospital Emergency Department GRH Psychiatric and Mental Health Access Referral Line Mood Disorders Association for Waterloo Region Kids Help Phone Front Door Here 24/7 Waterloo-Wellington |
744-2049 749-4242 749-4310 884-5455 1-800-668-6868 749-2932 1-844-437-3247 |
R.O.O.F. (shelter and substance abuse counselling) Betty Thompson Youth Centre House of Friendship St. John’s Kitchen |
742-2788 749-1450 742-8327 745-8928 |
Anselma House Marillac Place Monica Ainslie Place Mary’s Place St. Monica House |
742-5894 571-0722 624-0481 744-0120 743-0291 |
Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition | 745-4875 |
St. Mary’s Hospital Counselling (alcohol, drugs, gambling) Regional Addiction Counselling Withdrawal Management Services Drug and Alcohol Information Line Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment Ontario Problem Gambling Help Line Narcotics Anonymous ACCKWA (free needle exchange) Alateen (support group for teens affected by drinking) Smokers Helpline ConnexOntario |
745-2585 743-6951 749-4300 x.2623 1-800-463-6273 1-800-565-8603 1-888-230-3505 651-1121 570-3687 742-6921 1-877-513-5333 Text CONNEX to 247247 or call 1-866-531-2600 |
Family and Children Services K-W Pregnancy Centre Planned Parenthood Prenatal Classes Prenatal Nutrition Program Young Mom’s Support Group Young Father’s Group |
746-0540 886-4001 743-9360 621-6110 883-2267 749-0977 743-0291 |
HIV/STD Clinic (free, anonymous HIV/STD testing) AIDS Info Line Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic |
883-2251 1-800-665-2437 883-2267 |
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Lesbian/Gay/Bi Youth Line ACCKWA Youth Group Gays and Lesbians of Waterloo (UW) OK2BME |
650-5155 1-800-268-9688 570-3687 884-4569 519-884-0000 |
Sexual Assault Treatment Centre Waterloo Regional Police Ears for Male Victims of Sexual Abuse K-W Sexual Assault and Support Centre |
749-6994 653-7700 570-3277 741-8633 |
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