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Crisis Services Canada

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Hamilton Crisis Centre

Walk-in and phone support for individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis in Hamilton.

Online

Text HOME to 686868

Text-based crisis support

Not ready to talk? Connect with a crisis counsellor by text or online chat, available 24/7.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 9-8-8 at any time for suicide crisis support or guidance about someone you are worried about.

9-1-1 and emergency departments

If there is an immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.

COAST Hamilton

24-hour / 7 days a week COAST Crisis Line
905-972-8338

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support

CRISIS LINES Women’s Services
905.523.6277

Mental Health Crisis Support
905.529.7878

Kids Help Phone

Need help now? Start a confidential conversation with a real person you can trust
1-800-668-6868 /Text 686868

Good2Talk

Contact us 24/7. We’re Good2Talk whenever you need us!
18669255454 or 686868

CMHA Hamilton

NEED HELP? Visit the ConnexOntario or call 1-866-531-2600

COAST Hamilton

24-hour / 7 days a week COAST Crisis Line
905-972-8338

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support

CRISIS LINES Women’s Services
905.523.6277

Mental Health Crisis Support
905.529.7878

Youth Wellness Centre

https://www.stjoes.ca

211 Ontario

https://211ontario.ca

Be Safe App

https://besafeapp.ca/

Heartache2Hope

https://heartache2hope.com/