Specialized Crisis Support

Do you need urgent help? Are you in crisis, feeling unsafe, or worried you might hurt yourself or others?ÌýIf you are experiencing a life-threatening issue, please call 911 or contact the Campus Special Constable Service (519) 888-491 ext. 22222

Specialized Crisis Support

Sometimes we are working through complex situations that require more specialized support than a generic crisis line can provide. There are a variety of resources that have been developed to support individuals with specific concerns. Below are some of these specialized resources and support.

Crisis and Urgent Support Lines

  • The Crisis Line: 519-744-1813 or 1-866-366-4566 (toll free). Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year throughout À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region offering prevention, assessment, intervention and resolution for urgent mental health and psychosocial crisis situations.

  • - 519-653-7700Ìý

  • - 519-744-3311Ìý

  • - 519-272-8210Ìý

  • - 519-621-2330Ìý

  • (519-741-9184)Ìý

  • : Mental health and addictions database line - 519 744-5594Ìý

  • Cambridge Mobile Crisis Walk In: 3-9 Wellington St., Cambridge, ON N1R 3Y4. Phone: 519-740-7782, Hours: Daily 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.Ìý

  • (Stratford) - 1-888-829-7484Ìý

  • : helpline for postsecondary students and employees. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.Ìý

  • : support for kids and families call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868Ìý

  • (live chat option)Ìý

  • Visit Crisis Services Canada for the nearest you.Ìý

Indigenous People Support Lines
  • - 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) - offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
  • - call 1-855-554-4325 available 24/7 - culturally grounded and confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages across Ontario.
  • Office of Indigenous Relations - urgent support during regular hours (Mon-Fri) 519-888-4567 ext. 42655
  • The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Indigenous Student Support Counselor, Laura Belben (she/her) (MA, MSW, RSW)

LGBTQIA2S+ Support Lines
  • - call 1-877-330-6366 (17:00 - 01:00 Eastern Time)
  • (LGBTQ+) - textÌý647-694-4275 (16:00 - 21:00 Eastern Time) OR call 1-800-268-9688
  • - À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region's Rainbow Community Space
  • (PDF)

  • - text CONNECT at 686868 OR call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) - crisis service that does not require an app, a data plan, or wifi, and supports kids, teens, and young adults.

  • - call 1-844-437-3247

Mental Health

  • Call 1-866-531-2600 (Canada wide)Ìý

  • (1-866-531-2600) Mental health, addiction, and problem gambling servicesÌý

  • Visit for a location nearest you.Ìý

Racism and Discrimination
  • (WRPS) - if you experienced or witnessed a hate crime, WRPS can guide you through the experience.
  • - text RISE at 686868 OR call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) - crisis service that does not require an app, a data plan, or wifi, and supports kids, teens, and young adults.
  • - call 416-285-9944 OR 1-833-294-8650 (toll-free)
  • - call 1-212-868-6741 (10:00 - 22:00 ET Monday - Saturday) - Helpline for South Asian Women in North America offering support in 8 languages.
  • If you are a student or employee and you’ve experienced racism and need a space for support, understanding your resources, you can connect with the Equity Office for help.
  • The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism (EDI-R)Ìý works with students and employees across campus to advance anti-racism and equity through evidence-based policies, practices and programs.Ìý

Sexual Harassment and Violence

Substance Use, Gambling, and Addiction
  • Call 1-800-565-8603Ìý
  • (DRS) - Call 1-877-254-3348 - Free, confidential professional help and resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Provides referrals for those seeking support with substances.
  • (RAAC) (À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ-Wellington) - assists people who are struggling with substance dependency. At the RAAC, Medical Practitioners, Counselors, and Peer Support Workers are all available to provide assistance to everyone – regardless of substance used.Ìý

Suicide
  • at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7).
  • - text CONNECT at 686868 OR call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) - crisis service that does not require an app, a data plan, or wifi, and supports kids, teens, and young adults.
  • - 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) - offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.