Resources
Phone and Text Support:
- Distress Centres of Greater Toronto:
(Available 24/7): Call 416-408-4357 or text 45645
- Crisis Services Canada:
(Available 24/7): Call 1-833.456.4566
(Support from 4pm- Midnight ET): text- 45645
- Kids Help Phone:
(Available 24/7): Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
Phone Support:
- Black Youth Helpline:
(Available 9:00am – 10:00pm): 1-833-294-8650
- Gerstein Crisis Centre:
(Available 24/7): Call 416-929-5200
- Youthdale – Crisis and Mobile Support Team:
(Available 9:00am – 10:00pm): 1-833-294-8650
Apps:
- Calm: This app teaches activities to help you sleep, breathe, and relax.
- Headspace: Options customized for three age groups—under 5, 6-8, and 9-12. Plus, parents can use the adult version to practice breathing alongside their child.
- Mylife: Personalized meditation and mindfulness app, that checks in with emotions and helps users feel calm.