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.