Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

408 Helpline GTA


Description

Telephone assistance to persons in need of immediate emotional support and reassurance, and crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues such as

  • emotional distress
  • marginalization and/or social isolation
  • family violence
  • mental health crisis, addictions
  • risk of suicide
  • mental and physical health concerns
  • financial stress, unemployment
Eligibility
Open to all 18 years and older
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
Application Process
Call
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-408-4357 - 416-408-HELP ; 408 Helpline 24/7
Web Site
https://www.dcogt.com
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Stn Adelaide; PO Box 243
Toronto, ON, M5C 2J4
Canada
Languages
Cantonese, English, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
March 10, 2026
Last Verified On
January 30, 2026
Address
Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Accessibility
Contact for details
Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Crisis telephone support line Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Peel Region
  • York Region