Kids Help Phone offers free single-session counselling to youth aged 5-29 years old. Their service is completely anonymous. The phone line is available 24/7 and their texting line is open from 7pm to midnight ET.

Safety Planning helps people organize "what they're going to do" in a crisis. It can be really difficult to think clearly when we're in distress. Creating a plan ahead of time can help you get to a safe location or connect with safe people when in distress. Linked below is my guide to help you write your own Safety Plan.

Most regions have their own crisis line available. You can Google search to find what line is dedicated for your area. You want to choose a crisis line that is close to where you are in case you need emergency services dispatched. If you cannot find a crisis line in your area and you live in Ontario, you can contact ConnexOntario and they can find that information for you.

Sometimes all you need is to get something off your chest. Certified Listener's Society offers a free and confidential space for users to vent about their problems and share their experiences with another person. Their platform is available 24/7 and run by trained volunteers. This service is not specialized enough to help people through a crisis but can be a good preventative resource.

It can be extremely stressful to watch someone you love experience a crisis. I complied a list of simple steps you can take when someone else is in crisis and you’re not sure what to do.

Connex Ontario is an online platform that helps users find mental health, gambling, and addiction services in their area. They also have a phone and texting line that is open 24/7, free, and confidential. Connex Ontario does not provide counselling to callers. Responders can listen to your situation, answer questions, and locate resources in your area.