Wellness Supports NOW
Your wellness matters to us. These are resources to connect to if you are in need of emergency help now.
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Black-focused Wellness and Mental Health Resources
Black Women in Motion – Resource and Referrals List
A wide-ranging set of mental health resources and supports throughout Toronto and region.
Skylark – offering Walk-in Services specifically to Black youth
416-482-0081 ex.6
Tuesday 9:00AM-1:30PM
Wednesday 1:00PM-7:00PM
416-482-0081 ex.5
Monday 1:30-5:00PM
Tuesday 1:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 1:30PM-5:00PM
If someone calls and identifies as Black they will be offered and can request to speak with a Black therapist, if this is their preference.
The Most Nurtured – Community Breathes Yoga (Inhale + Exhale Series) exclusively by and for Black womxn
WHEN: Every Thursday of June and July 8:00 – 8:45 pm via Zoom. (Eastern Time Zone)
https://www.themostnurtured.com/communitybreathes
Gentle yoga with an emphasis on self-care and emotional release. Class will start with a short self-care reflection followed by a yoga sequence with primarily slow movement and relaxation positions. All yoga levels are welcome. Join us for individual classes or the full series. This is a LGBTQ+, non-binary and trans-inclusive space. It is an anti-oppressive, and anti-colonial environment.
What’s Up Walk In – Remote Counselling Appointments
Free Virtual Mental Health Counselling
To be connected to a counsellor for a telephone or video session, please call MHTO at 1-866-585-6486, Monday to Friday 9AM – 7PM.
Have COVID Related Questions?
Telehealth Ontario 24/7
1-866-797-0000
Virtual Health Care
Tia Health
Appletree Medical
Need Help with replacing your ID?
PAID ID Clinic
416 691 7407
Mon- Fri 9AM-3PM
Need Help Now?
Kids Help Phone 24/7 – Up to Age 20
1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Online Chat
Toronto Distress Centre 24/7
416-408- 4357
Gerstein Centre 24/7
416-929-5200
Need Help Now?
Anishnawbe 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Management
416 891 8606
National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK
Assaulted Women’s Helpline 24/7
416-863-0511
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416-597-8808
LGBTQ Youth Line
Text: 647-694-4275
Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM
Chat: Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM
Walk-in Counselling
What’s Up Walk In Virtual Counselling
Mon- Fri 9AM-7PM
1 866 585 6486
Need to find Emergency Shelter?
Central Intake for Access to Shelters 24/7
416-338-4766
Eva’s Place: Youth Shelter (16-24)
416-441-1414
Eva’s Satellite: Youth Shelter (16-24) w/ Mental Health & Substance Use Support
416-229-1874
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction Sites in Toronto
Overdose Prevention Line
1-888-853-8542
Harm Reduction Supply Delivery
647 825 4327
(South of Bloor/ West of Yonge/ East of Parkside)
Pieces to Pathways
LGBTTQQ2SIA Harm Reduction Services
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Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
Harm Reduction Services
Supervised Consumption Sites
Queen West Site: 168 Bathurst St 416‑703‑8480
Parkdale Site: 1229 Queen St W 416-537-2455
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Where to Find Food
Food Link Hotline: Food Bank Access
416 392 6655
Toronto Drop-In Network
Find a Location
YSM Evergreen (Ages 16-24)
365 Spadina Ave
Take Away Meals Mon-Fri 12-2PM
Snacks, Water and Coffee 12-4:30PM
The 519
Takeaway Meals at 519 Church Street
Mon-Fri 1-4PM
Sat-Sun 12:30PM
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Fort York Food Bank
380 College Street
Tues, Thurs-Sat 9AM-11AM
For Help with Legal Questions
Online Legal Information
Steps to Justice
Legal Services for Youth >25
Justice for Children and Youth
Ontario Legal Line (24/7)
416-929-8400
Tenant Rights in Ontario
TenantRights.ca
Landlord & Tenant Board Info Line
416-645-8080
Mon-Fri 9-5PM
LTB: Help for Tenants
Frequently Asked Questions
Arts + Wellness
Sand In Water: Creative Gathering
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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council
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UNITY Charity
UNITY LIVE Schedule
VIBE Arts
Online Art Programs
Centre for Mindfulness
Online Meditations
Lifted By Purpose
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Toronto Public Library
Temporary Digital Card
Stress Management Apps
Check these out on your phone or whenever you can get WIFI.
- BIOFEEDBACK
- DAYLIOPACIFICA
- HEADSPACE
- SAM: STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
- CALM- MEDITATE, RELAX, SLEEP
- MINDSHIFT
- WHATSUP
- COLORFY: Colouring book for adults
- RELAXING SPA MUSIC
- AMBIENCE- NATURE SOUNDS
- SPOTIFY (MOOD PLAYLIST)
- SLEEP SOUNDS FREE- RELAX & SLEEP
- NATURE SOUNDS
- MOOD PATH
- WYSA
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