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Crisis Lines
If you or a loved one are in need of immediate help, the confidential helplines below are available 24/7.
Talk Suicide Canada (CALL) — 1-833-456-4566
Toll-free, available 24/7/365
Talk Suicide Canada (TEXT) — 45645
Available 4 p.m.—midnight ET
Kids Help Phone (CALL) — 1-800-668-6868
Toll-free, available 24/7/365
Kids Help Phone (TEXT) — Text CONNECT to 686868
Available 24/7/365
Trans Lifeline (CALL) — 1-877-330-6366
Toll-free, available 24/7/365
Asian-Specific Resources
Asian Initiative In Mental Health Clinic (Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ont.)
The Asian Initiative in Mental Health (AIM) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for people of Chinese background with mental illness.
Asian Mental Health Collective Asian Canadian Therapist Directory
An online directory featuring Asian therapists practicing in Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association York Region - Family Support Group (Virtual)
The Family Support Group assists families and caregivers to increase their knowledge of mental illnesses, get support and obtain the tools they need to make informed decisions. It is designed strictly for family members and caregivers caring for a loved one with mental illness. The Family Support Group is also available in Chinese, Farsi, Tamil and Urdu.
CAMH: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Toronto, Ont.)
Offers mental health info sheets in multiple languages, including Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Tamil, Vietnamese
Chimo Services (Richmond, B.C)
Offers adult crisis and suicide intervention counselling and parent education series; service offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Japanese and Korean.
Chinese Mental Health Promotion Program (Vancouver, B.C.)
The Chinese Mental Health Promotion Program improves the lives of individuals in the Chinese community by increasing awareness of mental health issues, promoting wellness through recreational and leisure activities and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Community Family Services Ontario (Scarborough, Markham and Mississauga, Ont.)
CFSO provides professional counselling, settlement, disabilities, and special needs services to individuals and families in need. Offer services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese.
Family Services York Region (Ontario)
Offers counselling, community cultural support program and parenting program.
Cultural Outreach Groups: Free of Charge
Positive Parenting Programs: Free of Charge
Counselling: Based on a sliding scale
Languages Provided: Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Mandarin/Cantonese, Punjabi
Hong Fook Mental Health Association (Markham and Toronto, Ont.)
Ethno-cultural community mental health agency with a consolidated culturally competent team serving Asian and other communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Hong Fook provides a continuum of mental health services covering the spectrum from “promoting wellness” to “managing illness” in Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean, Vietnamese and English.
Kelty Mental Health Resources (B.C. Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, B.C.)
A provincial resource centre that provides resources in all areas of mental health and addictions, such as how to support children and youth with mental challenges and different types of therapy. Resources available in Punjabi, Chinese and Korean.
South Asian Canadians Health & Social Services (SACHSS) (Brampton, Ont.)
SACHSS offers culturally and linguistically appropriate services, for South Asian men, women, seniors and youth, and other communities.
South Asian Therapists
The largest South Asian mental health therapist and counselling community in the world. Has a directory with hundreds of South Asian therapists, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani and Nepali heritage.
SUCCESS Chinese Helpline (Vancouver, B.C.)
Provides support to Chinese Canadians who experience difficulties due to language and cultural barriers, and fear of social stigma. while demonstrating cultural sensitivity towards diverse values and beliefs.
Cantonese Helpline: 604-270-8233
Mandarin HelpLine: 604-270-8222
Support Enhance Access Services (Toronto, GTA)
SEAS provides support for victims of domestic violence, settlement, senior and youth services. Offers services in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese.
Touchstone Family Association - Chinese Support Group (Richmond, B.C.)
Provides parent education and support with a cultural emphasis. There are opportunities to develop social networking, parenting skills, sharing experiences, promoting friendship, community resources, enhancing family life and relationships.
Additional Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
National Center Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Teen Dating Violence & Abuse (Love is Respect hotline)
1-866-331-9474
National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Boys Town (Parenting & Youth Advice for Males and Females)
1-800-448-3000
Crying Baby Hotline
1-866-243-2229
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress
1-800-985-5990