| Organization Name | Services Offered | Client Audience | Helpline Number | Location | Other info/contact |
| CRISIS + MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES | |||||
| COAST | Run by St. Joe’s Healthcare Hamilton, mental health crises | Everyone | 24/7 =
905-972-8338 |
Hamilton | https://coasthamilton.ca/
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| ConnexOntario | Health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and/or gambling. | Everyone | 24/7 line =
1-866-531-2600 |
Virtual | Live chat, email, directory available online
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| Crisis Services Canada | Suicide prevention helpline, COVID resources, other resources database | Everyone | 24/7 line =
1-833-456-4566
Text 45645 |
VIrtual | https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
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| Good2Talk | Post-secondary students crisis helpline | Post-secondary students in Ontario | 24/7 – 1-866-925-5454
Text- GOOD2TALKON to 686868 |
Ontario | https://good2talk.ca/ontario/
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| Kids Help Phone | Crisis and talk line for any conversations for help needed. Speak to professional counsellors. | Youth and young people targeted | 24/7 helpline – 1-800-668-6868
Text- CONNECT to 686868 |
Virtual | Live chat also available on line
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| Salvation army HOPE line | “Are you worried about yourself or someone else? Do you need someone to talk to? Are you looking for direction? Does HOPE seem impossible to find? We are here to listen, support, provide HOPE.”
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Anyone | Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
905-522-1477 or 1-855-294-4673 |
Hamilton Office on Bay Street | Hamilton Number – 905-540-18888
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| Samaritans | Help and support in a number of areas, COVID resources and information, helpful videos and resources (eg- breathing exercises) | Everyone | 24/7 support 116-123 | Virtual | https://www.samaritans.org/
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| SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SAFETY SERVICES | |||||
| SACHA | Sexual assault centre. Support line, counselling and advocacy, public education. Feminist perspective. | Women and Men, LGBTQ+ open | 24/7 support
905-525-4162 |
Hamilton | http://sacha.ca/
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| SAVIS | Sexual assault and violence intervention services. Crisis counselling services for survivors of abuse (including childhood abuse). Also public education. | Everyone aged 12 and up, LGBTQ+ open | 24/7 support 905-875-1555 | Halton | https://www.savisofhalton.org/
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| Interval House of Hamilton | Emergency shelter, safety planning and support services for women (and their children) that have experienced abuse or violence. Counselling, financial support, education, etc. | Women (and their children if they have children) | 24-hour Crisis Line
905-387-8881 |
Hamilton | https://intervalhousehamilton.org/
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| PREGNANCY + WOMEN’S HEALTH | |||||
| Atwell Centre | Pregnancy support centre. Offer medical grade pregnancy tests, pregnancy options support, post abortion support, male mentoring and support, resources, and more. | Mostly women but also support for men and families | Hamilton | https://atwellcentre.com/
Email – info@preghamilton.ca Call – 905-393-8525 Text – 905-902-6082 |
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| Beginnings Family Services | Counselling and adoption services | Women, families. | Hamilton, Guelph, Woodstock | https://www.beginnings.ca/
call- 1-877-528-6665 |
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| RESOURCES + SUPPORT GROUPS + OTHER SERVICES | |||||
| DivorceCare for Kids | Non denominational support group for kids ages 5-12. Groups are run in different locations based on need (can find a group that is running on their website) | Kids ages 5-12 | Different locations. Can be Waterdown local. | https://www.dc4k.org/
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| Grace Haven | Offers young moms help with completing OSSD and childcare | Pregnant or parenting moms under 21 who need to complete their High school diploma | Hamilton | https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/altered/grace-haven/
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| Hamilton Family Health Team | Groups, workshops, and resources for topics such as: nutrition, mental health, addictions, physiotherapy, specific youth or women groups | Different groups for different people | Hamilton | https://www.hamiltonfht.ca/en/index.aspx
Call- 905-667-4848 |
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| Living Rock Youth Ministries | Resource centre working to be a safe place for youth-at-risk and help equip them to reach personal development goals, emergency shelter, other programs and help. | Youth ages 13-25 who are affected by significant risk factors | Hamilton | https://www.livingrock.ca/
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| Teen Challenge | 12 month faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation program offering skills development, health and life skills, vocational training | Men and women aged 18+ | Locations all across Canada | https://www.teenchallenge.ca/
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| YMCA Employment Services | Need help finding a job? Staff will help you with resumes, job searching and preparing you for the work world. | Ages 14+ | 905-690-9927 | Locations all across Canada | https://www.ymcahbb.ca/YtoWork |