Helplines

Alcoholics Anonymous

A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a drinking problem and would like to talk to an AA member, please reach out via the 24-7 phone number listed above (answered by AA members in Windsor-Essex).

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

1-866-863-0511 | #SAFE (Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus) | awhl.org

Offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to women who have experienced any type of abuse anywhere in Ontario.

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

1-833-900-1010 | canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca

A confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 across Canada to connect victims, survivors, and community members with support, information and resources.

Community Crisis Centre

519-973-4435 | hdgh.org/mhaucc

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare’s Community Crisis Centre provides telephone crisis response to individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing an acute mental illness and/or psychosocial crisis.

Fem’aide

1-877-336-2433 | femaide.ca

Anonymous crisis counselling and referral services for Francophone and French-speaking women affected by gender-based violence. Provides support, information, and referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hiatus House

519-252-7781 | hiatushouse.com

A social service agency offering confidential intervention for families experiencing domestic violence in a culturally sensitive manner. Services include crisis intervention services which are available on the phone and in person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hope for Wellness

1-855-242-3310

A 24/7 crisis helpline for Indigenous people across Canada that provides culturally responsive support and counselling.

Kids’ Help Phone

1-800-668-6868 | Text 68-68-68 | kidshelpphone.ca

Canada’s only 24/7 mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.

Seniors Safety Line – Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

1-866-299-1011 | eapon.ca

A 24-hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. Offers emotional support, safety planning, and information through the assistance of a live counsellor.

Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

519-253-3100 | 519-253-9667 (24-hour crisis line) | saccwindsor.net

24-hour crisis assistance for both male and female victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse and incest as well as their family members or significant others.

Suicide Crisis Helpline

9-8-8 (Text or Call) | 988.ca

Provides 24-hour urgent response to residents across Canada who are contemplating suicide.

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

1-866-887-0015 | ontario.ca

A multilingual, 24/7 crisis and referral hotline for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Talk4Healing

1-855-554-4325 | beendigen.com

Culturally sensitive and inclusive 24-hour crisis counselling, advice and support for Indigenous women.