Support and Care When You Need It

Inclusive. Affirming. Accessible.

At All Kinds Club, we know that sometimes you need support right away, outside of therapy sessions. This page lists free, low-barrier, and affirming resources for mental health, crisis support, and community care. Many of these services are specifically geared toward queer, trans, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities, but all are welcome. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, peer support, or helpful tools, these resources are here to meet you where you are.

Crisis lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Line (Canada) – Available 24/7 via phone, text, or online chat. Supports all Canadians in crisis. Call or text 9-8-8. 988.ca

  • Kids Help Phone (Canada) – Confidential support for people under 20 years old of all identities. Call 1‑800‑668‑6868, text: 686868, or live chat. KidsHelpPhone.ca

  • Trans Lifeline (Canada) – Peer support hotline run by trans volunteers for trans and non-binary people. Call 1‑877‑330‑6366. TransLifeline.org

  • Gerstein Crisis Centre (Toronto) – 24/7 mental health crisis support via phone or in person. Inclusive and affirming for all communities. Call (416) 929-5200. GersteinCentre.org

  • ConnexOntario (Ontario) – Free, 24/7, confidential help navigating mental health, addiction, and gambling services in Ontario. You can call at 1‑866‑531‑2600, text “CONNEX” to 247247, or chat/email via ConnexOntario.ca

Queer and LGBTQ2S+ peer support

  • LGBT YouthLine – Peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Text 647-694-4275 or chat live at Youthline.ca

  • The 519 Crisis & Peer Support (Toronto) – LGBTQ2S+ peer support. The519.org

BIPOC and Indigenous-centered support

  • Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line – 24/7 support for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Call 1‑855‑242‑3310. HopeForWellness.ca

  • Nisa Helpline (Canada) – Support for Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities (province-specific). Call 1-888-315-6427. NisaFoundation.ca

  • Black Youth Helpline (Ontario) – Support and guidance for Black youth ages 12–29, including emotional support, mentoring, and mental health navigation. Phone: 1‑833‑294‑8650. BlackYouth.ca

Other helpful mental health resources

  • Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Peer support, educational materials, and referral info. CMHA.ca

  • Mood Disorders Society of Canada – Peer support groups and resources for mood disorders. MDSC.ca

  • CAMH (Ontario) – Mental health and addiction services, including assessment, treatment, education, and crisis support. Phone: 416‑535‑8501. CAMH.ca

These resources are not a replacement for therapy. If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.