PRISMATIC COMPASSION RESOURCES
Crisis and Support Resources
Immediate Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact any of the following:
- Emergency Services: Dial 911
- Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 | talksuicide.ca
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 | A hotline run by and for trans individuals.
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | kidshelpphone.ca | 24/7 support for youth.
Mental Health Support
For ongoing mental health needs:
- CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health): camh.ca | Emergency and outpatient services.
- Local Crisis Centres: Contact your nearest center for immediate support.
-Canadian Mental Health Association - Local branches available.
- Walk-in Counselling Services: Available in many communities for same-day assistance.
- Addiction Support Services: Reach out to local programs or here.
LGBT2SQIA+ Specific Resources
Support for the LGBT2SQIA+ community:
- Rainbow Health Ontario: rainbowhealthontario.ca | Promoting health equity for LGBT2SQIA+ individuals.
- LGBT YouthLine: 1-800-268-9688 | youthline.ca | Peer support for youth.
- 2SLGBTQ+ Crisis Support: egale.ca | Resources and advocacy for the community.
Medical Support
- Hospital Emergency Departments: Visit your nearest hospital for emergency care.
- Urgent Care Clinics: Ideal for non-life-threatening medical needs.
- Chronic Illness Support Services: Contact local or national organizations for guidance.
- After-hours Medical Services: Contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for free medical advice.
Community Support
For additional community assistance:
- Food Banks: Locate your nearest food bank through foodbankscanada.ca.
- Emergency Shelters: Find a shelter near you at sheltersafe.ca.
- Domestic Violence Support: Dial 1-800-799-7233 or visit sheltersafe.ca.
- Financial Aid Resources: Contact 211 Ontario for financial and housing support.
Sexual Violence Crisis Support
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, the following resources
can provide immediate and ongoing support:
- Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa: sascottawa.com | Offers a 24/7 crisis line and counselling services.
- Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC): sexualassaultsupport.ca | Find a local sexual assault center in Ontario.
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 | 24/7 support for women experiencing violence or abuse.
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org | U.S.-based but offers helpful online resources and chat support.
- Hope 24/7: hope247.ca | Trauma counselling and crisis intervention for those affected by relationship and sexual violence.
Neuro-Affirming Support
- For neurodivergent individuals and their families, here are some affirming resources:
- Autism Ontario: autismontario.com | Support groups, resources, and advocacy for autistic individuals and families.
- SPECTRUM Waterloo: ourspectrum.com | A support organization for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community.
- Neurodiversity Affirming Therapists Directory: affirmingtherapists.com | Find therapists specializing in neurodivergent-affirming care.
- Neurodivergent Insights: neurodivergentinsights.com | Tools and resources for understanding neurodiversity, including sensory and social support.
-Embrace Autism | Self assessments, tools and resources for improving understanding ADHD/Autism in a neuro-affirming way.
Gender-Affirming Care and Trans-Friendly Support
For gender-affirming healthcare and trans-friendly resources:
- Rainbow Health Ontario: rainbowhealthontario.ca | Comprehensive directory of gender-affirming healthcare providers and services across Ontario.
- Sherbourne Health: sherbourne.on.ca | Offers primary healthcare, hormone therapy, and mental health services for trans and non-binary individuals.
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 | translifeline.org | Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
- Egale Canada: egale.ca | Advocacy, education, and support for LGBT2SQIA+ Individuals, including trans and non-binary-specific resources.
- The 519: the519.org | A Toronto-based community centre offering trans-inclusive programs, legal clinics, and mental health support.
- Gender-Affirming Surgery Resources: cpath.ca | Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health provides resources for accessing surgery and healthcare.
- PFLAG Canada: pflagcanada.ca | Support for trans individuals and their families through peer support groups and resources.
- Enby (Non-Binary) Resource Hub: enbyhub.org | A collection of resources specifically for non-binary and gender-diverse individuals.
Disclaimer
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not substitute professional mental health or medical care. If you are struggling, please reach out to a healthcare provider or emergency services.