Crisis Resources:
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.Gerstein Crisis Centre
We are here to listen.In crisis? Call us at (416) 929-5200.
CAMH: Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
Convenient, confidential, same-day virtual mental health support.Youth Resources:
Yorktown Family Services
Yorktown Family Services offers free grief and bereavement programs for children and youth.Yorktown Family Services
Lighthouse Grief Support
Lighthouse offers free support, resources and connections for each family member as each person navigates their unique journey through grief, loss, and change.The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada
A non-profit charitable organization that raises funds to distribute to Canadian registered charities that support children’s bereavement. Their team is made up of community members who have all been touched by the impact of children’s grief.The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources:
Queer Community Deathcare
This is a space of support for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in matters regarding end of life, death, dying, and grief.Queer Community Deathcare
Hope Health
HopeHealth is committed to provide you with the support you need. We invite you to join any of our many specialty and general groups for adults, children and healthcare providers.CAMH: Rainbow Services (2SLGBTQ+)
Rainbow Services provide group therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people who are concerned about their drug and alcohol use.CAMH: Rainbow Services (2SLGBTQ+)
Contact Rainbow Services by calling 416-535-8501 then press 2.
Seniors Resources:
Baycrest Centre: Seniors Support Program
The Seniors Support Program provides free support to seniors and family caregivers living in the community by consistently staying in touch with them.Family Services Toronto: Seniors and Caregivers Support Services (SCSS)
The SCSS offers counselling for seniors regarding bereavement, life changes, uprooting, caregiver and family stress.Family Services Toronto: Seniors and Caregivers Support Services (SCSS)
Circle of Care
Circle of Care provides group support in a safe and nurturing environment. Group members may share feelings of loss, learn about the grieving process, and develop strategies for coping.MAID (medical assistance in dying) Resources:
Bridge C-14
By providing meaningful connections and access to resources, Bridge C-14 is a non-profit organization that works to help improve the lives of individuals and their loved ones throughout all stages of the assisted death process across Canada.MAiD Family Support Society
MAiD Family Support Society strives to provide compassionate, lived-experience support and connection to people helping a loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) or those who are grieving a loss due to MAID.MAiD Family Support Society
Contact MAiD Family Support Society ay info@maidfamilysupport.ca.