Crisis and immediate support
Call or text 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada for suicide crisis support, 24 hours a day. Call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department when safety is at immediate risk.
Local services through 211
211 connects people in most of Canada with community, social and mental-health services. Service is free and confidential, and can help locate options that are not easy to find through a general web search.
Find a counsellor or sex therapist
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association directory lists Canadian Certified Counsellors. The AASECT referral directory includes certified sexuality educators, counsellors and therapists, including some Canadian providers.
Verify licensure or certification in your province or territory, fees, confidentiality, training in sexual health and whether the provider offers virtual care.
- CCPA: Find a Canadian Certified Counsellor.
- AASECT: Referral directory.
Provincial and territorial services
The Government of Canada maintains links to mental-health supports for each province and territory. This is more reliable than duplicating local phone numbers that may change.