Layla does not provide crisis support. If you or someone else is in crisis and require immediate assistance, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
For more information on available mental health support resources please refer to the list below.
Provides immediate support aimed at suicide prevention.
Available by phone (24/7) and text (4:00pm-12:00am)
Website: www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
Offering 24/7 support across Canada for young people.
Available by phone, text and chat (24/7)
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Available by phone and text (24/7)
Website: https://good2talk.ca/
Phone: 1-866-925-5454 (Ontario) or 1-833-292-3698 (Nova Scotia)
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (Ontario) or GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
English Crisis Support Helpline services offered in 8 languages (Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu).
Available by phone (10:00am-10:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Website: https://www.spectrahelpline.org/
Phone: 905-459-7777
Crisis counselling for women and seniors in the province of Ontario.
Available by phone (24/7)
Website: http://www.awhl.org/
Crisis Line - phone:
GTA: 416-863-0511
GTA TTY: 416-364-8762
TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511
TOLL FREE TTY: 1-8666-863-7868#SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile
Senior Safety Line - phone:
TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011
Available by phone during business hours
Website: http://aht.ca/
Phone: 416-360-0486 or 416-920-2605
Confidential, non-judgemental and informed LGBTTQQ2SI peer support.
Available by phone, text and chat (4:00pm - 9:30pm, Sunday to Friday)
Website: https://www.youthline.ca/
Phone: 1-800-268-9688
Information and referral service by the Government of Ontario. Assists individuals in accessing services related to addiction, mental health, and problems gambling.
Available by phone and chat (24/7)
Website: http://www.connexontario.ca/addictions-mental-health-services-search
Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Support services for victims of crime and families of victims.
Available by phone
Website: https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php
Phone: 416-314-2447
Helpline and online database of Ontario's community and social services..
Website: https://211ontario.ca/
Phone: 2-1-1
Helpline and online database of emergency shelter and housing searchable by location.
Website: https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ontario/Emergency-Shelter-and-Housing
Helpline and online database of walk-in counselling searchable by location.
Website: https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ontario/Walk-In-Counselling
Crisis counselling for women and seniors in the province of Ontario.
Available by phone (24/7)
Website: http://www.awhl.org/
Crisis Line - phone:
GTA: 416-863-0511
GTA TTY: 416-364-8762
TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511
TOLL FREE TTY: 1-8666-863-7868#SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile
Senior Safety Line - phone:
TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011
Offers support, resource information, and referrals about domestic violence.
Available by phone (10am-10pm in BC but also for anyone with questions about abuse or concerns about a friend or family member)
Website: https://domesticabuseservices.ca/
Phone: 1-888-833-7733
An online resource that helps women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map is available to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope and support.
Website: https://www.sheltersafe.ca/
An informational resource that discusses abuse.
Website: https://familyservicetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/VAWIssuesYouMayBeFacing.pdf
An online resource offering access to programs across Ontario for men who abuse their partners.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/prevention-resource-centre/women/treatment-programs-men-abuse-partners/canada-treatment-programs-men-who-abuse-their-partners-8.html
An online directory of sexual assault centres that provide free counselling and information about sexual violence.
Website: https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/support/
Offering 24/7 support across Canada for young people.
Available by phone, text and chat (24/7)
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Find a mental health centre near you that provides treatment and support to children, youth and families. This includes targeted prevention, early intervention, short- and long-term counselling and therapy, and intensive services such as residential care.
Website: https://cmho.org/findhelp/
Mental health counselling for children, youth and families.
Website: https://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/
An online resources to access short-term accommodation along with other supports, such as counselling, meals, recreation and emergency transportation. Some shelters also provide longer-term accommodation. Drop-in centres offer social and recreational activities, snacks, information and support and in some cases counselling.
Website: https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/listservices.aspx?id=10490
Call the Emergency Shelter Central Intake at 416-338-4766 or Toll Free 1-877-338-3398.
Free online counselling for Ontario youth ages 13 to 24.
Website: https://wesforyouthonline.ca
Layla facilitates therapy services, which are not covered by OHIP. Our rate is $130/session (tax included where applicable) which is within or below market average. Most employer benefits plans cover our services; Please check your plan for Registered Social Workers, or Registered Psychotherapists, or you may ask for our assistance in doing so.
If you do not have insurance coverage and affordability is a barrier, the following resources may be helpful:
An anonymous online mental health and wellbeing platform offering self-help programs, creative outlets and a community. Programs are free to access in a number of ways for residents of Ontario.
Website: https://www.bigwhitewall.com/?lang=en-ca&from=ca/
Offers wellness self-assessment and tracking, self guided courses and resources, text or phone counselling, group coaching as well as community support, all at no cost.
Website: https://ca.portal.gs/
An online directory of publicly funded and free mental health counselling services in Ontario including hospital-based programs.
Website: https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ontario/Counselling-and-Therapy
If you are in crisis, or you or someone may be in danger please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
