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Emergency Support and Resources

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or acute distress, please know that help is available immediately. Here are some useful resources

General Distress Support

If you or someone you know is in an acute crisis or experiencing a life-threatening situation, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

For non-life-threatening distress, these resources are available:

  • 408-HELP (4357): Provides 24/7 telephone support with trained volunteer responders and professional staff.
    • GTA: 416-408-4357
    • Peel: 905-459-7777
    • Halton Region:
      • Oakville: 905-849-4541
      • Burlington: 905-681-1488
      • North Halton: 905-877-1211
    • Text & Chat Support: 647-557-6250 (Check availability: Details)
  • Community Information 24/7: Dial 2-1-1 (Translation services available)
  • Telehealth Ontario: Health advice from registered nurses
    • Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000
    • TTY: 1-866-797-0007
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Specific Resources for Adults, Children, and Youth

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Adults

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – COAST PROGRAM: 1-877-825-9011 (24/7) Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
  • Peel 24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-278-9036 or Toll-Free: 1-888-811-2222
  • Oakville Distress Line: 905-849-4541

Children and Youth

  • 211 Central Crisis Line: 905-278-9036 or Toll-Free: 1-888-811-2222
  • Peel Children’s Aid Society: 905-363-6131 or Toll-Free: 1-888-700-0996
  • ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids): 905-878-9785
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Support

  • Hope 24/7 (Peel Region): 1-800-810-0180
  • SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services): 905-875-1555
  • Briser le Silence (French): 1-877-336-2433
  • Native Women’s Centre: 905-664-1114

National and Text Support Lines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Ongoing Care and Support

We are committed to helping you feel safe, supported, and informed. For ongoing care, you can reach out to us for non-urgent matters, you can:

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Out of Office Notice

We will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM and will reopen on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis:

  • Go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.
  • Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

You can also find more local emergency resources here

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Cornerstone understands that your mental health comes first. If you wish to speak to a therapist on call, please leave us a message at 905.214.7363 with your name, phone number and a reason for your request.

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Christmas season.