In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.
Suicide Prevention / Depression Support
- CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
- Waterloo-Wellington: Here 24/7.ca: 1-844-437-3247
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
- CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
- 24 Hour Crisis Line Program
Office: 1-800-265-7233
Crisis: 519-836-5710
TTY: 1-800-265-7233
Visit Website - Region of Waterloo: Sexual Health Clinic: 519-575-4400
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline : 416-863-0511 or 1-866-863-0511 (TTY 1-866-863-7868).
Gay / Lesbian Issues
- CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777
Pregnancy / Sexual Health
- Public Health: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph: 1-800-265-7293
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
- Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.
- For medical emergencies, call 911.
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.