General
1. Child and Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health (Niagara Health System)
Service requests made through Contact Niagara (905-684-3407)
Provides counseling support for children and youth (6-18 years old) experiencing mental health concerns. Not a crisis support.
2. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Consultation (Niagara Health System)
Service requests made through Contact Niagara (905-684-3407)
Mental health physician services for children and youth (5-18 years old). Assessment may include a mental health diagnosis, medication management, recommendations for follow-up. Physician’s referral required.
3. Child and Youth Mental Health (McMaster Children's Hospital)
905-521-2100 ext. 74382
Provides services for children, youth and families who are dealing with mental health concerns. Offers: outpatient, inpatient, day hospital and emergency mental health services at two sites (the Chedoke Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre).
4. Hear and Now Walk-in Clinic (Pathstone)
1-800-263-4944 (24/7 crisis and support line; Monday- Friday walk-in or video sessions)
Immediate mental health counselling for children/youth and their parents/caregivers. No fee, no appointments. Service includes the crisis and support line, video counselling session, and in-person walk-in sessions.
1-800-668-6868 or text: “CONNECT” to 686868 (24/7) or live chat
A private telephone service to provide mental health support to youth. Offers: professional counseling, information, referrals and text-based support.
Crisis line: 1-800-263-4944 (27/4); Service requests made through Contact Niagara (905-263-4944)
Offers treatment services and programs serving all children and youth from birth to 18 years. Programs include infant mental health, counselling/therapy, high-risk services, intensive services, crisis services, and parenting workshops.
7. Youth Mental Health and Addiction Service (NRPH)
905-688-2854 ext. 7262 or clients may self-refer or HCPs can refer online
Provides assessment, treatment and counselling for young people 14-16 years of age and older experiencing emerging mental health or addiction concerns.
Indigenous
1-855-242-3310 or live chat (24/7)
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. On request, offered in English/French and Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
2. Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Crisis Line
1-877-767-7572 (24/7)
For culturally specific mental health and addiction supports for adults, youth, and families in Ontario. Available in English and French.
Text “FIRST NATIONS”, “INUIT”, or “METIS” to 686868 to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Metis crisis responder.
A private service that offers Indigenous youth counselling, support, and referrals.