Crisis & Support Resources
For local resources anywhere in the world — or a different city than where you are — start a chat with Liam's Call AI; it localizes help to your area (anonymous, no account required). The directories below are verified Canada and United States directories we maintain on this page; lines are free and confidential unless noted. We point to official directories instead of listing individual shelter or clinic phones that go out of date.
Canada
Call or text if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. Bilingual support via 988.ca.
Call or text 9-8-8 988.caFree help finding mental health, addiction, detox, and crisis services anywhere in Ontario. Phone, chat, text, or email.
1-866-531-2600 connexontario.caProfessional counselling for children and youth across Canada. Available in over 100 languages.
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868Speak with a registered nurse about mental health, depression, anxiety, or addiction concerns.
Call 811Immediate counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
1-855-242-3310Dial 2-1-1 or search online for local housing support, food banks, and community programs. Ontario visitors can use 211ontario.ca.
211.ca 211ontario.caLooking for a Toronto shelter tonight or soon? Call Central Intake — do not rely on random clinic lists from search results. From within Toronto you can also dial 311.
416-338-4766 1-877-338-4766 311 in TorontoFree resources, workshops, and peer support groups for caregivers across Ontario.
ontariocaregiver.ca 1-833-227-3778Free guided self-help program for mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety. Delivered via phone coaching and workbooks.
bouncebackontario.caGuides on depression, anxiety, grief, and supporting a family member from Canada's leading mental health teaching hospital.
camh.caIf you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Call 9-1-1United States
Free support for suicidal crisis, mental health crisis, or substance-use crisis — for the person in crisis or someone worried about a loved one.
Call or text 988 988lifeline.orgFree, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and/or substance-use disorders. Not itself a crisis line.
1-800-662-HELP samhsa.govOfficial SAMHSA locator for mental health and substance-use treatment near you — the U.S. parallel to calling a provincial intake line.
findtreatment.govDial 2-1-1 or search online for shelters, food, housing, and local community services in your area.
211.org or dial 2-1-1Information, resource referrals, and support for people living with mental health conditions and their families.
1-800-950-NAMI nami.org/helpIf you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Call 9-1-1Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Toronto shelter tonight?
Call Toronto Shelter Central Intake at 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-4766, or dial 311 in Toronto. You can also use 211 Ontario (211ontario.ca). Liam's Call does not list individual shelter phones because vacancies change constantly.
How do I find Ontario detox or addiction treatment near me?
Call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca. They match people to current withdrawal management and addiction treatment openings across Ontario.
How do I find mental health or addiction treatment in the United States?
Call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or use the official locator at findtreatment.gov. For local shelters and community services, dial 211 or visit 211.org.
Is Liam's Call a crisis line or medical service?
No. Liam's Call is a free informational AI chat for caregivers and families. It is not a medical professional, therapist, or emergency service. In a crisis, contact your local emergency number — in Canada or the U.S., call or text 9-8-8, or call 9-1-1.
Do I need an account to use Liam's Call?
No. Liam's Call is free and does not require an account or login.