Kids Help Phone

mental health care

toronto, ontario, canada

Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada’s Unlock The Hope Youth Charity. We’re the first and only free, 24/7, multilingual and confidential e-mental health service offering young people from coast to coast to coast support and a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud through phone, text and online resources. Since 1989, we’ve been the empowering, trusted changemaker that helps give kids’ feelings a place to go through unparalleled e-mental health solutions and equity programs. With accelerating innovation in our DNA, KHP unlocks the hope young people need to thrive in their world, no matter where life takes them. KHP is also a global leader and an accredited charity in Canada. Caring individuals, donors, educators, volunteers, partners, governments and more help us deliver a personalized well-being experience for all youth to let their feelings out. Together, we’re addressing the mental health crisis with courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust. To help transform Canada’s e-mental health landscape and join the Feel Out Loud movement, you can visit KidsHelpPhone.ca. If you’re seeking wellness support, you can contact KHP any time, day or night. Text 686868. Call 1-800-668-6868. Visit KidsHelpPhone.ca. For urgent help in cases of immediate danger, you can contact 911 or the emergency / community services nearest your area right away.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

mental health care

penetanguishene, ontario, canada

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province. Waypoint’s 1,300+ staff improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and substance use issues. The care we deliver on site, in the community and through partnerships is informed by our innovative practices and – importantly – patient voices. We are sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario. Each patient’s journey is unique, and we support their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity. Waypoint staff are internationally recognized for their leadership and research, which they approach with professionalism and humility. This dedication deepens understanding of mental health and addiction, and helps to build a better future for patients, their families and care partners, staff, the community and the health care system.

LOFT Community Services

mental health care

toronto, ontario, canada

When people with mental and physical health challenges,addiction issues or cognitive impairment find themselves marginalized, vulnerable and homeless or threatened with homelessness, LOFT is ready to offer dignity and hope. LOFT steps up to serve those most in need by offering them the safety and stability of housing and the practical support they need to regain their dignity and take control of their lives. Our clients include women and men, youth, adults and seniors. We currently serve some 4,000 individuals a year and because of our proactive approach, that number continues to grow. We are one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario and unique in the diversity of our services. We are also the largest supportive housing provider in York Region/South Simcoe and we operate the Region's only homeless street outreach van. LOFT Community Services promotes recovery and independence for people with complex challenges including serious mental health challenges, dementia, substance abuse issues, physical health challenges and homelessness or the risk of becoming homeless. We have been doing this work since 1953, reaching out to serve those who often fall through the cracks. When people have nowhere else to turn, LOFT is there for them. LOFT takes a proactive approach to addressing community challenges, responding to the evolving needs of the day with innovative programming that seeks to empower our clients to be able to take back control of their lives.