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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Free, confidential support from trained responders, any time of day. Call or text.

Free Available now PhoneText
Who it's for: Anyone in Canada, any age. Referral: None
9-8-8Website

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Anova

24-hour crisis line, counselling and shelter for women and children facing abuse and violence.

Free Available now PhoneIn person
Who it's for: Women, children and anyone affected by abuse in London and Middlesex. Referral: None
519-642-3000Website

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Assaulted Women's Helpline

Free 24/7 counselling and referrals for women experiencing abuse, in many languages.

Free Available now PhoneText
Who it's for: Women in Ontario. Referral: None
1-866-863-0511Website

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Atlohsa Family Healing Services

Indigenous-led healing and counselling programs for individuals and families.

Free. Confirm. Wait time not confirmed In person
Who it's for: Indigenous peoples in London. Confirm program rules. Referral: Check intake route
Website

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BounceBack (CMHA)

Free guided skill-building by phone with a coach, for mild to moderate low mood, stress and worry.

Free Usually within days PhoneOnline
Who it's for: Ages 15 and over living in Ontario. Referral: Self-referral
Website

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CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services

Community mental health and addiction support, plus referrals to other local programs.

Free May be a wait of weeks PhoneIn person
Who it's for: Adults in London and Middlesex. Intake rules apply. Referral: Check intake route
Website

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Community Counselling London

Subsidized individual counselling for children, youth and adults.

Subsidized by need May be a wait of weeks OnlineIn person
Who it's for: Confirm eligibility and fee levels. Referral: Self-referral
Website

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ConnexOntario

Free helpline that finds mental health, addiction and gambling services across Ontario.

Free Available now PhoneOnline
Who it's for: Anyone in Ontario. Referral: None
1-866-531-2600Website

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Family Service Thames Valley

Individual, couple and family counselling with fees based on income.

Sliding scale May be a wait of weeks OnlineIn person
Who it's for: London and area. Confirm walk-in hours and eligibility. Referral: Self-referral
Website

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Hope for Wellness Helpline

24/7 counselling and crisis support for Indigenous peoples, by phone or chat.

Free Available now PhoneOnline
Who it's for: First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Referral: None
1-855-242-3310Website

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Kids Help Phone

Free 24/7 counselling by phone, text or chat for young people.

Free Available now PhoneTextOnline
Who it's for: Children, teens and young adults. Referral: None
1-800-668-6868Website

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King's University College Social Work student counselling

Free counselling from supervised social work students, in person, online or in community settings.

Free Wait time not confirmed OnlineIn person
Who it's for: Confirm current availability and who can be seen. Referral: Self-referral
Website

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London Family Court Clinic

Counselling and assessment for children, youth and families affected by trauma, family conflict or violence.

Free or low cost. Confirm. May be a wait of weeks In person
Who it's for: Children and youth and their families in London. Referral: Check intake route
Website

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One Stop Talk

Free same-day or next-day virtual and phone counselling for children and youth.

Free Usually within days PhoneOnline
Who it's for: Ontario children and youth under 18, and caregivers. Referral: Self-referral
Website

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Ontario Structured Psychotherapy

Publicly funded cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with anxiety, depression and related concerns.

Free (publicly funded) May be a wait of weeks OnlineIn person
Who it's for: Adults 18+. Confirm the program and intake route for the London region. Referral: Check intake route
Website

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Reach Out 24/7 (London & Middlesex)

Local 24/7 mental health and addiction crisis line with referrals to services in the area.

Free Available now Phone
Who it's for: People living in London and Middlesex. Referral: None
519-433-2023Website

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Seniors Safety Line

Confidential help and referrals for older adults experiencing abuse or neglect, in many languages.

Free Available now Phone
Who it's for: Ontario older adults and people worried about them. Referral: None
1-866-299-1011Website

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