Resources: Mental Health / Geriatric / Crisis/Helpline
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Senior Safety Line
 

The Seniors Safety Line (SSL) is operated by the Assaulted Women’s Help Line. The SSL is the only 24-hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Callers receive emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals in over 200 languages. The SSL is a “senior friendly” service with a live counsellor available to help navigate often difficult systems, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

9-8-8 National Suicide Crisis Helpline
 

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline follows a network model

When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.

9-8-8 Partners are the backbone of the service. They are located across Canada. They provide existing crisis services within their communities, as well as taking 9-8-8 calls and texts. They are here to make sure that you can connect to a responder within your local community. Other 9-8-8 partners include Hope for Wellness who offer specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and Kids Help Phone, who specialize in supporting young people reaching out to 9-8-8.

Warm Line
 

The Regional Warm Line is a confidential & anonymous service for adults (18+). The Warm Line is not a crisis line. If you are in crisis, please contact the national suicide line 9-8-8, or 911.

Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. 7 nights per week.

1.866.856.WARM (9276)

Victim Services of Temiskaming & District
 

Victim Services of Temiskaming & District is a non-profit, community based program that provides immediate crisis assistance through specially trained staff and community volunteers who are on-call to area police and emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Services:

 -24/7 assistance when requested by police or emergency services.
 -Needs assessment
 -Practical assistance
 -Referrals to relevant community and government support services.
 -Support to assess eligibility and apply to the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
 -Safety Planning
 -Provision of Information
 -Enhanced Support
 -Community Support Sessions; and
 -Client Follow-up

Self-referrals are welcome by contacting our office at 705-647-0096 or 705-568-2154 during business hours.

Provide confidential crisis assistance and support for anyone who has experienced any crime or tragic circumstance, including:

  •  Assault
  • Break & Enter
  •  Criminal Harassment/Stalking
  •  Cyber Crime
  •  Elder Abuse
  •  Fire
  •  Hate Crime
  •  Homicide
  •  Human Trafficking
  •  Intimate Partner Violence
  •  Missing Persons
  •  Property Crime
  • Sexual Violence
  • Sudden Death/Suicide
- French Services, Helpline
Assaulted Women's Helpline
 

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all women who have experienced abuse. They provide counselling, emotional support, information and referrals. Services in over 200 languages.

- Helpline
Beaverhouse First Nation Crisis Line
 

Crisis Line for memebers of Beaverhouse First Nation. 

  • Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis 
  • Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance  
  • Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary  
  • Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety  
  • Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions 
  • Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies 
  • Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services  
  • Provides assistance to First Response Team
- Advocacy Group, Helpline
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
 

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to offer a 24HR Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Crisis Line. For culturally specific mental health and addiction supports for adults, youth, and families in Ontario (available in English and French).

Once connected services can be delivered in person, over the phone, or by video conference.

For non-urgent matters, referrals to the MHA programs, or for help navigating mental health and addictions services in your community please contact our confidential support services at:

Toll Free Number: 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7
Email: MHA@metisnation.org

- Adult, Directory, Family Support, French Services, Helpline, Indigenous, Youth
Seniors Crisis Access Line
 

Assistance in stabilizing age-related Mental Health and addiction crisis, risk safety assessments, immediate referral and linkages to community mobile crisis units. Connection service for seniors. 65 years and up