At The Jordan Leigh Foundation, we understand the importance of knowing where to find help when you need it most. Below are trusted organizations offering invaluable support for those facing challenges with drug addiction or mental health struggles.
Your well-being is our priority, and these resources are here to offer the support and guidance you deserve. You are not alone - help is just a click or call away.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline:
If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.


CALL OR TEXT
- 9-8-8
WEBSITE
- https://988.ca/

Overdose Prevention Montreal:
Supervised consumption services (SCS) are facilities where people can use drugs safely and legally in a clean environment. Qualified staff are on site to provide support and respond to emergencies.

1244 Berger street, Montreal, QC
(Monday to Sunday: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
CALL - 514-847-0067
WEBSITE - https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/support-and-services/supervised-consumption-services/#:~:text=SCS%20in%20Montr%C3%A9al,access%20health%20and%20social%20services

211 Ontario:

211 quickly and confidentially connects people to social services and community programs across the province. Call, text, or chat.
Le 211 est une ligne d'assistance qui relie facilement les gens aux services sociaux, aux programmes et aux soutiens communautaires dont ils ont besoin.

CALL OR TEXT : 2-1-1
WEBSITE - https://211ontario.ca/

People for Education:
People for Education is an independent, charitable organization working to support and advance public education through research, policy, public engagement.

CALL - 416-534-0100
EMAIL - info@peopleforeducation.ca
WEBSITE - https://peopleforeducation.ca/

AMI QUEBEC (Children And Youth Mental Health Services):
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
CALL - 514-486-1448
WEBSITE - https://amiquebec.org/youth/

National Overdose Response Service (NORS):
There is now a National Overdose Response Service - an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non judgmental support.
Canadians can call NORS before they use drugs to connect with people who want to help them stay safe.


CALL - 1-888-688-NORS (6677)
WEBSITE - https://ohrn.org/resources/national-overdose-response-service-nors/

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

CALL OR TEXT - 9-8-8, toll-free, anytime, for support.
WEBSITE - https://cmha.ca/

SUICIDE PREVENTION OTTAWA:
Suicide Prevention Ottawa is a group of organizations working together in Ottawa to make services more effective at preventing suicide among children, youth and young adults.
Suicide Prevention Ottawa does not provide crisis support.


CALL - For 24/7 bilingual, crisis support, the Child Youth and Family Crisis Line at 613-260-2360
OR 1-877-377-7775 (outside Ottawa)
OR call the Crisis Line at 1-866-996-0991.
WEBSITE - https://suicidepreventionottawa.ca/

YMCA Canada (The Y Mind):
The Y Mind program is an innovative, youth informed, early intervention program that helps teens and young adults manage stress and anxiety. Y Mind helps young people cope with anxiety and improve their sense of well-being by introducing them to evidence-based tools and connecting them with others. 

WEBSITE - https://www.ymca.ca/ymind

YSB Mental Health (Youth/Jeunesse, Ottawa):
YSB is not here to judge, they are here to understand and to help you work through any issues or difficulties you are experiencing that may be affecting your life and your emotional well-being. Their team of experienced mental health experts provide a range of welcoming, non-judgmental services for you and your family.
24/7 Crisis Line and online Crisis Chat, Youth Mental Health Walk-in Clinics, Youth and Family Counseling, and Intensive Family Support.


CRISIS LINE - 613-260-2360

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - 613-562-3004
TOLL FREE FOR EASTERN ONTARIO - 1-877-377-7775
WESBITE
- https://www.ysb.ca/services/ysb-mental-health/

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