In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

• CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
• Waterloo-Wellington: Here 24/7.ca: 1-844-437-3247

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

• CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

• Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis

  24 Hour Crisis Line Program

  Office: 1-800-265-7233
  Crisis: 519-836-5710
  TTY: 1-800-265-7233
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• Region of Waterloo: Sexual Health Clinic: 519-575-4400
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline : 416-863-0511 or 1-866-863-0511 (TTY 1-866-863-7868).

Gay / Lesbian Issues

• CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777

Pregnancy / Sexual Health

• Public Health: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph: 1-800-265-7293

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
• Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.
• For medical emergencies, call 911.

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.