Crisis Intervention Services

If you or someone you know is in crisis,

support is available.

Below is a list of local and

national resources offering emergency housing,

food access, mental health support,

and crisis intervention services.

Bethesda House – Bowmanville
24-Hour Support Line: 905-623-6050

The Denise House – Oshawa
Phone: 905-728-7311

Herizon House – Ajax / Pickering
Phone: 905-426-1064

Y’s WISH Shelter – Oshawa
Phone: 905-576-2997

🔸 Emergency Shelters

Cornerstone Durham

Muslim Welfare Canada

Homes First Society

For access and availability,

please contact the individual organization directly.

🔸 Local Food Banks

Simcoe Hall Settlement House

Gate 3:16 – Outreach Centre

The Back Door Mission

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Southside Worship Centre – The Storehouse

The Salvation Army Bowmanville Food Bank

🔸 Domestic Violence Services

Durham Region 24-Hour Help Lines

Durham Rape Crisis Centre
Phone: 905-668-9200

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Care Centre (Durham Region)
Phone: 905-576-8711 ext. 3286

Distress Centre Durham
Phone: 905-430-2522

Durham Mental Health Crisis Services - Phone: 905-666-0483

🔸 Help & Crisis Phone Lines

Crisis Services Canada
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645

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Kids Help Phone

Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868

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Canada Drug & Alcohol Helpline
Phone: 1-866-531-2600

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🛑 In Immediate Danger?

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911

or go to your nearest emergency room.

🧡 You're Not Alone

As a mental health professional,

I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming.

These resources are here for you 24/7.

If you're seeking longer-term support or would like to talk through what you’re experiencing, I’m here to help.