Mental health resources
We've collected some mental health resources available to children and youth in our community:
- Here 24/7: mental health crisis support offered by KW Counselling by phone at 1-844-437-3247 or online
- Front Door: child or youth mental health support. Call to make a telephone or video appointment. Please contact them directly at 519-749-2932, and press “1“ to speak to staff.
- Kids Help Phone: 24/7 virtual support service offering professional counselling, information and referrals as well as volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French at 1-800-668-6868.
- Good2Talk: a free, confidential mental health support service providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to postsecondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365.
- LGBTQ2+ Youthline: If you’re a LGBTQ2+ youth and want to talk with another youth who might get what you are going through, you can reach out to YouthLine. Call 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275. Please note they are only available during certain times. You can also chat live with someone on their website.
- Big White Wall: An online support environment for people looking for help with depression and anxiety. Free to all Ontarians.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.