Support
COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND HOTLINES
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Dial 211
211 is the easy to remember 3-digit information helpline that connects you to a range of government, health, community and social services. It is free, confidential and available 24/7.
211 has information about and can refer you to mental health support, food, income and housing support, and disability support programs.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
MENTAL HEALTH
Distress Centre Durham
24 hour telephone counselling, crisis and suicide intervention and referral.
905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Durham Mental Health Services/Mobile Services
Short term crisis beds, visits and 24 hour free and confidential support line for individuals 16+ with a history of mental illness.
905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
Mental Health Service Information Ontario Line
Free. Confidential. Anonymous. 24 hours.
1-866-531-2600
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Family Services Durham
Counselling and support for families.
www.durham.ca/en/living-here/counselling.aspx?_mid_=24458
1-866-840-6697
Durham Children's Aid Society
For youth age 0 to 16 being abused or in fear for their safety.
905-433-1551 or 1-800-461-8140
STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET
Uxbridge Loaves & Fishes Food Bank
c/o St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church
40B Toronto Street South
Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1G9
905-852-0392
Email: uxbridgeloavesandfishes@hotmail.com
Hours of Operation - Every Wednesday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
North House
Housing supports for people living in North Durham.
289-640-1929
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Durham Region Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Care Centre (Lakeridge Health)
24 hour crisis line. Counselling and referrals for male/female sexual assault victims, all ages.
905-576-8711
Durham Rape Crisis Centre
24 hour counselling and support groups for recent or past abuse.
905-668-9200
WOMEN'S SHELTERS
Herizon House - Ajax-Pickering
Women’s Centre 24 hour crisis line.
1-866-437-4066
The Denise House (Shelter) – Oshawa
24 hour crisis line for abused women, counselling, children’s programs.
905-728-7311 or 1-800-263-3725
Bethesda House (Shelter) – Bowmanville
24 hour crisis line
905-623-6050 or 1-800-338-3397
Y's WISH
YWCA crisis line and emergency shelter for women.
905-576-2997
ADDICTION HELP
Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART)
1-800-565-8603
Pinewood Centre
24 hour crisis line /detox/walk-in (Oshawa)
1-888-881-8878
Ontario Problem Gambling Hotline
1-888-230-3505
Pinewood Women's Residential Treatment Program
21 day residential treatment program for women ages 16+
905-668-1858 or 1-800-825-6325