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Here is a list of mental health hotlines and professional counseling resources across Ontario, specifically tailored for men, first responders, and teenage boys.
Southwest Counselling Services
Website: https://swcounselling.ca/
Email: info@swcounselling.ca
Phone: 519-336-3100
Description: A professional collective of qualified counsellors dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges
Boots On The Ground Peer Support for First Responders
Website: https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
Email: info@bootsontheground.ca
Phone: 1-833-677-2668
Description: Provides confidential peer support, 24/7, to first responders across Ontario.
Ontario Immediate Family Wellness Program
Website: https://www.onfamilywellness.ca/
Email: info@onfamilywellness.ca
Phone: 1-866-643-9247
Description: Offers mental health support services to the immediate family members of first responders in Ontario.
Wounded Warriors Canada
Website: https://woundedwarriors.ca/
Email: info@woundedwarriors.ca
Phone: 1-888-706-4808
Description: Provides mental health services to veterans, first responders, and their families
PSPNET
Website: https://www.pspnet.ca/
Email: pspnet@uregina.ca
Phone: 1-833-317-7233 (SAFE)
Description: Offers free, internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for serving and retired first responders and public safety personnel.
ConnexOntario
Website: https://www.connexontario.ca/
Email: info@connexontario.ca
Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Description: Provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with mental health, alcohol, or drugs.
Kids Help Phone
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Email: info@kidshelpphone.ca
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Description: Offers 24/7 confidential support to youth across Canada, including teenage boys, through phone and text services.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Website: https://988.ca/
Phone: 9-8-8
Description: Provides 24/7 support for individuals in crisis, offering assistance to those thinking about suicide.
Talk Suicide Canada
Website: https://talksuicide.ca/
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Description: Offers support to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide, available 24/7
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Website: https://cmha.ca/
Email: info@cmha.ca
Phone: 416-646-5557
Description: Provides advocacy, programs, and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, supporting recovery and resilience.