Finding Help in Halton
Below you will find a breakdown of the different resources you can reach out to when you need help, as well as links to the resources people typically look for.
Halton Regional Police Service
for emergency assistance, call 9-1-1
calling 911 quickly links callers to Police, Fire and/or Ambulance Services.
for non-emergencies, call 905-825-4777.
see HCSD Listings
To better support the newcomer community in Halton, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) in partnership with the Halton Multicultural Council and the newcomers they work with, have launched a virtual ESINC Program.
The virtual ESINC program contains a series of video’s translated into different languages and will be updated regularly to ensure the information being shared is current and truly meets the needs of the newcomer community.
For more information click here.
24/7 Crisis & Distress Helplines
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)
905-878-9785
17 years and under (and families/caregivers of)
see HCSD Listings
Distress Centre Halton
905-849-4541 (Oakville)
905-681-1488 (Burlington)
905-877-1211 (Halton Hills)
905-561-6800 (Hamilton)
see HCSD Listings
Kids Help Phone & Crisis Text Line
1-800-668-6868
youth (5-25yrs) text CONNECT to 686868
adults (25yrs & older) text WELLNESS to 686868
see HCSD Listings
Be Safe by mindyourmind is a free mobile app designed to support young people in reaching out during a crisis. The app aims to help users with making informed decisions and accessing relevant and reliable resources in their area.
Downloadable on both Apple and Android devices, the BeSafe app is available to Halton residents courtesy of Halton Information Providers, in partnership with CMHA Halton and Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition.
To learn more and download the app visit besafeapp.ca.
24/7 Community Information Helplines
Access Halton
24/7 Helpline to help navigate the many regional services available, including Public Health, Housing, Employment, and Older Adults services.
Call 3-1-1 or for more details click here.
Ontario 211
24/7 Helpline to help navigate the many community resources available, in over 150 different languages.
Call 2-1-1 or for more details click here.
Health811
Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice.
Call 8-1-1 or for more details click here.
Ontario Caregiver Helpline
24/7 Helpline for information and referrals connecting caregivers to the support they need, including respite, support groups or programs for the person they care for.
Call 1-833-416-2273 or for more details click here.
Halton Community Services Directory
The Halton Community Services Directory (hipinfo.ca) is a simple and easy to use online resource for finding programs and services provided by community, social service, health, government or relevant commercial organizations, located in or serving, the region of Halton. Listings cover a broad range of programs and services, from access to basic necessities of life, to enhancement of personal and social growth.
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More Online Directories of Resources & Supports
Still unsure where to get help?
View our resource posters, with contact information for many other supports serving Halton.
Our community resource specialists have put together Topic Guides, to help navigate common resource searches.
Check out Information Oakville's Online Community Boards, with many different resource boards showing services available to Oakville residents and the surrounding areas.
Contact us. We have community resource specialists working in every Halton municipality, and would be happy to assist with finding whatever it is you're looking for.