For children and youth 

Mental Health Crisis Line for Children and Youth: 1-844-287-9072. Provides 24/7 support for children, youth, parents, and caregivers from Nipissing and Parry Sound districts.

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Free, confidential professional counseling, information, and referrals for mental health and addictions services.

• Text: TALK to 686868 (English) or TEXTO to 686868 (French)
• Live chat counselling: www.kidshelpphone.ca

For post-secondary students

For adults

ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 to find local mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services

BounceBack: A free skill-building program designed to help youth 15+ and adults and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. 

Wellness Together Canada: choose from a variety of resources including self-guided courses and apps, online communities of support and coaching, and one-on-one counselling

For older adults

ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 to find local mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services

Call-in and Online Activity Groups for Older Adults in the Health Unit Region

North Bay Regional Health Centre Services:

• Seniors' Mental Health - Regional Consultation Program: 705-494-3054
• Seniors' Mental Health Integrated Service: 705-474-8600 ext. 3693

Société Alzheimer Society - Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay and Districts:  705-495-4342

For Indigenous peoples 

Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310. Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples by calling or using live web chat.

Talk 4 Healing: 1-855-554-4325. Provides 24/7 support and resources for Indigenous women in 14 languages by phone or text

For LGBTQ2S+

LGBT Youth Line: Text 1-647-694-4275. Offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support Sunday-Friday 4-9:30pm.

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366. Peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.

Crisis Intervention Services – I need help now 

Crisis Text Line

 Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741

 Front Line Workers:  Text FRONTLINE to 741741

 North Bay Regional Health Centre - Crisis Intervention: 1-800-352-1141 (toll-free)

• 50 College Dr., North Bay
• 24/7

Alliance Centre – Crisis Intervention: 705-753-3110 ext. 288

• 725 Coursol Rd., Sturgeon Falls
• 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., 7 days/week

East Nipissing Mental Health Services (Mattawa) - Crisis Intervention Program: 705-744-6014

• 217 Turcotte Park Rd., Mattawa
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch - Crisis Support Services: 1-888-893-8333 (toll-free)

• 24/7

Mental Health Crisis Line for Children and Youth: 1-844-287-9072

• 24/7 support for children, youth, parents, and caregivers

Support with other needs

Nipissing Service Navigation Guide:  find services and support related to mental health, substance use, housing, employment, or legal and financial needs