Crisis Intervention Services

  • FEMALE SHELTERS

    Bethesda House, Bowmanville

    24hr Support Line 905-623-6050

    The Denise House, Oshawa

    905-728-7311

    Herizon House, Ajax/Pickering

    905-426-1064

    Y’s WISH Shelter, Oshawa

    905-576-2997

  • EMERGENCY SHELTERS

    Cornerstone Durham

    Muslim Welfare Canada

    Homes First Society

  • LOCAL FOOD BANKS

    Simcoe Hall Settlement House

    Gate 3:16-Outreach Centre

    The Back Door Mission

    St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

    Southside Worship Centre-The Storehouse

    The Salvation Army Bowmanville Food Bank

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

    Durham Region 24 hr Help Lines

    Durham Rape Crisis Centre

    905-668-9200

    Durham Region Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Care Centre

    905-576-8711 ext: 3286

    Distress Centre Durham

    905-430-2522

    Durham Mental Health Crisis Services

    905-666-0483

  • HELP PHONE LINES

    1. Crisis Services Canada

      Phone: 1-833-4534566

      Text: 45645

      Website: https://988.ca/crisis-services-canada

    2. Kids Help Phone

      Phone: 1-800-668-6868

      Text: CONNECT to 686868

      Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/

    3. Canada Drug and Alcohol Helpline

      Phone: 1-866-531-2600

      Website: https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/

      These helplines provide support for a range of problems, including mental health, crises intervention, and substance abuse. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to these resources.