FAQ
24-Hour Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1 immediately.
Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team
Kid’s Help Phone Canada
Lesbian Gay Trans Bi Youth Hotline
Confidential, Non-judgemental & Informed LGBTTQQ2SI Peer Support
1-800-268-9688
Mental Health Helpline Ontario
National 24 hour Suicide Crisis Support, talk or text
Dial 988
Good2Talk, support for post-secondary students text 686868
Call 1-866-925-5454 anytime, 24/7
Other Local Counselling Services
Stratford General Hospital Special Services Unit
519-271-8210 x2570 free counselling for ages 16+
Huron Perth Centre
Stratford 519-273-3373
Listowel 519-291-1088
Clinton 519-482-3931
Counselling for Addictions
Choices For Change – Alcohol, Drugs, and Gambling
Stratford 519-271-6730
Drug and Alcohol Helpline
Problem Gambling Help Line
Resources for Women
Optimism Place: Stratford Women’s Shelter
Providing 24-hour crisis support, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, transitional support, crisis intervention counsellors.
Emily Murphy Centre
Second Stage Housing for women and children
Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Special Services Unit Stratford General Hospital
Sexual Assault Counselling Program x2572
Social Services Department x2205
First Nations and Inuit Services
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Toll-free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: 1-855-242-3310
Online chat: www.hopeforwellness.ca
Guide to Mental Health Counselling Benefits for First Nations and Inuit
Food Support
The Local Community Food Centre
House of Blessing
Food bank and clothing and housewares program
Other Resources
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink
Homeless youth ages 16-24 years
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Case management support for housing, rent, and utility assistance.
Stratford 519-273-1391
Ontario Works
Legal Aid
Probation and Parole
Wellspring Stratford
Support for those living with cancer.