Community Support

You don't have to find help alone.

Below is a curated list of trusted local and provincial resources — crisis lines, community services, and specialized supports for Windsor, Essex County, and across Ontario.

In immediate danger? Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. For mental health crisis support, call or text 9-8-8 — available 24/7 across Canada.

Crisis & Immediate Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Canada-wide

Call or text 9-8-8 anytime for immediate mental health crisis support. Available 24/7 across Canada.

Distress Centre of Windsor & Essex County

Windsor & Essex County

24/7 crisis line offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals to local services.

Windsor Regional Hospital — Mental Health Crisis

Windsor, ON

Emergency mental health services and crisis assessment available at the hospital.

Kids Help Phone

Canada-wide

Free, confidential mental health support for young people. Call, text, or chat 24/7.

Addiction & Recovery

Local and provincial supports for substance use, addiction, and recovery.

Addiction & Mental Health Services — Windsor Essex (AMHSWE)

Windsor & Essex County

Comprehensive addiction and mental health services including counselling, withdrawal management, and residential treatment.

Drug & Alcohol Helpline (Ontario)

Ontario-wide

Free, confidential information and referrals for substance use concerns across Ontario.

Narcotics Anonymous

Windsor, ON

Peer support meetings for people in recovery from drug addiction. Use the meeting finder to locate Windsor-area meetings.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Windsor, ON

Peer support meetings for people in recovery from alcohol addiction. Use the meeting finder to locate Windsor-area meetings.

Domestic Violence, Safety & Women's Support

Safe, confidential support for women navigating violence, safety, housing, legal rights, and community connection in Windsor-Essex and across Ontario.

Hiatus House

Windsor, ON

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counselling, and advocacy for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County

Windsor & Essex County

Crisis support, counselling, and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Assaulted Women's Helpline

Ontario-wide

24/7 crisis and support line for women experiencing abuse. Available in over 200 languages. TTY available.

Women's Enterprise Skills Training (WEST)

Windsor, ON

Employment training, life skills, and support programs designed specifically for women facing barriers to employment in Windsor-Essex.

Luke's Place — Legal Support for Women

Ontario-wide

Free legal information, resources, and support for women going through separation or divorce involving family violence.

Ontario Women's Justice Network

Ontario-wide

Legal education and resources for women who have experienced violence — covering family law, criminal law, and immigration.

Woman Abuse Council of Toronto (WomanACT)

Ontario-wide

Provincial advocacy and resources focused on ending violence against women. Includes a directory of local services across Ontario.

Children, Youth & Family

Support services for children, youth, and families in Windsor and Essex County.

Children's Aid Society & WECAS — Windsor-Essex

Windsor & Essex County

Child protection and family support services for Windsor-Essex. WECAS provides culturally grounded services for Indigenous children and families. Both organizations share the same local intake line.

Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services

Windsor, ON

Mental health and developmental services for children, youth, and families.

Kids Help Phone

Canada-wide

Free, confidential mental health support for young people. Call, text, or chat 24/7.

2SLGBTQI+ Support

Affirming resources and community supports for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.

Trans Wellness Ontario — Windsor

Windsor, ON

Health and wellness services, peer support, and community programs specifically for trans and non-binary people in Windsor and across Ontario.

Trans Lifeline

Canada-wide

Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Available in English and Spanish.

LGBT YouthLine

Ontario-wide

Confidential peer support for 2SLGBTBQ+ youth in Ontario via phone, text, and chat.

Windsor Pride Community

Windsor, ON

Community organization offering events, resources, and connections for the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Windsor.

General Mental Health & Community

Additional mental health and community support services in Windsor and Ontario.

ConnexOntario

Ontario-wide

Free mental health, addictions, and housing help line. Find local services across Ontario.

Canadian Mental Health Association — Windsor Essex

Windsor & Essex County

Community mental health programs, education, and advocacy.

Telehealth Ontario

Ontario-wide

Free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse, available 24/7.

BounceBack Ontario

Ontario-wide

Free skill-building program for adults and youth 15+ experiencing mild to moderate depression or anxiety.

Disclaimer: This resource list is provided for informational purposes only and is not exhaustive. CORE Counselling does not endorse or have a formal affiliation with the organizations listed. Contact information may change — please verify details directly with each organization. If you are aware of a resource that should be added, please get in touch.

CORE Counselling & Mental Health Services

Trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling for adults — in person in Windsor and virtually across Ontario.

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Windsor, Ontario
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