Community Support
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.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately.
Call or text 9-8-8 anytime for immediate mental health crisis support. Available 24/7 across Canada.
24/7 crisis line offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals to local services.
Emergency mental health services and crisis assessment available at the hospital.
Free, confidential mental health support for young people. Call, text, or chat 24/7.
Local and provincial supports for substance use, addiction, and recovery.
Comprehensive addiction and mental health services including counselling, withdrawal management, and residential treatment.
Free, confidential information and referrals for substance use concerns across Ontario.
Peer support meetings for people in recovery from drug addiction. Use the meeting finder to locate Windsor-area meetings.
Peer support meetings for people in recovery from alcohol addiction. Use the meeting finder to locate Windsor-area meetings.
Safe, confidential support for women navigating violence, safety, housing, legal rights, and community connection in Windsor-Essex and across Ontario.
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counselling, and advocacy for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Crisis support, counselling, and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
24/7 crisis and support line for women experiencing abuse. Available in over 200 languages. TTY available.
Employment training, life skills, and support programs designed specifically for women facing barriers to employment in Windsor-Essex.
Free legal information, resources, and support for women going through separation or divorce involving family violence.
Legal education and resources for women who have experienced violence — covering family law, criminal law, and immigration.
Provincial advocacy and resources focused on ending violence against women. Includes a directory of local services across Ontario.
Support services for children, youth, and families in Windsor and 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.
Mental health and developmental services for children, youth, and families.
Free, confidential mental health support for young people. Call, text, or chat 24/7.
Affirming resources and community supports for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
Health and wellness services, peer support, and community programs specifically for trans and non-binary people in Windsor and across Ontario.
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Available in English and Spanish.
Confidential peer support for 2SLGBTBQ+ youth in Ontario via phone, text, and chat.
Community organization offering events, resources, and connections for the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Windsor.
Additional mental health and community support services in Windsor and Ontario.
Free mental health, addictions, and housing help line. Find local services across Ontario.
Community mental health programs, education, and advocacy.
Free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse, available 24/7.
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.