For physiotherapists, patients and others
Every patient, member of the public and physiotherapist who engages with us as a College has a lived experience that will shape and influence their expectations. The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is committed to making sure people of all backgrounds and abilities are treated with respect and have equal access to our services. We have taken steps to ensure that staff, and other individuals who assist the College in our work, understand our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Please let the staff member you are working with know how we can support you, and they will work with you to meet your needs.
We also recognize you may require additional supports that we are unable to provide. We have compiled a list of resources that are available free of charge to Ontario residents. Some of the resources are also available nationally.
If you are unsure of where to start, the Practice Advisors are available to help you. Please contact them by email at advice@collegept.org or by phone at 1-800-583-5885 ext. 241.
If you are a physiotherapist looking for information on how to support a patient dealing with suicidal thoughts, abuse or other mental health challenges, please see our Strategies to Support Patients at Risk page.
Resources Specifically for Healthcare Providers
Offered through: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health, St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, The Royal Mental Health Centre, and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health.
- Mental Health Supports for Health Care Providers (psychotherapy and psychiatric support)
Resources to Support Survivors of Sexual Abuse
| Assaulted Women’s Helpline | 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 (multilingual) |
| Canadian Centre Men & Families | 647-479-9611 (Toronto) |
| Crisis Centre of Essex County for Men and Youth 13 years and older | 519-253-3100 / Toll-Free 1 -844-900-7222 |
| Fem’aide | 1-877-336-2433 (French services) |
| Male Survivors of Sexual Violence | 1-866-887-0015 (multilingual) |
| Toronto Rape Crisis Centre | 416 597 8808 |
| Victim Services Toronto | 416 808 7066 / info@victimservicestoronto.com |
| Ontario Victim Services Directory | |
| Rape Crisis Centre / Transition House | |
| Regional Rape Crisis Centres | |
| Sacha | 905-525-4162 |
Resources to Support Indigenous People
| Aboriginal Services CAMH | Individual therapy / group counseling |
| National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 |
| Hope for Wellness | 1-855-242-3310 / chat |
| Indigenous Healing and Wellness | |
| Mental Health Counselling Services | Funded care |
| First Nations Online Counselling | |
| Talk4Healing | 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) |
Resources for Youth
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868; kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat (English and French) Text HOME to 6866868 App: Always There |
| Black Youth Helpline | 416-285-9944 / 1-833-294-8650 (National) |
| Coast (Hamilton) | 905-972-8338 |
| Crisis Text Line Ottawa | 613-260-2360 |
| Crisis Text Line Durham | 905-666-0483 / 800-742-1890 |
| Internet Child Exploitation | Toll free: 1-855-424-1100 ext. 338 |
| LGBTQ + Youthline | 1-800-268-9688 Text: 647-694-4275 |
| Muslim Youth | 1-866-627-3342 (NASEEHA) Text: 1-866-627-3342 |
| Post Secondary Youth | Good2Talk 1-866-925-5454 |
| Self-Injury Outreach and Support | |
| Youth Wellness Hubs | 18 centres based on geographic region |
Resources for Elders/Seniors
| Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors (COSS) Teams | 416-217-2077 |
| Seniors Safety Line | Toll free: 1-866-299-1011 |
| Seniors Info Line | 1-888-910-1999 |
| Toronto Seniors Helpline Phone | 416-217-2077 |
| Cleo Connect Victim Support Line | 1-888-579-2888 |
Resources to Support Someone Who May Be Thinking About Suicide
| Suicide Crisis Help Line | Call or text 988 |
| Suicide Prevention Canada | How to Talk to Someone About Suicide |
| Suicide Info: How to Talk to Someone About Suicide | Video |
General Resources to Support Mental Health and Wellness
| Breaking Free | Tobacco, alcohol and drugs |
| Canadian Association of Mental Health | Online Courses |
| CAMH Crisis Resources | |
| CAMH Mental Illness and Addiction Index | |
| Crisis Services Canada | 1-833-456-4566 |
| Connex Ontario | Mental health and addiction services |
| Counselling Connect | (Ottawa Area) |
| Domestic Violence Treatment | |
| Drug and Alcohol Helpline | 1-800-565-8603 |
| Ontario 211 | Triage for Services |
| Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program | Free psychotherapy |
| Togetherall.com | Peer support community |
| Bouncebackontario.ca | |
| Wellness Together |
Crisis/Distress Centres in Ontario
| Distress and Crisis Centres Ontario | |
| Mental Health Helpline | 416-929-5200 |
| Gerstein Centre | 416-929-5200 |
| Spectra Helpline (Multilingual) | 416-920-0497 or 905-459-7777 (Peel Region) |
| Community Crisis Line (Scarborough) | 416-495-2891 |
| Crisis and Mental Health Line (Durham) | 905-666-0483 / 1-800-452-0688 |
| Distress Centre (Windsor) | 519-256-5000 |
| Support Services Network Crisis Response (York) | 1-855-310-COPE (2673) |
| North Halton Crisis Line | 905-877-1211 |
| Crisis Line (Burlington / Hamilton) | 905-681-1488 |
| Crisis Line (Grimsby / West Lincoln) | 905-563-6674 |
| Crisis Line (Grey Bruce / Owen Sound) | 1-877-470-5200 |
| Telecare (Cambridge) | 519-658-5455 |
| Reach Out Crisis Line (London) | 1-866-933-2023 |