Community Resources & Support Services

Knowing anyone at CDDHS and in the community may need support, we want to remind students and parents/caregivers about the resources available to you. If you’re looking for extra support for yourself, or worried about someone you care about, please reach out.

Students are encouraged to Book a Guidance Appointment for support with social, emotional, mental health concerns or academic support, and for a referral to the school Social Worker or Child & Youth Worker.

As a reminder, if someone’s well-being is at immediate risk, call 9-1-1.

Crisis/Help Lines

Suicide Crisis Help Line: 9-8-8
Dufferin Children & Family Services: 519-941-1530 (24/7)
Family Transition Place (16+ intimate partner violence): 1-800-265-9178
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text "CONNECT" to 686868 (24/7)
Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650
Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Multilingual Distress Line: 1-877-298-5444; (TTY) 905-278-48-90, Languages served include English, Cantonese, Mandarin,
Portuguese,
Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Naseeha Helpline/Muslim support line: 1-866-627-3342 (call) or 1-866-627-3342 (text)
Trans peer support line: 1-877-330-6366