Every month CARP Halton will feature a Mental Health segment. “Asking for help is not weakness; it’s a sign of strength and will make all the difference in the world.” This segment will list resources for when you are in distress or crisis. Let’s see what’s available:
Every mental health situation is different. However, in general, it might be a good idea to seek professional help if you experience:
- Marked changes in personality, eating or sleeping patterns
- An inability to cope with problems or daily activities
- Feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from normal activities
- Unusual or “magical” thinking
- Excessive anxiety
- Prolonged sadness, depression or apathy
- Thoughts or statements about suicide or harming others
- Substance misuse
- Extreme mood swings
- Excessive anger, hostility or violent behaviour
Mayo Clinic
Distress Centre Halton
To better cope with crisis, loneliness and emotional stress phone the Distress Centre Halton.
“No matter who you are and no matter what is affecting your life – we are here to listen in a supportive and non-judgmental capacity. People call us for many different reasons, including: feelings of loneliness, relationship issues, anger management, thoughts of suicide, work issues, addictions, and many more. No issue is too big or too small. Please reach out to us, we are here for you.”
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Oakville: 905-849-4541
North Halton: 905-877-1211
Burlington: 905-681-1488
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
“The Halton Regional Police Service Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) provides Halton residents experiencing a mental health crisis with immediate outreach and support. Anyone can call the COAST crisis line which is answered by a trained mental health crisis worker 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.”
COAST crisis line: 1-877-825-9011
9-8-8
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline Canada wide 24/7 for calls and texts Languages: English and French (You may be put on hold for a bit)
9-1-1
9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies including mental health crises when immediate action is required. 24/7
- Tell the 9-1-1 operator the nature and location of the emergency as soon as they ask for it.
- Give the 9-1-1 operator your phone number, so that if the call gets disconnected, they can call you back.
- Stay on the line and follow instructions unless the 9-1-1 operator asks you to hang up.
- If you get disconnected, call back