Community Resources

3-Digit Dialing Codes For Essential Services

  • 211 referrals to community, social, health and government services
  • 311 non-emergency municipal government services
  • 411 directory assistance to find a telephone number
  • 511 roads and traveler information
  • 711 message relay for telephone devices for the deaf
  • 811 non-urgent health care advice and triage services
  • 911 emergency police, fire and paramedic services
  • 988 mental health and suicide prevention services

24 Hour Emergency Services & Crisis Support

Kids Help Phone

Canada’s only 24/7 counselling and information service for young people.

Optimism Place (24 Hour Support)

Safe refuge for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services/Connex Ontario

We are here to connect the people of Ontario to mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services. Whether for yourself, a loved one, or a client, our confidential and free services are available 24/7.

General Counselling

Stratford General Hospital – Special Services Unit

Offers free outpatient counselling services and psychotherapy groups for individuals 16 years of age and older. Self-referrals welcome. Call intake to schedule an appointment.

Family Services Perth-Huron

Counselling for individuals, families, and couples. Counselling services offered on a sliding scale based on income.

RGA Psychological & Counseling Services

Provides individual, family and couples counselling. Counselling available for children, adolescents and adults.

The Space Within

Offers counselling to couples, families, teens and adults

Brighter Vision Counselling Psychology & Wellness

Client-centred mental health counselling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, as well as psychological assessments