Medical

VETS Canada
This nonprofit organization offers veterans emergency transition services and has drop-in support centers in Edmonton, Ottawa, and Dartmouth. They provide support for the immediate needs of veterans, learn more now.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free and confidential support for those in distress, dial 9-8-8. Support is available through calls, chats, and text, get support in Canada. 

Rehabilitation and Addiction Support

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This helpline, (800) 662-4357, offers help in English and Spanish for individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The 24/7 service offers referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Learn more about their services and resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Find your local resources now.

Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of people for whom drugs had become a major problem. Click here to find a meeting near you.

Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is an international organization offering hope for compulsive gamblers through spiritual principles. They offer support through phone, virtual, and in-person meetings. Find a meeting in Canada.  

24/7 Support

2-1-1
Every day thousands of people turn to 2-1-1 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health, or disaster-related. This service is a free, confidential referral and information that connects people from all communities and of all ages to a specialist who will help you find local health and human services. Dial 2-1-1 toll-free to speak with a community resource specialist in your area.

Shelter

The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says it best: “As long as there’s The Salvation Army, there’s no such thing as no place to go.” Their offerings include shelters, group homes, and family service programs, as well as emergency shelters for those facing extreme conditions. To find a Salvation Army location near you, visit SalvationArmy.ca.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity provides assistance for those looking for long-term solutions to housing issues. You can find your local Habitat for Humanity by visiting Habitat.ca.

Government Affordable Housing Programs
The Canadian federal governments provide affordable housing programs, learn more here.

Food

The Salvation Army
Whether it’s food pantries, meal programs, or community gardens, The Salvation Army is one of the top food resources in a community. Find the Salvation Army location closest to you by visiting SalvationArmy.ca.

Food Banks Canada
These organizations include a network of food pantries and meal programs. To find the location and resources near you, visit FoodBanksCanada.ca.