Distress Lines/ Crisis Resources:
- Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357
- Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511
- Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868;
- Mobile Crisis Team available through 911 Police Services
- Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support. (Service borders: south to the lake, north to Steeles Avenue, east to Port Union Road, and west to Victoria Park)
- LGBT Youthline: 1 800 268-9688 or text at 647 694 4275
(Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM)
- Talk4Heal Indigenous Women’s Helpline: 1 855 554 4325 for 24hrs/7days
Podcasts that make you think:
- Esther Perel’ “where should we begin?” – immerses us into couples’ counselling sessions in each episode of her podcast, inviting us to reflect and question the stories we tell ourselves. https://www.estherperel.com/podcast
- Alanis Morisette’s “conversation with Alanis” – deep-dives into existential realities of our human condition in an incredibly self-honest and life-affirming way. https://alanis.com/podcasts/
- Tara Brach’s mindfulness meditation lectures are like a warm hug of self-compassion and kindness. https://www.tarabrach.com/talks-audio-video/