Child & Youth Crisis Services

Need immediate support? If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call:

Crisis Support

Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services at 1-844-417-1945
Northumberland Youth Crisis Response Line at 1-800-551-0403 and
COPE (York and Durham) at 1-855-310-COPE (2673)

For medical emergencies

Please contact 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department or local hospital.

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 across Canada and can be reached at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Visit Website.

Northumberland/Cobourg Crisis Services

Northumberland Youth Crisis Response Line at 1-800-551-0403.

Kinark personnel working in crisis support help children and their families cope with immediate crisis situations by stabilizing and de-escalating immediate risks. They transition the caller into the appropriate treatment area by connecting them to other services as deemed appropriate. After the initial call, office-based and/or mobile visits can be offered as needed. If ongoing services are required, Kinark personnel will complete the referral for additional services to help streamline access.

Who is eligible?

Children and youth up to the age of 18.

Where do I start?

Call Central Intake – 1-888-454-6275 or the crisis line at 1-800-551-0403

Reference materials:

Northumberland Crisis Bookmark

Northumberland Crisis Services Flyer

Northumberland Cobourg Crisis card

Simcoe County Crisis Services

Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services at 1-844-417-1945

Simcoe County Child and Youth Crisis Services are available to all children, youth and families in Simcoe county who require urgent situational support. We offer a range of crisis support, planning and service navigation tailored to meet individual needs.

All first contacts occur via telephone.

Who is eligible?

Children and youth ages 6 to 18.