Crisis Services

• 24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-973-4435
  If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, our 24-hour crisis line is here to support you.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868
  Free 24-hour support for people in crisis with a trained crisis responder.
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Leamington Office: 215 Talbot St. E
  Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30. Call 519-326-1620 for assistance.

Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

• Essex County: 215 Talbot St. E, Leamington
  Call 519-253-3100 for counselling support for male and female survivors of sexual victimization.
• Windsor Office: Call 519-253-9667
• WEFIGHT: 443 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
  Call 519-256-7831 for direct services for survivors of domestic and international human trafficking.

Counselling and Mental Health Services

• Windsor Essex Community Health Centre: 33 Princess St, Suite 450, Leamington
  Call 519-997-2828 for a variety of counselling services for people ages 5+.
• Canadian Mental Health Association: 215 Talbot St. E, Leamington
  Call 519-255-7440 for programs including bereavement, dual diagnosis, and more.
• Family Services Windsor/Essex: 1770 Langlois Ave, Windsor
  Call 519-966-5010 or the 24/7 phone service at 1-888-933-1831 for individual and group counselling, workshops, and support.
• John Howard Society of Windsor/Essex County: 275 Oak St, Windsor
  For various anger management programs for adults and youth, call 519-252-3461.
• Erie Shores Family Health Team: 197 Talbot St. West, Leamington
  Call 519-322-1100 for individual and group counselling.
• Windsor Essex Counselling Support Line: 519-964-3277
• Pozitive Pathways: 511 Pelissier St, Windsor
  For stigma reduction and social isolation services, call 519-973-0222.
• Mental Health Connections: 370 Erie Street, Windsor
  For integrated psychosocial programs, call 519-256-4854.
• Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM): 1505 Langlois Ave, Windsor
  Call 226.221.8464 for individual counselling and life skills training for young homeless men.
• Bounce Back Ontario: Visit bouncebackontario.ca for a free skill-building program for managing mood, depression, anxiety, and more.

Shelter and Homeless Services

• Windsor-Essex Housing Connections: 215 Talbot St E, Leamington
  For transitional housing, call 519-326-8629.
• Salvation Army: 355 Church St, Windsor
  For emergency shelter and support, call 519-253-7473.
• Hiatus House: Louis Ave, Windsor
  For crisis support for women and children fleeing violence, call 519-252-7781.
• Welcome Centre Shelter for Women: 500 Tuscarora Street, Windsor
  Call (519) 971-7595 for safe shelter services.
• Downtown Mission: 664 Victoria Ave, Windsor
  For emergency shelter and food assistance, call 519-973-5573.

Addiction and Substance Use Support

• Erie St. Clair Clinic: Multiple locations.
  Call 519-326-7748 (Leamington) or 519-977-9772 (Windsor) for therapy and medical management.
• Brentwood Windsor: 2335 Dougall Ave, Windsor
  For residential and community support, call 519-253-2441.
• S.T.E.P.S – Teen Health: 1361 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
  Call 519-253-8481 for teen health programs.
• Withdrawal Management Services: Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Windsor
  Call 519-257-5111 for withdrawal management.
• The House of Sophrosyne: 5305 Adstoll Windsor
  For substance misuse programs, call 519-252-2711.

Children and Youth Services

• Regional Children’s Centre: 3896 Connaught Ave, Windsor
  Call 519-257-5215 for children’s crisis services and counselling for ages 6-12. 
• Maryvale: 249 Sherk St, Leamington (Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre)
  For ages 13-17, day treatment programs, counselling, and more. Call 519-258-0484. 
• The Bridge: 310 Sherk St, Leamington
  For ages 14-24, housing, mental health support, nutrition, education assistance, and more. Call 519-773-3454. 
• Teen Health: 33 Princess Ave, Leamington / 1361 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
  Call 519-997-2828 (Leamington) or 519-253-8481 (Windsor) for programs and counselling for youth ages 12-24. 
• Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 for support.

Elderly and Caregiver Services

• VON: 400-4520 Rhodes Drive, Windsor
  For programs for senior citizens, call 519-254-4866. 
• Project Lifesaver: 1219 Hicks Rd, Essex
  For seniors at risk, call 519-723-2491. 
• Home and Community Care Support Services: Call 519-258-8211/1-888-447-4468 for home care services. 
• Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor Essex: 2125 Richmond St, Windsor
  For dementia support, call 519-974-2220. 
• Caregiver Ontario: Call 1-833-416-2273 for caregiver support

High School/Post-Secondary Services

• 24/7 Talk and Text Counselling: Call 1-844-451-9700
• University of Windsor - Student Counselling: Call 519-253-3000 ext. 4616
• St. Clair College Student Counselling: Call 519-972-2727 ext. 4226 

Legal and Financial Assistance Services

• Legal Aid Ontario: 185 City Hall Square South, Windsor
  For free legal services, call 519-255-7822.
• Legal Assistance of Windsor (LAW): 443 Ouellette Ave, 2nd floor, Windsor
  For free legal services, call 519-256-7831.
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): Call 519-254-1651 for ODSP criteria.
• Ontario Works: Call Windsor at (519) 255-5200 or Leamington at (519) 946-9988 for assistance.
• Service Canada: 400 City Hall Square E #103, Windsor
  For Employment Insurance and more, call 1-800-622-6232.
  

Indigenous Service

• Caldwell First Nation: 14 Orange St, Leamington
  For health, cultural, child, and family services, call 519-322-1766.
• Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre: 2929 Howard Ave, Windsor
  For urban Indigenous population services, call 519-253-3243.
• Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC): 1405 Tecumseh Rd. W, Windsor
  For wellness services to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, call 519-916-1755.
  

LGBTQ2S+ Services

• Inside Out Youth Group: 33 Princess Street, Suite 450, Leamington
  For LGBTQ+ youth support, call 519-973-0222. 
• Trans Wellness Ontario: 1435 Tecumseh Rd. E, Windsor
  For transgender and LGBTQ2S+ community support, call 226-674-4745. 
• Q-Link Windsor Essex: 2109 Ottawa Street, Unit #216, Windsor
  For LGBTQ+ youth support, call 226-348-3378 or 1-888-933-1831. 
• Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-330-6966 for peer support.

Immigrant and Refugee Services

• South Essex Community Council: Call Leamington at 519-326-8629 or Kingsville at 519-733-5784 for settlement services. 
• C.A.R.E for International Workers: Call 226-935-7772 or email blmigrantworker@lao.on.ca for migrant worker support. 
• Canadian Mental Health Association: 215 Talbot St. E, Leamington
  Call 519-255-7440 for Low German-speaking Mennonite program and more. 
• Multicultural Council of Windsor: 245 Janette Ave, Windsor
  For healthcare and support for individuals without OHIP cards, call (519) 255-1127. 
• New Canadians' Center of Excellence: 24 Oak St E, Leamington
  Call (519) 326-6224 for immigrants and refugees' support. 
• Migrant Worker Community Program: 75 Erie St S-Unit 102, Leamington
  Call (519) 992-1677 or email lucy@migrantworkercommunityprogram.com for mental health support in Spanish. 
• Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care Centre (MHAUCC): 744 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor
  For walk-in support without an OHIP card and interpretation services.

Need a Family Doctor?

• Visit ecms.org to view a list of doctors accepting new patients. 
• Register for Health Care Connect by calling 1-800-445-1822 or online at ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner.

In Need of Food Assistance

For information on food banks in Windsor Essex County, call 519-944-4900 ext. 3 to find the closest one to you.

Remember, you're not alone. These resources are here to help you navigate challenging times and take steps toward a healthier, happier life. Reach out and seek the support you deserve. 

If you know of a community resource that is missing from our list, email kevin.black@eshc.org.