Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (DCGT) — 408 Helpline

About

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (DCGT) offers the 408 Helplines for emotional support, crisis de-escalation, and suicide prevention support.

Coverage

Primarily Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Peel Region (Ontario).

Who it’s for

• People experiencing emotional distress, abuse, social marginalization, or thoughts of suicide
• Anyone who would like support in English or (during set hours) other languages

Contact

• GTA (English): 416-408-4357
• Peel (English): 905-459-7777

Multilingual distress lines

• Caledon: 877-298-5444

• Brampton & Mississauga: 905-459-7777

• TTY: 905-278-4890

• Website: https://www.dcogt.com/408-helpline/

Hours

• English line: 24/7
• Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu: Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm

Languages

• English (24/7)
• Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm)

What to expect when you call or text

A trained volunteer responder will listen without judgment, help you feel supported, and work with you on next steps and safety when needed.

Notes

If you are in immediate danger or need emergency medical help, call 911.

Sources

• 408 Helplines (GTA and Peel numbers, languages): https://www.dcogt.com/408-helpline/
• Multilingual Distress Lines (language hours, Caledon/TTY numbers): https://www.dcogt.com/multilingual-distress-lines/

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025