Gambling becomes a problem when you have trouble stopping.
Support Services for Youth and Young Adults
The Resources You Need to Keep Teens Informed
- Mental Health Services
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Child & Youth Services
Mental health programs and supports across Ontario.
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 (24/7, free and confidential)
CAMH – Problem Gambling & Technology Use Treatment
Specialized clinical services for gambling and gaming issues.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Child & Youth Services
Mental health programs and supports across Ontario.
Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Connects families to community-based mental health services.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO)
Integrated mental health, substance use, and primary care for youth ages 12–25.
Community Family Services of Ontario
Counselling and family support programs.
BounceBack Ontario
Free, guided self-help for teens and adults with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression (through CMHA).
- Crisis and General Support Helpline
Hope for Wellness Helpline
24/7support for Indigenous youth and families. 1-855-242-3310
Black Youth Helpline
Support for Black youth and families across Canada. 1-833-294-8650 (GTA: 416-285-9944)
Naseeha Youth Helpline
Confidential support for Muslim youth navigating mental health, identity, and family challenges. 1-866-627-3342
One Stop Talk
Mental health and addiction support for racialized and Indigenous communities. 1-888-414-9355
LGBT Youthline
Peer support for LGBTQ+ youth via phone, text, and chat. 1-800-268-9688 | Text 647-694-4275
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support. 988 (call or text)
Talk4Healing
Culturally grounded helpline for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. 1-855-554-4325
Trans Lifeline
Peer support by and for trans people. 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
- Problem Gambling and Technology Use Support
CAMH – Problem Gambling & Technology Use Treatment
Specialized clinical services for gambling and gaming issues.
GamTalk
Free, confidential live chat and forum support for anyone affected by gambling.
Gambling Therapy
Free, multilingual support via online chat and email.
mindyourmind
Digital mental health tools and resources for youth.
Digital Wellbeing Hub
Resources to support healthy technology and gaming use.
- Financial Literacy and Support
Woodgreen – Financial Empowerment Counselling
Free credit counseling and financial coaching.
Prosper Canada
Free financial coaching and resources.
YMCA – Personal Finance Information Centre
Youth-focused financial literacy programs.
Credit Canada
Non-profit credit counselling and debt management.
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
Financial literacy training for youth.
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
Youth financial education tools.
Government of Canada – Financial Basics
Free resources on budgeting, saving, and managing money.
Junior Achievement of Canada (JA Canada)
Financial literacy programs for youth.
- Substance Use Support
Drug Free Kids Canada
Evidence-based resources for parents on youth substance use (Ottawa).
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
National guidance and helplines for addiction and gambling.
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