If you need help in an emergency, please dial 911 for Emergency Services, or go to the emergency department closest to you.
Crisis & Support Helplines
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Toronto Distress Centre 416-408-4357
Gerstein Crisis Centre 416-929-5200
Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511
LGBT Youth Line 1-800-268-9688
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Toronto Distress Centre 416-408-4357
Gerstein Crisis Centre 416-929-5200
Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511
LGBT Youth Line 1-800-268-9688
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Medical information Helplines
Telehealth Ontario (Speak with a Registered Nurse) 1-866-797-0000
Eat Right Ontario (Speak with a Registered Dietitian) 1-877-510-5102
Eat Right Ontario (Speak with a Registered Dietitian) 1-877-510-5102
Financial Assistance
Government Drug Assistance Programs
For people with Diabetes- Syringes and Insulin Pump Assistance Programs
Compassionate care programs
Many drug companies have compassionate care or patient assistance programs, which offer free or low cost prescription drugs to qualifying individuals. These programs typically offer time limited coverage to people with low-income who do not have drug coverage for the medication they need.
For example, if you need insulin, but cannot afford it, the companies below have compassionate care programs. In these cases, your physician or diabetes clinic would need to coordinate with the pharmaceutical company to set up the assistance.
For example, if you need insulin, but cannot afford it, the companies below have compassionate care programs. In these cases, your physician or diabetes clinic would need to coordinate with the pharmaceutical company to set up the assistance.
- Lilly Patient Support Program
- Sanofi-Adventis Compassionate Care Program: contact their general customer service line (1-800-265-7927) for an application form to be sent to your doctor.