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Managing 
Crisis

With the help of fellow parents, caregivers, and mental health experts, we have rounded up a series of tips and resources to help you navigate things like knowing when to call 911 or what to expect if you go to a hospital. Read on to learn more about managing a children’s mental health crisis.

Prepare for
an Emergency

Create a
Safety Plan

Suicide and self-harm resources

Managing Physical
Aggression

Crisis services are available through child and youth mental health centres. Here, you can expect 24/7 crisis support services for child and youth mental health. If you are in a crisis, you can also call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

If you are a parent/caregiver worried about your child, or a young person looking for help yourself – please reach out. Our network of child and youth mental health centres have 4,000 professionals ready to help children, youth and families with free counselling and treatment. We provide care in person, on the phone and virtually. No problem is too big or small.

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Ask us Anything

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Please note that we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible but may not be able to respond to all. Also, if you ask a question, we will not share your identity. Please note that our organization does not directly provide mental health services. To find a Children’s Mental Health Centre near you, click here. If you are in a crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.