National Day of Truth and Reconciliation may be difficult, as many continue to reflect, heal and confront traumas. If you require support, the following resources are available:
- The Indian Residential Schools Survivor Society crisis line is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her residential school experience and can be reached at 1-800-721-0066.
- Hope For Wellness Helpline for Indigenous peoples is available 24/7 for counselling and crisis intervention and can be reached toll-free at 1-855-242-3310. A live online chat is also available on their website.
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) provides emotional and crisis referral services to former residential school survivors at a 24-hour line 1-866-925-4419.
- Native Youth Crisis Line 1-877-209-1266
- Talk4Healing 1-855-554-HEAL, a culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario
- Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
- Non-Indigenous people seeking a mental health professional can get support from Wellness Together Canada at 1-866-585-0445 or by texting WELLNESS to 741741 for adults or 686868 for youth. This is available 24/7.