While the holidays are filled with joy, love and peace for most people, there are some people that may experience traumatic situations during the holiday season.
***For all emergency situations please call 9-1-1.***
211 is a FREE and confidential resource that connects people with services in their community.
There is also a new service 9-8-8 for people who are in crisis and have thoughts of suicide.
211 and 988 can be used by calling or texting the service.
Other community resources:
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, or if you are concerned about a person or family in need of help call 519-272-2294 (1-888-829-7484)
Stratford Police (Non-Emergency line): 519-271-4141
Festival Hydro: 519-271-4700
Enbridge Gas: 1-866-763-5427
Optimism Place (women’s shelter): 519-271-5550 (24/7 support line)
Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team: 1-888-829-7484
Connex Ontario is a 24/7/365 confidential phone, chat, texting, and email service that helps people in Ontario who need support and information about mental health, gambling, and addiction services available in their community. Phone number: 1-866-531-2600 Text: CONNEX to 247247
Sexual Assault Support Centre Waterloo Region: 519-741-8633
