Community Resources Guide
Child, Youth, and Family Services and Supports in Hamilton
Navigating the mental health journey for your child or youth can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In Hamilton, a strong and caring network of community resources exists to wrap around you and your family. This guide brings together key local services—from crisis support and counselling to youth groups and family navigation—so you can easily find the right help at the right time.
Whether you're taking the first step or looking for ongoing support, these resources are here to strengthen your path forward.
Autism
Child Protection
Children 0-6 Years
Community Education, Workshops, Website Resources and Family Support
Caregiver Group: Emotion Focused Strategies for Supporting your Child or Youth – This group is open to patients of the Hamilton Family Health Team or have children in their care who attend HWDSB or HWCDSB. You can refer yourself to this group. For more information, or to sign up, call the Groups Line at 905-667-4852 or visit the website here.
Developmental
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
Funding (Federal)
Funding (Provincial)
Health
Indigenous
2SLGBTQ
2SLGBTQ Youth Line
Text 647-694-4275
Call 1-800-268-9688
Email askus@youthline.ca
Mental Health
Newcomers
Transitional Planning
School
Back to School Mental Health Kit developed by the HWCDSB: the kit contains tools for students to use to support their mental health and wellness, including distraction and thought changing strategies, breathing exercises and muscle relaxation exercises. Also included information about understanding anxiety during uncertain times and gratitude exercise.
Student / Youth Resources
Alternatives for Youth-Substance use and mental health services
Assaulted Women’s Helpline Text #SAFE (#7233) or Call 1-866-863-0511
Good2Talk Call 1-866-925-5454 or text CONNECT to 686868
Kids Help Phone Text 686868 or Call 1-800-668-6868
Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000
