ConnexOntario
Site: ConnexOntario
Record #:
LON6236
Last Full Update:
27 Feb 2026
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Administration: 519-439-0174 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-531-2600 Text "CONNEX" to 247247 (standard data and text rates may apply) |
| Crisis Phone | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Fax | 519-439-0455 |
| administration@connexontario.ca | |
| Website | http://www.connexontario.ca |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1991 |
| Primary Executive | Harriet Ekperigin, Chair |
| Funding | Provincial - MHLTC |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Free and confidential health services information and referral for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness, or gambling * helpline, text, and online chat available * connect to a system navigator for information regarding mental health, addiction and gambling services and support Services and Programs:
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| Hours | Help: Daily 24 hours Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | General public and service providers |
| Application | No referral required - Call, text, e-mail or visit website * no walk-ins |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Free |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Not Known |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text |
| Service Categories | Specialized Information and Referral ~ Gambling Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Mental Health Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Substance Use Disorders |
