One Stop Talk

For some young people, figuring out who they are can also mean navigating different cultural and family expectations.

They may feel caught between what’s expected at home and how they feel at school, with friends, or in other parts of their life. Having someone outside of their immediate circle to talk to can help.

If you know a young person who could use support navigating cultural pressures, identity, or family expectations, One Stop Talk offers free, confidential mental health support for youth under 18 years of age in Ontario.

Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 (TALK) to connect with a registered therapist/clinician today.

October 10 is ! 💚

Recognized around the world, today is an opportunity to keep conversations about mental health going and remind young people that mental health IS health.

Just like physical health, mental health exists on a spectrum. A young person can feel great, okay, stressed, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, and support can be valuable no matter where they are on that spectrum.

As adults supporting young people, we can help them build an understanding of what supports are available before they need them. Knowing where to turn can make reaching out feel easier when things get harder.

One Stop Talk is one of those resources. Youth under 18 years of age in Ontario can visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 (TALK) to connect with a registered therapist/clinician for free, confidential mental health support.

Our team is available to support you on Saturday, October 10 from 12pm to 4pm. We will be closed on Monday, October 12 for the long weekend. Our regular hours resume on October 13, 2026, at 12pm EST. 💜

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or visit your local emergency room.

Not everyone has a mental illness, but everyone has mental health. Taking care of your health means doing so both physically and mentally.

We’re making it easy for youth under 18 in Ontario to pro-active get support when they are struggling.

If that’s someone you know, visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-TALK(8255) to connect with a registered clinician/therapist today.

Source for stats: https://www.cihi.ca/en/child-and-youth-mental-health/overall-trends-for-child-and-youth-mental-health

It’s Canadian , or .

Coordinated by Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health , this week is all about spreading awareness about the realities many Canadians living with mental illnesses face.

Just like physical illnesses, mental illnesses deserve dignified, proactive and supportive health care.

Talking about them helps to combat the stigma that prevents access to such care.

If you know someone under 18 in Ontario who's struggling, visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-TALK(8255) to connect with a registered clinician/therapist today.

Wearing orange is a meaningful way to show support, but learning the truth helps keep the conversation going. 🧡

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities.

Parents and caregivers can help young people understand why this day matters by making space for age-appropriate learning and honest conversations.

is here to support the mental health and well-being of all children and youth in Ontario, including Indigenous youth. Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect with a registered therapist/clinician today.

School can place a lot of demands on children and teens, from academics to activities and social expectations.

Parents and caregivers can help by reminding them that it’s okay to say no, take a break and protect their time when things feel like too much.

Need support helping a young person set boundaries or manage guilt? Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect with a registered therapist/clinician today.

On Franco–Ontarian Day, we’re celebrating the young people across Ontario whose connection to French is an important part of who they are.

Talking about mental health can already be difficult. Being able to express what you’re feeling in the language that feels most natural can make that conversation easier.

offers support from French-speaking registered therapists/clinicians for children and youth across Ontario.

Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect with a registered therapist/clinician today.

Children and teens have days when something feels off, even when they can’t explain why.

If that feeling keeps showing up, a calm check-in can help them feel less alone. Let them know they can talk when they’re ready.

Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect with a registered therapist/clinician today.

During International Week of Deaf People, we're reminded that not everyone experiences conversations the same way. It's easy to move through a moment without realizing someone else may be missing part of it.

Creating more inclusive spaces doesn't mean getting everything right. It starts with being aware, making room for different ways of communicating and ensuring every child and teen can access support when they need it.

One Stop Talk offers mental health services in ASL because every young person in Ontario deserves to communicate in the way that works best for them.

To learn more or connect a child or teen with a registered therapist/clinician in ASL, visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 today.