Safety and community helplines connect older adults and seniors to community support agencies, counselling services, mental health resources and health information.

Community Resource Guide

A comprehensive directory of community services and supports for older adults and seniors. Includes listings for government, social service, health care, mental health, employment, housing, transportation and more.

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Durham Regional Police Services – Senior Support Unit 

In the event of a crime in progress or a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1.

For non-emergencies call 905-579-1520.

The Senior Support Unit helps victims of elder abuse and provides community education and public awareness on issues concerning seniors such as fraud & scam prevention, safety at home, recognizing elder abuse, and personal financial safety.

Durham Regional Police Service - Seniors Support Coordinator

  • (905) 579-1520 ext. 1865

Learn more about the Senior Support Unit
Senior Safety Line – Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
Provides a free, confidential 24-hour helpline for seniors to report elder abuse and access support and crisis intervention. Callers connect directly with a live counsellor. Service is available in 200+ languages.

Senior Safety Line can be accessed by:

Phone

  • Call 1-866-299-1011

Online

Live Chat
Ajax Fire & Emergency Services
Learn more about the Ajax Fire & Emergency Services
Mental Health Crisis Lines

Free, confidential, immediate mental health crisis support.

Distress Centre Durham Crisis Line

  • 24-hour, 7 days a week
  • 905-433-1121

Durham Mental Health Services – Crisis Access Linkage Line (C.A.L.L)

  • 24-hour, 7 days a week
  • 1-800-742-1890

Lakeridge Health Crisis Intervention Team

  • 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., daily
  • 905-433-4384

Ontario Shores Crisis Line

  • 1-800-263-2679
ConnexOntario Helpline

Provides a free, confidential 24-hour helpline for information on mental health and addiction services. Callers are connected to services in their area.

ConnexOntario can be accessed by:

Phone

  • Call 1-866-531-2600

Online

Live Chat
Telehealth Ontario

Provides a free, confidential 24-hour helpline providing medical advice and general health information. Callers connect directly to a Registered Nurse. Service is available in 300+ languages.

  • Toll Free: 1-86-797-0000
  • TTY: 1-866-797-0007

Learn more about Telehealth Ontario
Durham Region Health Connection Line 
Provides information and support to the community on health related issues including: nutrition, mental health, senior support, etc. Callers connect directly to a Public Health Nurse.
  • 1-800-841-2729
211 Durham Helpline
Learn more about 211 Durham Helpline 
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers
Provides a free, anonymous 24-hour hotline for reporting information regarding criminal activity.
  • 1-800-222-TIPS

Learn more about Durham Regional Crime Stoppers