Organization: 211 Ontario  
Phone Numbers: Call or text 211
Toll-Free: 1-877-330-3213
Crisis: Call 911 for emergencies
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Email: gethelp@211ontario.ca
Website: 211ontario.ca
Service Description: 24-hour confidential telephone helpline and website

Information is provided about:
  • community services
  • social services
  • health services
  • government services

Executives: Theresa Redburn - President and Chair
Fees: Free
Application: Call or visit website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People in Ontario needing information about services
Languages: English ; French ; Many other languages
Language Note: Interpretation in more than 150 languages is available
Area(s) Served: Ontario
See Also: Helplines for Seniors
Information and Referral Services

This information was last completely updated on January 7, 2026

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