Canadian helplines and services for families of autistic children. We list a phone number only after checking it on the organization's own website or an official government page. Last checked September 29, 2026.
Free, confidential support for anyone thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who is. Call or text 9-8-8 at any time. It is led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and funded by the Government of Canada.
Free, confidential support for children, teens and young adults by phone, text or online chat. Phone counselling is available in many languages.
Counselling and crisis support for all Indigenous peoples in Canada, by phone or online chat, in English and French. Phone support in Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut is available on request.
National autism charity with a family support team and a national support line for autistic people, parents and caregivers anywhere in Canada.
An autistic-led organization that speaks up for the rights of autistic people. Useful for an autistic perspective on services and policy.
Ontario charity with information, family support, workshops and help with the Ontario Autism Program and school supports.
Provincial information service for families of autistic children in B.C., including families still waiting for an assessment.
B.C. charity with free information and videos for families, and a navigation team that helps families find services and next steps by phone or email.
Alberta charity with information and support for autistic people and families, including videos on the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
Autism intervention for children in the Eastern Health region of Newfoundland and Labrador, until the start of Grade 4.
The independent organization that registers children for the Ontario Autism Program. Register the day the diagnosis letter arrives: invitations to core clinical services go out in order of registration.
Answers questions about current B.C. Autism Funding, such as your balance, until the program ends on March 31, 2027.
Provincial funding for respite and support for families of children with disabilities.
Ontario legal clinic for people with disabilities. Its free toolkit explains your child's right not to be excluded from school.
Parent-run charity for B.C. families of children with disabilities at school, with a large peer support group.
Alberta family advocacy organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. It runs free workshops on inclusive education.
Free advice from a poison expert if your child may have swallowed, breathed in or touched something harmful. One number reaches the poison centre for your province or territory. In Quebec, call the Centre antipoison du Québec at 1-800-463-5060.
Health advice by phone. Call 8-1-1 to reach a health service navigator, who can connect you with a registered nurse at any time, or with a dietitian, pharmacist or qualified exercise professional.