Resources for the
journey.
Information and support for people living with sickle cell disease, families, youth and communities.
Sickle Cell Information & Support
Canadian organizations offering education, advocacy, community support and resources for people affected by sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada
National advocacy, awareness and support for Canadians affected by sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario
Patient and family support, advocacy, education, counselling and peer programs across Ontario.
Sickle Cell Association of Ontario
Community education, advocacy, fundraising and outreach for people living with sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Association of BC
Information, resources and support for patients, families and communities in British Columbia.
Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta
Education, advocacy and community support for people affected by sickle cell disease in Alberta.
Association d’Anémie Falciforme du Québec
Support, education and advocacy for children, adults and families affected by sickle cell disease in Québec.
The Sickle Circle of Manitoba
Support, education and advocacy for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease in Manitoba.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada
Awareness and family support across Atlantic Canada, including blood donation initiatives.
Youth Mental Health Support
Free or confidential mental health and emotional support services for young people, including culturally responsive care.
AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Program
Free, culturally responsive mental health and substance use support for Black youth ages 12–29 and their families or caregivers across Ontario.
Black Youth Helpline
National helpline for Canadian youth. Call 416-285-9944 or toll-free 1-833-294-8650.
Kids Help Phone
24/7 phone counselling at 1-800-668-6868 and crisis text support by texting CONNECT to 686868.
RiseUp Powered by Kids Help Phone
Canada-wide mental health support for African, Caribbean and Black youth. Text RISE to 686868.
LGBT YouthLine
Free, anonymous peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario via text and chat. Text 647-694-4275.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Provincial and national resources for crisis response, emotional support and finding local mental health services.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
24/7 emotional and crisis support. Call 416-408-HELP (4357).
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Find a local distress or crisis centre across Ontario.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Find mental health information and a CMHA branch in your area.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
24/7 support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Call 1-855-242-3310 or use online chat.
These resources are provided for general information and support. Services, hours and eligibility can change, so please confirm details directly with each organization. This page is not a substitute for medical advice or emergency care.