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Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Supports


If you or someone you know is in need of

mental health support, please reach out.

You are not alone.

 

Talk to a clinician

Confidential coping and wellness support for frontline health care workers in any position

COVID Frontline Wellness

www.waypointcentre.ca/programs_and_services/c_o_v_i_d_frontline_wellness



support with peers

Online sessions with peers to learn about building resilience and maintaining wellness through lectures and care-based discussions


ECHO Coping with COVID

For health care providers and doctors responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

https://camh.echoontario.ca/echo-coping-with-covid

ECHO Care of the Elderly for LTC

For those working in long-term care settings

https://clri-ltc.ca/resource/echo-covid19



self directed support

Find resources you can access on your own with tips and ideas to help you maintain your mental wellness and cope with stress

www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19/information-for-professionals

https://bouncebackontario.ca/


MINDFULNESS

Virtual Mindfulness Ambassador Program

www.eventbrite.ca/o/waypoint-centre-for-mental-health-care-18013414379

Four weekly virtual skills sessions - FREE and open to anyone



WEBSITES
Canadian Mental Health Association Mental Health Crisis and Information Line 
https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/are-you-in-crisis/
705-728-5044 / 1-888-893-8333 (toll-free)
Available 24/7

CAMH Resource Hub
www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
A resource and wellness hub containing a surplus of COVID-19 information and supports

ConnexOntario
www.connexontario.ca
1-866-531-2600
Free 24/7 confidential access to information and support with finding the services you need

Crisis Services Canada
www.crisisservicescanada.ca
1-833-456-4566
Suicide prevention and support 
 
AbilitiCBT by Morneau Shepell
https://abiliticbt.com/home
An internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) program

Hope for Wellness Help Line
www.hopeforwellness.ca
1-855-242-3310
Immediate counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada Phone and chat counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut

Wellness Together Canada
https://ca.portal.gs/
Educational resources, e-courses, free counselling and immediate crisis support 

Talk4Healing
1-855-554-HEAL
www.talk4healing.com
A culturally grounded, confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages

Mind Beacon
www.mindbeacon.com
A full spectrum of digital mental health supports

Good2Talk Helpline
1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
24/7 helpline for post-secondary students

Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Youth mental health support available 24/7

LGBT Youthline Ontario
647-694-4275 & www.youthline.ca
Confidential, non-judgmental & informed LGBTTQQ2SI Peer Support

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
1-866-863-0511 (TOLL-FREE) or #SAFE (#7233)
on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile

Ontario Caregiver Helpline
https://ontariocaregiver.ca and live chat at 1-833-416-2273
Provides caregivers with a one-stop resource for information and support

Seniors Safety Line
1-866-299-1011
Provides contact and referral information for local agencies across the province that can assist in cases of elder abuse

Hospice Huronia
705-549-1034 or www.hospicehuronia.ca
Enhancing the quality of life for individuals and their families facing life threatening illness or bereavement.



MOBILE APPS

CAMH - Managing your stress & anxiety
Provides information and evidence-based coping strategies to help you manage stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID Coach
Tools for self-care and to improve emotional well-being. Tools to stay connected.  Tools to navigate parenting, care-giving, and working from home during the pandemic.

Canada COVID-19
Mental health and substance use support through linking users to the Wellness Together Canada Hub.

Smiling Minds
Mindfulness and meditation app designed to assist people in dealing with the pressure, stress and challenges of daily life.

Nod App
Offering ideas for strengthening social ties and building positive emotions for a rewarding social life even when apart.

MindShift
Scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.

Headspace
Teaches you how to meditate and live mindfully, with guided sessions on stress management, happiness, resilience, physical health, and more.

REACH OUT TODAY 


Anyone in distress should use the mental health crisis line in your community. If this is an EMERGENCY call 911 or go to your closest emergency department.
 
This is not a complete list of resources available. If we've missed a resource, please let us know.
Resources and contact information are subject to change.