If you or someone you know is in need of
mental health support, please reach out.
You are not alone.
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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.
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