Here is a list of mental health resources that can be shared:
Canada-wide
Canada-wide
A wide variety of online and in person resources, Canada wide
Important Health Information and Crisis Numbers
Youth Mental Health Resources and Phone Numbers
https://ca.portal.gs/ - Mental health is a journey, not a destination. Access support and track your progress.
Accessible 24/7
No fees, ever
For everyone
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.
15 years of age or older living in Canada and Already connected to a primary care provider (physician or nurse) or psychiatrist
Mild-to-moderate depression, with or without anxiety
Not at risk of harming self or others
Do not have a personality disorder
Have not had a manic episode or psychosis in the last 6 months
Capable of engaging with and concentrating on materials
Not significantly misusing drugs or alcohol to the extent that it would impact engagement in CBT treatment
Available 24/7.
Call 1-800-668-6868
To use text, text CONNECT to 686868
British Columbia
British Columbia
Explore strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.
Manitoba
Manitoba
The Mental Health and Wellness Resource Finder provides a number of mental health, wellness and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about. Resources for youth and adolescents are highlighted in green.
Mental Health Resources for Winnipeg (previously known as the Mental Health Resource Guide)
New Brunswick
New Brunswick
As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
Free information sheets on various topics regarding trauma, addictions and general mental health.
Quebec
Quebec
Local resources, including Physicians, family doctors, crisis supports and housing.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
A compiled list of resources including mental health services, recovery and addictions services and inpatient mental health supports.
Ontario
Ontario
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Call 211 to find:
Community mental health programs
Other helplines for specialized information or challenges
Crisis services and Distress Centres
Support groups
Family Services
Housing help centres
Caregivers supports
Health services
Youth programs
Senior programs
Food banks and meal programs and more
Canadian Mental Health Association
Helpful page on getting help and the types of specialists you might encounter when looking for help.
It all starts with knowledge. Use this series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health.
PEI
PEI
Assists callers by providing a listening ear, emotional support, crisis intervention and links to community resources available on PEI.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Family Physicians, Crisis lines, Addictions services, Community clinics, Resources and Tools
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
Variety of mental health resources and crisis lines (youth and adult).
A peer-led charitable volunteer organization committed to supporting police and corrections personnel who are dealing with psychological injuries diagnosed from service.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/findhealthservices/helplines/ - Help and Crisis Lines
http://cmhanl.ca/self-care/ - Self Help and Mental Health resources and crisis supports