Canadian Mental Health Resources
If you’re in crisis right now
Talk Suicide Canada – 24/7 support line: 1-833-456-4566 https://talksuicide.caCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (Canada + U.S.)Wellness Together Canada – Immediate support: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca
Grief Support Spotlight
If you’re grieving or supporting someone who is, these links are a starting point. You’re not alone.MyGrief.ca – Self-guided support for adultsKidsGrief.ca – Tools for parents and caregiversYouthGrief.ca – Support for teens & young adultsCanadian Virtual Hospice – Tools, videos, and end-of-life grief supportDavid Kessler – Grief.com – U.S.-based expert with courses, content, and supportBereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern – Grief groups in your regionHospice Wellington – Grief Services
Grief Support
Find a Therapist at www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapistsDr. Gabor Mate https://compassionateinquiry.com/Mental Health Support: Get Help www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htmlUSA Grief Expert David Kessler www.grief.comCanadian Virtual Hospice www.virtualhospice.caBereaved Families of Ontario https://bfomidwest.org/Hospice Wellington www.hospicewellington.org/our-community-services/grief-and-bereavementHospice Waterloo https://www.hospicewaterloo.ca/Hospice Niagara https://www.hospiceniagara.ca/The Nightingale Centre For grieving children, youth and families www.nightingalecentre.org/www.mygrief.cawww.kidsgrief.cawww.youthgrief.caCanadian Hospice Palliative Care Association www.chpca.ca/resource/grief-and-bereavement-resource-repository/Grief Share www.griefshare.org/Talk Suicide Canada www.talksuicide.ca/Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention www.suicideprevention.ca/support-for-people-living-with-loss/Heartache2Hope www.heartache2hope.com/resources/The Lifeline Canada Foundation www.thelifelinecanada.ca/survivors-suicide-loss-support-groups/
Addiction + Substance Abuse
Find a Therapist at www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapistsCentre for Addiction & Mental Health 1 800 661 1111 www.camh.caConnex Ontario Health Services Information 1 866 531 2600 www.connexontario.caHomewood Health Centre 519 824 1010 www.homewoodhealth.comInstitute for Advancements in Mental Health www.iamentalhealth.caAl-Anon Group Search www.al-anon.orgCanada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory 1 888 245 6887 www.canadadrugrehab.caGamblers Anonymous 1 855 222 5542 www.gatoronto.caNarcotics Anonymous 1 888 811 3887Nar-Anon Helpline 1 877 239 0096
Helplines
AIDS & Sexual Health 1 800 668 2437LGBT Youthline (2SLGBTQ+ services) 1 800 268 9688 www.youthline.caCompass Community Services; Distress Line, Teleconnect & Seniors Offering Support 1 888 821 3760Farmer Wellness Initiative (Mental Health Support) 1 866 267 6255Here 4 Kids 1 844 454 3711Kids Help Phone 1 800 668 6868 www.kidshelpphone.caHope for Wellness Helpline for Indigenous people 1 855 242 3310 www.hopeforwellness.caSenior’s Safety Line 1 866 299 1011TeleHealth Ontario 1 866 797 0000Canada’s Women Foundation Support ServicesLinks to shelters, other services, and information that may be helpful for those seeking support. https://canadianwomen.org/support-services/Association of Parent Support Groups of Ontario 1 800 488 5666 www.apsgo.caChildren’s Mental Health Ontario www.cmho.orgFamily & Children’s Services 1 800 265 8300Warmline (non-crisis support, 3-7pm) 1 888 768 2488Domestic Violence Resources www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/domestic-violence-resourcesAbuse & Domestic Violence Helpline www.findahelpline.com/ca/on/topics/abuse-domestic-violenceEnding Violence Association of Canada www.endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/
Self Help + Peer Support
Bereaved Families of Ontario www.bereavedfamilies.net/Youth line 1 800 268 9688 www.youthline.caCanadian Virtual Hospice www.virtualhospice.cawww.mygrief.cawww.kidsgrief.cawww.youthgrief.caElder Abuse Prevention Ontario 1 866 299 1011 www.eapon.ca
Please see the Wellington/Duffering Mental Health & Community Resources for more information.