Resources

General Mental Health Tips (via CMHA Ontario)

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has a page dedicated to some helpful tips for managing mental health during COVID-19.

ConnexOntario

ConnexOntario provides information and referrals, as well as free and confidential services for those struggling with mental illness, alcohol & drugs, and gambling.

They offer web-chat, phone, and email support 24/7 for Ontarians. Their team is well-equipped to listen and work towards helping people find appropriate resources through their database.

Good2Talk

Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Students that call Good2Talk can receive information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus and speak anonymously with a professional counsellor.

BounceBack

BounceBack (managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association) is a free program that helps people aged 15+ to manage depression, anxiety, low mood, or stress.

The program is delivered through online videos/materials, and with a coach on the phone to help guide through the materials.

Crisis Services Canada

This website provides suicide prevention and support, including a number to call for support from responders, 24/7/365.

This service is both free and confidential as well.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, located in Toronto and ten additional community locations across Ontario.

CAMH uses clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to assist people who have been affected by mental health and addiction issues.

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) is a network of academic and clinical experts dedicated to improving clinical care for people with mood and anxiety disorders.

CANMAT provides up-to-date scientific information, treatment guidelines and educational activities for health professionals, and clear and useful information about symptoms and treatments for patients and families.

MindYourMind

MindYourMind is not intended to take the place of professional counselling or treatment. However, they are a hub for a variety of resources for young people aged 14 to 29.

On their site, you can find information on how to get help, facts about mental illnesses, wellness and coping tips, and more.

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario offers free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.

On their site, you can find information on how to get help, facts about mental illnesses, wellness and coping tips, and more.

Additional Mental Health & Wellness Information (Government of Canada)

The Government of Canada has a resource page for those who wish to learn about mental health, mental illness and related services in Canada.

There is also information on what they are doing for suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Other Resources (Across Canada and International)

This page hosted on the Mental Health Commission of Canada's website has several links to more general resources, both in Canada and abroad.