Contact | gov.nl.ca/hcs/mentalhealth-committee/mentalhealth |
Information | A government navigation tool with many mental health resources and services. |
Location | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Type of resource | Navigation tool |
Type of support | Wellness support and addiction support |
Target demographic | General population |
Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
Serves children (0–12) | Yes |
Serves youth (13–17) | Yes |
Serves families | — |
Language(s) spoken | 🍁 English, ⚜️ French |
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Vitalité: Children and Youth
Contact vitalitenb.ca/en/points-service/mental-health/children-youth Information Youth mental health and addiction service support lines in NB. Location New Brunswick Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) — Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Flexible Assertive Community Treatment
Contact horizonnb.ca/services/addictions-mental-health/adult-services/flexible-assertive-community-treatment-f-a-c-t Information Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (F.A.C.T.) provides care to people with serious mental illness who are currently residing in NB. Location New Brunswick Type of resource In-person service and telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Addiction and Mental Health Helpline
Contact 1-866-355-5550 Information Free, confidential, bilingual support is available 24/7. Location New Brunswick Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Mobile Crisis Response Services
Contact vitalitenb.ca/en/points-service/mental-health/mobile-crisis-response-services Information List of crisis lines for different areas in New Brunswick. Location New Brunswick Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia
Contact bc.cmha.ca Information CMHA British Columbia provides a list of mental health resources and education/information about mental health. Location British Columbia Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults Yes Serves children Yes Serves youth Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Canadian Mental Health Association New Brunswick
Contact cmhanb.ca Information An organization that has many mental health resources, services, and projects. Location New Brunswick Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
OSI-CAN Manitoba
Contact osicanmb.ca Information A free, confidential, community-based Peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders and Public safety personnel. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Contact moodmb.ca/peer-support Information Online and in-person peer support groups. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Peer Connections Manitoba
Contact peerconnectionsmb.ca Information Aims to provide quality, value-based peer support and mental health education for Manitobans and their families dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service, in-person service, telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Manitoba Métis Federation Mental Health Wellness Support Line
Contact 1-833-390-1041 ext. 1 Information Mental health support line providing access to Métis counsellors and resources. Available daily from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation: Supports and Resources
Contact gov.mb.ca/inr/irs/resources.html Information A list of healing centres, call lines, and other resources for Indigenous individuals in Manitoba. Location Manitoba Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
A Woman’s Place
Contact 204-940-6624 Information Offers counselling and support, safety planning, protection orders, legal consults and representation for women and children victim to domestic violence. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Women and children Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Jewish Child and Family Service Manitoba
Contact jcfswinnipeg.org/services/mental-health-support-services Information Education on mental health and a program that aims to assist Jewish individuals with mental health struggles. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Jewish population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Rainbow Resource Centre
Contact rainbowresourcecentre.org Information Offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
St-Boniface Hospital: Caring for Carers
Contact stbonifacehospital.ca/caring-for-carers Information A list of resources to support health care workers during the pandemic. Location Manitoba Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Physician & Family Support Program
Contact 844-433−3762 Information Short-term professional psychological counselling for physicians of Manitoba. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Sara Riel Inc: Seneca Warm Line
Contact 204-942-9276 or 1-833-718-4678 Information 24/7 peer-led warm line (not for crises). Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Crisis Response Centre
Contact 204-940-1781 Information Central point of access for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Available 24/7. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
MHERC Manitoba
Contact mherc.mb.ca Information A website with downloadable fact and tip sheets, presentations, workshops, podcasts, blog posts, and a directory of community resources on mental health. Location Manitoba Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness
Contact cbtm.ca Information CBTm is an education program designed to improve mental health and build healthy skills. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line
Contact 1-877-435-7170 Information 24/7 crisis phone line for Manitobans with suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Klinic Crisis Line
Contact 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019 Information 24/7 crisis support. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Contact 204-940-3633 Information Short-term, community-based supportive care and treatment for adults living in Winnipeg in psychiatric or psychosocial crisis who may be at risk of hospitalization. Location Manitoba Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Kids Help Phone (Telephone)
Contact 1-800-668-6868 Information Offers resources, crisis support, and counselling primarily for youth, but anyone can access their services. Contact a professional 24/7. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Kids Help Phone (Online)
Contact kidshelpphone.ca Information Offers resources, crisis support, and counselling primarily for youth, but anyone can access their services. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Communitas Supportive Care Society
Contact peersupportcsc.com Information Online and in-person peer support groups for mental health recovery. Location British Columbia Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Contact mdabc.net/resources/mdabc-support-groups Information Peer-led support groups for people with mental health concerns. Location British Columbia Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Métis Crisis Line
Contact 1-833-638-4722 Information Free, 24-hour phone support for Métis people experiencing challenges like anxiety, grief and loss, abuse, and bullying. Location British Columbia Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
OSI-CAN British Columbia
Contact osicanbc.ca Information OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. Location British Columbia Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Foundry BC
Contact foundrybc.ca/get-support Information Virtual counselling and peer support for young people aged 12–24 and their caregivers. Location British Columbia Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
310 Mental Health Support
Contact 310-6789 Information Mental health support line, 24/7. Location British Columbia Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Here to Help
Contact heretohelp.bc.ca Information Provides mental health and substance use information and connections to resources in BC. Location British Columbia Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
BC Interior Crisis Line
Contact 1-888-353-2273 Information Crisis hotline for people in Interior BC. Location British Columbia Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Build Them Up
Contact buildthemup.ca Information Offers therapy, peer support, and other programs to children, teens, and families. Location Alberta Type of resource Online services and in-person services Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Boots on the Ground Alberta
Contact 1-866-724-2684 Information BOTG provides first responders and military members with an anonymous helpline wherein they can receive peer support. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members and Veterans, public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
OSI-CAN Alberta
Contact osicanab.ca Information OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. Location Alberta Type of resource Online services and in-person services Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Contact aboriginalcounseling.com Information Offers no-cost mental health education programs for Indigenous individuals in Alberta. Location Alberta Type of resource Online services and in-person services Type of support Counselling Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
CASA: Indigenous Mental Health Services
Contact casamentalhealth.org/casa-programs/indigenous-mental-health-services Information Provides mental health services and education to children, youth, and families living or connected to the Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree, and Paul First Nations. Location Alberta Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Indigenous Support Line
Contact 1-844-944-4744 or 8-1-1 Information The support line is for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Alberta. Hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Calgary Outlink
Contact calgaryoutlink.ca Information Provides support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Calgary. Location Alberta Type of resource Online services and in-person services Type of support Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
AMA’s Physician and Family Support Program
Contact 1-877-767-4637 Information Provides 24/7 confidential help and support for physicians, residents, and medical students (or their family members) facing personal and/or professional concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, and family or relationship issues). Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Text4Hope
Contact 3-9-3-9-3-9 Information Ongoing supportive text content to help Albertans identify and adjust negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours during stressful times. Text HOPEAB to 393939 to subscribe for free. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone (text) Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Addiction Helpline
Contact 1-866-332-2322 Information 24/7 confidential service to provide support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns, including problem gambling. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Access Mental Health
Contact 1-844-943-1500 Information Non-urgent support for mental health and addiction concerns in the Calgary zone. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support and addiction support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Distress Centre
Contact distresscentre.com Information Provides 24/7 crisis support, professional crisis counselling, peer support, and access to other resources. Location Alberta Type of resource Online service Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Distress Centre: Crisis Support
Contact 403-266-4357 Information 24-hour crisis support accessible by telephone or text Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Mental Health Help Line
Contact 1-877-303-2642 Information 24/7 confidential service to provide support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
8-1-1 Healthline
Contact 8-1-1 Information Registered nurses are available 24/7 to provide confidential health advice and support. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Badge of Life Canada
Contact badgeoflifecanada.org/peer-support Information Weekly online peer support group sessions for public safety personnel and/or their adult family members. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support
Contact n2nps.com Information Canadian non-profit, trauma-informed organization that provides peer support services for nurses, including biweekly group support and psychological resiliency education. Location National Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Nurses Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Trans Lifeline
Contact 877-330-6366 Information Provides peer support for any trans person in Canada. Also has a US number for Spanish-language calls. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic Trans people Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, 🇪🇸 Spanish -
PeerOnCall
Contact oncallapp.ca Information Access to anonymous peer support via text or phone. Also provides access to other support resources and tools. Location National Type of resource App Type of support Peer support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
Contact cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss) Information A national peer support network for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families who are experiencing an operational stress injury. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French Information -
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Contact 1-866-925-4419 Information Provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous populations Serves adults Yes Serves children — Serves youth Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Chat)
Contact hopeforwellness.ca Information Immediate, culturally competent telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit. Location National Type of resource Online chat Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous populations Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French (ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ Cree, ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ Ojibway, ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ Inuktitut available upon request) -
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Telephone)
Contact 1-855-242-3310 Information Immediate culturally competent, telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit. Open 24/7. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Indigenous populations Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French (ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ Cree, ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ Ojibway, ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ Inuktitut available upon request) -
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
Contact multiculturalmentalhealth.ca Information Provides culturally safe and competent mental health information for Canada’s diverse population. Location National Type of resource Resource hub Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Naseeha Mental Health
Contact naseeha.org/helpline-textline Information Offers a free 24/7 helpline and education for the Muslim population of Canada. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Muslims Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French, 🇸🇦 Arabic, 🇮🇷 Farsi, 🇵🇰 Urdu, 🇸🇴 Somali -
PSPNET: For PSP
Contact pspnet.ca/en/for-psp Information Provides free, confidential, online cognitive behaviour therapy courses for current and former public safety personnel and their spouses. Location National (Available in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.) Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment
Contact cipsrt-icrtsp.ca Information Knowledge hub of mental health information for public safety personnel. Location National Type of resource Knowledge hub Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Beyond Silence
Contact beyondsilence.ca/app Information App designed to promote early intervention and support for the mental health of health care providers. Location National Type of resource App Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Wounded Warriors Canada: Trauma Resiliency Program
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/trauma-resiliency-program Information A three-day group counselling program for Veterans and first responders; focuses on acquiring tools to overcome the effects of trauma exposure. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Wounded Warriors Canada: Spousal Resiliency Program
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/spousal-resiliency-program Information A four-day, clinically facilitated trauma group for spouses of military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel who have been exposed to operational stress injuries (such as PTSD) in their relationships. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Spouses of military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Wounded Warriors Canada: C.O.P.E.
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday Information C.O.P.E., or Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday, is a couples-based trauma program for Veterans and first responders affected by operational stress injuries. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, military spouses; public safety personnel and their spouses Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Strongest Families
Contact strongestfamilies.com/military-and-veterans/ Information A resource of programs to support for military members, Veterans, and their families’ mental health. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Family Information Line
Contact 1-800-866-4546 Information A confidential, personal, bilingual, and free service offering information, support, referrals, reassurance, and crisis management to the military community. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Counselling Target demographic Military families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Veterans Affairs Canada Mental Health Services
Contact veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness Information Information on how to access mental health and wellness support for Veterans. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Employee Assistance Program
Contact health.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/employee-assistance-services/contact-us/chat-step-1-3.html Information An online chat that can be used to get a referral for counselling sessions with a mental health professional. For current/former CAF or RCMP members and their families. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Veteran Crisis Helpline
Contact 1-800-268-7708 Information A confidential and free service available 24/7. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Veterans, former RCMP members, their family members, and caregivers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
LifeLine Canada Foundation
Contact thelifelinecanada.ca Information Provides online information about anxiety, depression, grief support, and suicide. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Well Central
Contact wellcentral.ca Information A web-based online channel with free interactive courses for those seeking better mental health. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Strongest Families: ICAN
Contact strongestfamilies.com/ican Information Free, self-directed, web-based well-being course. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
MindShift CBT
Contact anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt Information A free app using CBT strategies to help with worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, and phobias. Location National Type of resource Mobile app Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
BounceBack
Contact cmha.ca/bounce-back Information A free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for people with low mood, depression, anxiety, or general stress. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Contact Call or text: 9-8-8
Online: 988.caInformation “You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen. A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.” Location National Type of resource Telephone (call or text), online service Type of support Crisis support Target population General population Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French