| Contact | wehearyou.ca |
| Information | The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's Youth-VAST Dependence Program is a personalized youth addiction program. It provides in-person or virtual care to address many types of addiction – including nicotine (vaping is the V in VAST), alcohol, substances, and technology. |
| Service area | Ontario |
| Resource types | In-person service, online service |
| Support type | Addiction support |
| Target demographic | General population |
| Serves children (0–12) | Yes |
| Serves youth (13–17) | Yes |
| Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
| Serves families | — |
| Languages spoken | English 🍁, French ⚜️ |
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CAMH Youth-Vast Dependence Program
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Wounded Warriors Canada: Trauma Resiliency Program 1 and 2
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/trauma-resiliency-program-trp1/ and woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/trauma-resiliency-program-trp2/ Information TRP1 is a three-day group counselling program for Veterans and first responders; focuses on acquiring tools to overcome the effects of trauma exposure. TRP2 is a four-day group counselling program for individuals who complete TRP1. Service area National Resource type In-person service Support types PTSD support, wellness support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, public safety personnel Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
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. Service area National Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families, public safety personnel, public safety personnel families Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language 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. Service area National Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic Health care providers Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Wounded Warriors Canada: First Responder Assist
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/first-responder-assist Information The First Responder Assist program provides crisis support and clinical therapy for first responders. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Public safety personnel Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Waypoint: Frontline Wellness
Contact waypointcentre.ca/programs_and_services/frontline_wellness_program Information A free support system for health care workers. Includes access to services to manage mental health challenges. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Trenton Military Family Resource Centre: Mental Health Team
Contact trentonmfrc.ca/mental-health-services Information The MFRC has a team of mental health professionals that support military family members, offering various services for adults, couples, teenagers, and children. Service area Ontario Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Rainbow Resource Centre
Contact rainbowresourcecentre.org Information Offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming. Service area Manitoba Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
South Asian Women’s Centre
Contact sawc.org Information Provides wellness groups, counselling, and crisis intervention for South Asian women living in Ontario. Service area Ontario Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic South Asian women Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Contact ontariohealth.ca/clinical/mental-health-addictions/structured-psychotherapy Information Offers online, self-led psychotherapy services, as well as in-person sessions with a therapist. These services are for people 18+ experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Mental Wellness Team
Contact unsm.org/dept/mental-wellness Information Offers counselling, workshops, and other in-person programs. Service area Nova Scotia Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language 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. Service area Manitoba Resource types Online service, in-person service, telephone Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
OSI-CAN Manitoba
Contact osicanmb.ca Information A free, confidential, community-based Peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders and public safety personnel. Service area Manitoba Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families, public safety personnel, public safety personnel families Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Ontario Shores: Health Care Worker Assist Program
Contact ontarioshores.ca/services/health-care-worker-assist-program Information Provides quick access to a trained mental health professional for health care workers. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Health care providers Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language 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. Service area Alberta Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families, public safety personnel, public safety personnel families Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Contact moodmb.ca/peer-support Information Online and in-person peer support groups. Service area Manitoba Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
SaskAbilities: Partners in Mental Health and Well-being
Contact saskabilities.ca/services/community-programs/partners-in-mental-health-and-well-being Information Offers in-person programs for people with mental health diagnoses or barriers, including peer support groups and professional sessions. Service area Saskatchewan Resource type In-person service Support types Wellness support, peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Jewish Family and Child Service of Greater Toronto
Contact jfandcs.com/mentalhealthandwellness Information Culturally competent counselling, workshops, support groups, and more for Jewish families around Toronto. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Jewish population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language 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. Service area British Columbia Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families, public safety personnel, public safety personnel families Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language 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. Service area British Columbia Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Hong Fook Association
Contact hongfook.ca/association Information Provides culturally specific mental health services in multiple languages for the Asian community in the Greater Toronto Area. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Asian population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, Simplified Chinese 🇨🇳, Korean 🇰🇷, Vietnamese 🇻🇳, Khmer 🇰🇭 -
OUTSaskatoon
Contact outsaskatoon.ca Information Provides support services, education, resources, and counselling for the LGBTQ+ community in Saskatoon. Service area Saskatchewan Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language 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. Service area Alberta Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
OSI-CAN Saskatchewan
Contact osicansk.ca Information OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. Service area Saskatchewan Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographics Military members and Veterans, military families, public safety personnel, public safety personnel families Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Friends of Ruby
Contact friendsofruby.ca Information Supports the LGBTQ+ community with free counselling, housing, and social services across Ontario. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Mental Health and Addictions Open Access Counselling
Contact princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/mental-health-and-addictions-open-access-counselling Information Drop-in clinics in PEI for mental health and addictions. Service area Prince Edward Island Resource type In-person service Support type Counselling Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Contact dcontario.org Information Offers in-person centres that operate 24/7, mental health helplines, and support services for Ontarians. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service, telephone Support type Crisis support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Calgary Outlink
Contact calgaryoutlink.ca Information Provides support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Calgary. Service area Alberta Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Lifewise NL
Contact lifewisenl.ca Information Warm lines, peer support groups, and individual support. Service area Newfoundland and Labrador Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Build Them Up
Contact buildthemup.ca Information Offers therapy, peer support, and other programs to children, teens, and families. Service area Alberta Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Foundry BC
Contact foundrybc.ca/get-support Information Virtual counselling and peer support for young people aged 12–24 and their caregivers. Service area British Columbia Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
HOPE Learning Centre
Contact skhopelearningcentre.ca Information Free online and in-person courses to overcome mental health challenges. Service area Saskatchewan Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Communitas Supportive Care Society
Contact peersupportcsc.com Information Online and in-person peer support groups for mental health recovery. Service area British Columbia Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
First Nations and Métis Health Services
Contact saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-illnesses-services-wellness/indigenous-health/first-nations-and-metis-health-services Information A collaboration between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and First Nations and Métis people of Saskatchewan. Elders and cultural support workers are available for prayer, counselling, and trauma and crisis support and guidance. Service area Saskatchewan Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Mouvement Santé Mentale Quebec
Contact mouvementsmq.ca Information Offers education, workshops, and other resources for Quebec. Service area Quebec Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken French ⚜️ -
CMHA PEI: Peer Support
Contact pei.cmha.ca/find-help/peer-support Information CMHA PEI offers peer support groups — hosted by trained specialists with their own lived experience — to cope with mental health challenges. Service area Prince Edward Island Resource type In-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
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 (FACT) provides care to people with serious mental illness who are currently residing in NB. Service area New Brunswick Resource types In-person service, telephone Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Healthy Minds Cooperative
Contact healthyminds.ca Information Offers free wellness programs, peer-support groups, and navigation to mental health services (in-person and online). Service area Nova Scotia Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Le JAG
Contact lejag.org Information Offers individual counselling, support groups, and workshops for LGBTQ+ people in Montérégie. Service area Quebec Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic LGBTQ2SIA+ Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken French ⚜️ -
Eskasoni Mental Health Services
Contact eskasonimentalhealth.org Information Provides in-person mental health services for Indigenous peoples of Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. Service area Nova Scotia Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Doorways
Contact mha.easternhealth.ca/doorways Information Doorways is a single-session counselling service offering drop-in, same-day, next-day, in-person appointments (also online options). Service area Newfoundland and Labrador Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Counselling Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Ilisaqsivik: Health and Wellness Centre
Contact ilisaqsivik.ca/en/our-pillars/health-and-wellness-centre/ Information Offers Inuit-led community programs and counselling services for residents of Nunavut. Service area Nunavut Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ -
CMHA Moose Jaw
Contact moosejaw.cmha.ca/our-services/peer-support Information Peer support is offered through the phone and in-person in Moose Jaw. In-person peer support programs include: OSI support group, family and friends check-in, support for people with high-functioning autism, and general peer support. Service area Saskatchewan Resource types Telephone, in-person service Support type Peer support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Contact aboriginalcounseling.com Information Offers no-cost mental health education programs for Indigenous individuals in Alberta. Service area Alberta Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Counselling Target demographic Indigenous population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Access Counselling Services in the Yukon
Contact Call : 1 (866) 456-3838 | Visit : yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/mental-wellness/access-counselling-services-yukon Information A navigation tool on counselling services from the Government of Yukon. Information is available online or by phone. Service area Yukon Resource types In-person service, telephone Support type Counselling Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️ -
Black Mental Health Connections Montreal
Contact bmhcmtl.ca Information Promotes healing through culturally competent education and community activities. Service area Quebec Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic Black population Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families — Language spoken English 🍁 -
Across Boundaries
Contact acrossboundaries.ca Information Mental health and addiction support for racialized communities around Toronto. Service area Ontario Resource types Online service, in-person service Support types Wellness support, addiction support Target demographic Racialized communities Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Embrace Life Council
Contact inuusiq.com Information Provides comprehensive resources, programs, and workshops to prevent suicide in Nunavut. Service area Nunavut Resource type In-person service Support type Wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English 🍁 -
Community Counselling Program
Contact hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/community-counselling-program-ccp Information Provides free access to mental health services (phone, in-person) in all of the regions of the NWT. Service area Northwest Territories Resource types Online service, in-person service Support type Counselling Target demographic General population Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English 🍁, French ⚜️