If you are in distress, please call Crisis Services Canada. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.
The COVID situation has spurred a lot of timely talk about mental health. While many of us already live with a mental illness, others of us may be experiencing concerns for the first time. And even if you are doing ok, that doesn’t mean those you care about are doing ok.
Fortunately, Canada has a number of great charities well positioned to help. Here is where to get started for help.
Crisis Services Canada | Local Services & Resources
No matter where you live in Canada, additional support is never far away. Check out local distress centre and crisis organizations or from the link below.
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/
CAMH | Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
This set of resources by CAMH includes how to talk to kids, family & friends as well as lonliness, stress, and anxiety. Includes a section on how to manage stress and anxiety while waiting for test results or if you test positive.
CHMA | COVID-19 and mental health
An extensive list of resources including links for help for you, for caregivers, parents of kids, plus links to your Provincial/Territorial health authority so that you have accurate information for your area.
The Mental Health Comission of Canada | Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is committed to sharing credible information and resources about maintaining mental health during this time of crisis, and supporting people managing a mental illness in this new context.
Kids Help Phone (includes text)
Fast interface by phone or text for help for youth under 20 years old.
LGBTQI
Extensive resources including resources for lesbians, gay men, youth, and transpeople.
NEDIC | COVID-19 + ED
Hotline and text services for people with eating disorders. Also. NEDIC has teamed up with Canadian eating disorder experts to offer some of their preferred coping tools for the stress of the ongoing pandemic. Watch the ongoing video series!
Alcoholics Anoymous Canada
Information about Canadian online meetings.
If you are in distress, please call Crisis Services Canada. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department
This list is not exhaustive and was up-to-date as of Sunday, April 19, 2020.
