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For Canadians who need mental health support:
I'm editing an article and realize I was unaware of the amount of support available right now.
*I totally agree that we need more! My objective in this thread is to share what's currently available if you're in need.
#MentalHealth
I'm editing an article and realize I was unaware of the amount of support available right now.
*I totally agree that we need more! My objective in this thread is to share what's currently available if you're in need.
#MentalHealth
According to the University of BC, many Canadians are not accessing online mental health resources.
@ubcnews @ekjenkins https://news.ubc.ca/2020/11/10/online-supports-for-covid-19-stress-are-there-but-canadians-arent-accessing-them/
@ubcnews @ekjenkins https://news.ubc.ca/2020/11/10/online-supports-for-covid-19-stress-are-there-but-canadians-arent-accessing-them/
1. Wellness Together Canada
Get connected to mental health and substance use support, resources, and counselling with a mental health professional.
https://ca.portal.gs/
Get connected to mental health and substance use support, resources, and counselling with a mental health professional.
https://ca.portal.gs/
2. Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, we’re here to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7. https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, we’re here to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7. https://kidshelpphone.ca/
*Not all mental health resources in this thread are available in all provinces or are designed for all people. If you don't see something for you in this thread, try going back up to #1 above. 
3. WellCan
Help when you need it. Where you need it.
Corporate, community and public sector partners joining together in this moment of national mobilization to help Canadians.
@Morneau_Shepell
https://wellcan.ca/
Help when you need it. Where you need it.
Corporate, community and public sector partners joining together in this moment of national mobilization to help Canadians.
@Morneau_Shepell
https://wellcan.ca/
4. Beacon
Feeling worn down?
Stressed out?
BEACON helps you strengthen your mental well-being.
@BeaconCBT https://www.mindbeacon.com/
Feeling worn down?
Stressed out?
BEACON helps you strengthen your mental well-being.
@BeaconCBT https://www.mindbeacon.com/
5. Bounce Back
Your wellbeing shouldn’t have to wait.
With the right tools and practice, you can bounce back to reclaim your mental health.
@CMHABC
https://bouncebackbc.ca/
Your wellbeing shouldn’t have to wait.
With the right tools and practice, you can bounce back to reclaim your mental health.
@CMHABC
https://bouncebackbc.ca/
6. Good 2 Talk
Good2Talk provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia. https://good2talk.ca/
Good2Talk provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia. https://good2talk.ca/
7. AbilitiCBT
Morneau Shepell has partnered with the Manitoba and Ontario governments to provide free mental health support to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic through AbilitiCBT: an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy. https://www.morneaushepell.com/ca-en/abiliticbt-government-sponsored-mental-health-program
Morneau Shepell has partnered with the Manitoba and Ontario governments to provide free mental health support to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic through AbilitiCBT: an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy. https://www.morneaushepell.com/ca-en/abiliticbt-government-sponsored-mental-health-program
8. Hope for Wellness
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
8. Talk 4 Healing
A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
https://www.talk4healing.com/
A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
https://www.talk4healing.com/
9. Here to Help
We're here to help you find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in BC.
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
We're here to help you find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in BC.
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
10. Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/
11. Project ECHO
ECHO Coping with COVID is designed for Healthcare Providers and Health Professions Students responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://camh.echoontario.ca/echo-coping-with-covid/
ECHO Coping with COVID is designed for Healthcare Providers and Health Professions Students responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://camh.echoontario.ca/echo-coping-with-covid/
12. COVID-19 for Kids Activity Book
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/covid-19_for_kids_activity_book.pdf
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/covid-19_for_kids_activity_book.pdf
13. Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19
*Not all of these mental health supports are free, but most are! Check through the links in this thread and if in doubt, go back to #1 or check out your province's health page.
