Identity Specific Resources
- Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/
- Black Youth Helpline: https://blackyouth.ca/
- Naseeha Helpline: https://naseeha.org/
- 2SLGBTQ+ Youthline: https://www.youthline.ca/
- Pflag Canada support for families with LGBT2SQ + kids: https://pflagcanada.ca/ontario/
- thegetrealmovement.com for programs that support LGBT2SQ
Places you can call to talk to someone if you need more urgent support are listed below. Please go to emergency or call 911 if you are in a mental health crisis and/or at risk for self harm
Free Programs in Ontario text, phone and video
BounceBack is a free skill-building program that adults and youth 15+ can access over the phone. With the guidance of a coach, you’ll work through a series of workbooks at your own schedule, to gain practical skills to better manage low mood, anxiety, worry or stress. You’ll learn things like how to improve your mood by changing the way you think or respond to things.I
nternet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT)
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) is a practical, short-term program delivered online. It helps people develop skills and strategies to address symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. It can also help people cope with situations related to COVID‑19, such as isolation, pressure caring for family and community members, information overload and stress.
Breaking Free Online is a free online support tool designed to help you reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, including opioids.
Breaking Free Online uses practical, self-guided courses , positive coping skills and behaviour change techniques to support individuals in recovery and help prevent a relapse. It can be used alone, or as part of an ongoing treatment program supervised by clinicians.
It is:
iBME has free online and subsidized in person mindfulness based retreats for youth
- 310-COPE: 905-310-COPE (2673) or 1-855-310-COPE (2673) - available 24/7
- KidsHelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868, text 686868 - available 24/7, https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 - available 24/7
- York Hills Help Phone Line: 905-503-9561 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-4:00 p.m. for children and youth (0-18 years) and their parents, caregivers or adult supporters. Visit https://www.yorkhills.ca for more information
Free Programs in Ontario text, phone and video
BounceBack is a free skill-building program that adults and youth 15+ can access over the phone. With the guidance of a coach, you’ll work through a series of workbooks at your own schedule, to gain practical skills to better manage low mood, anxiety, worry or stress. You’ll learn things like how to improve your mood by changing the way you think or respond to things.I
nternet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT)
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) is a practical, short-term program delivered online. It helps people develop skills and strategies to address symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. It can also help people cope with situations related to COVID‑19, such as isolation, pressure caring for family and community members, information overload and stress.
- MindBeacon
- AbilitiCBT by Morneau Shepell
Breaking Free Online is a free online support tool designed to help you reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, including opioids.
Breaking Free Online uses practical, self-guided courses , positive coping skills and behaviour change techniques to support individuals in recovery and help prevent a relapse. It can be used alone, or as part of an ongoing treatment program supervised by clinicians.
It is:
- free for Ontarians 16 and older
- available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- easy, safe and confidential
- available in English and French
iBME has free online and subsidized in person mindfulness based retreats for youth