Children's Treatment Network - Mental Health Resources and Support

Mental Health Resources and Support

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If this is an emergency or you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department.

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Crisis or Distress Hotlines
If this is an emergency or you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department.
1. 211-Ontario: Text or dial 211
2. Allo J’écoute (for Francophone high school students): 1-866-925-5454 or text ALLOJENCOUTEON to 686868
3. Canadian Mental Health Association(CMHA) - Simcoe: 24/7 support 705-728-5044
4. CMHA 24-hr Mental Health Crisis Line (age 18+) 1-888-893-8333
5. Good2talk.ca (for high school students): 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
6. Hope for Wellness Helpline (for First Nations and Inuit communities): 1-855-242-3310 Phone and chat counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
7. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Youth text TALK to 686868, Adults text WELLNESS to 741741
8. Kids Help Phone Indigenous Support- Youth text FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868 and 741741 for Adults
9. Kinark Child & Youth Crisis Line: 1-844-417-1945
10. Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273 + live chat also available
11. Simcoe County Crisis Response Services: 1-888-893-8333
12. Talk Suicide Canada - Available 24/7 for calls 1-833-456-4566 and available between 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. for texts 45645
13. Telecaredistressline.com: 705-325-9534 or 705-726-7922
14. York Support Services Network (YSSN) - COPE – 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
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Mental Health Resources and Supports - Ontario
If this is an emergency or you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department.

These agencies are offering phone or online counselling support for mental health:
1. Black Health Alliance
2. BounceBack: A free, guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry.
3. Canadian Mental Health Association – York Region and South Simcoe
4. Centre of Addiction and Mental Health
5. Children’s Mental Health Ontario Centres: 100 member organizations operating in every region in Ontario, providing treatment and support to children, youth, and families. Free. No referral required.
6. ConnexOntario
7. GTA Mental Health Resources - Culturally Specific
8. Kids Help Phone Resources
9. LGBT Youthline Ontario: 647-694-4275 (chat, text and email currently available)
10. Lumino Health: Stress and Anxiety Explorer
11. Ontario Mental Health Supports
12. Wellness Together Canada - online support
13. Youth Wellness Hubs - Ontario Locations
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Mental Health Supports - Simcoe County Only
If this is an emergency or you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department.

These agencies are offering phone or online counselling support for mental health:
1. Alliston Family Health Team
2. Catholic Family Services- individual, couple and family counselling for individuals 12+: (705) 726-2503
3. Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County- Virtual Support Groups and Psycho-Educational Sessions (FMHI does NOT provide counseling): 705-725-0363 OR Toll Free: 1-800-324-325
4. Georgian Bay Family Health Team- Just in Time Counseling Program (requires doctor’s referral): Call: 705-444-5885
5. Headstrong Program- Collingwood Youth Centre- Individual counselling for youth 12+
6. Matthews House
7. New Tecumseth Public Library Youth Programs
8. Newpath Youth and Family Services- counselling for youth 12+: (705) 725-7656
9. Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions: (705) 444-1844
10. Stevenson Memorial Hospital/Mary McGill Community Mental Health Program
11. The Gilbert Centre- supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families: (705) 722- 6778
12. Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario- Locations in Central Toronto, North Simcoe and Malton (including Peel Regions & Mississauga)
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Mental Health Supports - York Region Only
If this is an emergency or you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital or emergency department.

These agencies are offering phone or online counselling support for mental health:
1. Catholic Community Services of York Region: 12+ years old. Counselling available in English, Farsi, Polish, Chinese
2. Family Navigation Project at Sunnybrook: Aged 13-26 with mental health or addiction challenges
3. Family Services of York Region: 905-895-2371 or 1-888-223-3999
4. Hong Fook Mental Health Association: Counselling for the East Asian community 647-920-9013
5. Jewish Child and Family Services: Greater Toronto Area: 1-416-638-7800 ext 6234
6. Kinark Child and Family Services: 3-18 years; English and French services available. Central Intake: 1-888-454-6275
7. York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families: 0-18 years; Multilingual services available, including Here to Help Counselling Line 905-503-9561 or Mental Health Navigation Service 416-570-5896
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Sibling Support

Sibling resources

Sibshop Sessions at CTN- search our calendar
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Tips for Self-Care for Caregivers

Caring for Caregiver Webinar with Laurel Crossley

Kids Help Phone - Mindfulness Article with a variety of mental health apps

Find More Resources

EVENTS

Kerry's Place - (FFS) Keeping Connections for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (15 - 17) - Online

March 28, 2023

This monthly social group gives youth the opportunity to apply skills related to good sportsmanship by discussing recent social experiences, and playing collaborative games, in an informative and social atmosphere.

City of Barrie - Funnastics Preschool aged - Barrie

March 28, 2023

Sensory aware gymnasium drop-in space that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to play and try out gymnastics in a safe and fun envoirnment.