Mental Health Resources Across Canada

If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, please know you are not alone. Help is available now. Call or text 9-8-8 anytime, 24/7. The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support to anyone in Canada.

CMHA provides reliable information on mental health, wellness, and mental illness. Their offerings include educational resources, community-based programs, and guidance on finding support for oneself or others. All information is available in English and French. You can also find your local CMHA branch to access services specific to your community.

CAMH offers a range of free online courses and tutorials designed for different audiences, including youth, students, adults, and families. These self-directed resources cover a wide variety of topics related to mental health and addictions, providing evidence-based information to the public.

The Hope for Wellness Helpline provides 24/7, toll-free support specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. This service offers crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals to community-based services. Help is available in English and French, and can be requested in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Connect by phone at 1-855-242-3310 or through their online chat.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line offers confidential, toll-free support, 24 hours a day to former Indian Residential School students and their loved ones. This essential service provides immediate crisis support for those affected by the legacy of residential schools. Call 1-866-925-4419 at any time.

This national support line offers confidential, toll-free crisis support, 24 hours a day to anyone affected by the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This includes family members, loved ones, community members, and survivors. Call 1-844-413-6649 at any time for immediate, culturally relevant support.

Kids Help Phone is a national service offering professional counseling, information, and referrals. It is available 24 hours a day to young people between the ages of 5 and 29. Support is provided by phone at 1-800-668-6868, by text (CONNECT to 686868), or through online chat, ensuring anonymous and confidential care from trained responders.

This Government of Canada initiative offers a comprehensive collection of tools to support well-being. It features curated online resources, mobile applications, and access to various support services tailored for former and releasing members of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and those who provide them care.

myGrief.ca is a free online resource designed to help people understand and navigate their grief. It offers modules and tools to guide individuals through the complex emotions and challenges of grieving, providing accessible support at your own pace.

KidsGrief.ca provides essential resources for parents, caregivers, and educators on how to talk with children and teens about serious illness, dying, and death. The site offers practical guidance, tips, and tools to help adults support the young people in their lives through difficult times.

YouthGrief.ca offers a peer-based platform where young people can navigate their grief. Developed by youth who have experienced loss themselves, the site provides relatable content, shared experiences, and supportive resources that speak directly to the unique needs of grieving teens and young adults.

CAMH offers a range of free online courses and tutorials designed for different audiences, including youth, students, adults, and families. These self-directed resources cover a wide variety of topics related to mental health and addictions, providing evidence-based information to the public.

CMHA provides reliable information on mental health, wellness, and mental illness. Their offerings include educational resources, community-based programs, and guidance on finding support for oneself or others. All information is available in English and French. You can also find your local CMHA branch to access services specific to your community.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, please know you are not alone. Help is available now. Call or text 9-8-8 anytime, 24/7. The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support to anyone in Canada.