Resources
Canadian mental health resources you can use today.
A curated library of crisis lines, culturally-specific supports, evidence-based programs, and safety-planning tools. These do not replace therapy — but they may be a helpful starting point.
Crisis lines
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please contact one of the services below or your local emergency number.
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)
Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7, bilingual.
- Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566, 24/7 (text 45645, 4 PM – midnight ET).
- Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, 24/7 for youth.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310, 24/7 support for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
- Emergency
In immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Evidence-based programs
Publicly funded and no-cost mental health programs available to people living in Canada. These are excellent complements to therapy — or a strong starting point while you are on a waitlist.
BounceBack (CMHA)
A skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association for adults and youth 15+ managing low mood, mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. Workbooks paired with a trained coach.
Learn moreMy Anxiety Plan — MAP (Anxiety Canada)
A CBT-based, self-guided anxiety management program with versions for children, teens, adults, and educators. Recommended for mild-to-moderate generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias.
Learn moreOntario Structured Psychotherapy (Ontario Health)
Publicly funded, CBT-based short-term psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. Requires a valid Ontario Health Card.
Learn moreAnger Management Workbook (SAMHSA)
A companion workbook designed for use alongside a 12-week anger management group. Skill-building exercises for practice between sessions.
Learn moreBe There Certificate (Jack.org)
A self-paced learning experience built on Be There's 5 Golden Rules — a framework for recognizing when someone is struggling and connecting them to help.
Learn more
National & community resources
Trusted Canadian organizations and helplines, grouped by community. Culturally-responsive support matters — we are proud to point people toward services that honour their identity and lived experience.
Support available across Canada
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7. Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support for anyone in Canada.
VisitCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Reliable information on mental health, wellness, and mental illness, plus community-based programs. Available in English and French — find your local branch for services in your area.
VisitCentre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Online courses and self-directed tutorials for youth, students, adults, and families on mental health and addictions.
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For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Hope for Wellness Help Line
24/7 support specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. English and French, with Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut available on request. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online.
VisitThunderbird Wellness App
A mobile app (iOS and Android) that integrates cultural teachings with wellness strategies for substance use, addiction, and mental health from an Indigenous perspective.
VisitNational Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Confidential 24/7 support for former Indian Residential School students and their loved ones. Call 1-866-925-4419 anytime.
VisitMMIWG Crisis Line
Confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone affected by the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Call 1-844-413-6649.
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For youth and young adults
Kids Help Phone
National service offering professional counselling, information, and referrals for young people aged 5–29. Call 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868, or chat online — 24/7, anonymous, and confidential.
VisitJack.org — Be There Certificate
A self-paced learning experience to increase mental health literacy and confidence in safely supporting someone who is struggling.
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For veterans and their families
Veterans Affairs Canada — Mental Health & Wellness
Curated online resources, mobile apps, and support services tailored for former and releasing members of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and caregivers.
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Grief and loss
MyGrief.ca
An online resource with modules and tools to help people understand and navigate their own grief at their own pace.
VisitKidsGrief.ca
Practical guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators on talking with children and teens about serious illness, dying, and death.
VisitYouthGrief.ca
A peer-based platform where young people can navigate grief, developed by youth who have experienced loss themselves.
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