Where Can I Find Reliable Mental Health Resources?
- april6426
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling.
A free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15 and older.
Get free, confidential support for depression, anxiety, addiction or problem gambling.
Get help for victims of crime, and survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault or partner violence.
Information and referral for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario.
Find distress and crisis support in your region
Learn about dealing with stress, understanding mental illness and asking for help (available in multiple languages).
Children and youth
Free, 24/7, confidential e‑mental health service offering support in English and French to children and youth ages 5 to 20 through phone, text, and online resources.
Free access to mental health services, support for substance use concerns, primary health care, social services, housing, employment, recreation and more with a network of 22 hubs across Ontario serving youth ages 12–25 in 30 communities.
Identify when a child or youth may need mental health suppor
Free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario ages 17–25.
Find mental health support for children and youth under the age of 18
Access services at or through schools
Resources at work
Reduce stress and promote mental health at work
Explore mental health resources for serving and retired first responders and public safety personnel, and their families.
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