Mental Health support services and resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Crisis line: 905-529-7878.
- Women’s Services 905-523-6277.
- Toll free hotline: 1-844-777-3571.
CAMH:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
- Tips, coping strategies and resources to help manage your mental health and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found here: http://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
Canadian Mental Health Association Hamilton:
- Tips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic: https://cmhahamilton.ca/news/tips-to-manage-mental-health-through-covid-19-pandemic/
Child and Adolescent Services:
- Community members wanting walk-in counselling support are encouraged to call the clinic at 905-546-2424 ext. 3678 for further direction.
City of Hamilton Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
- Book an appointment for mental health support.
- You will be able to talk to a therapist over the phone or through online video.
- There is no cost to this service and everything will be confidential.
- Further information here: https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/mental-health-services-children-and-youth-online-registration
COAST Hamilton:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours,
- Crisis line: 905-972-8338,
- Toll free hotline: 1-844-972-8338.
- For individuals struggling with stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 COAST Hamilton has set up this Resource page: https://coasthamilton.ca/?page_id=712
ConnexOntario:
- Toll free helpline:1-866-531-2600, email and 24 / 7 chat services are accessible here https://www.connexontario.ca/
Crisis / Hope Line:
- Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
- Crisis line: 905-522-1477.
- Toll free hotline: 1-855-294-4673.
Crisis Services Canada:
- Toll free helpline: 1-833-456-4566.
- Due to heavy internet traffic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all online support services, including CSPS text, are being affected.
- Chat and online services are currently unavailable.
Distress Centre Halton:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours,
Distress Lines:
- 905-681-1488 (Burlington).
- 905-849-4541 (Oakville).
- 905-877-1211 (Halton Hills).
Flipside Life:
- Online peer support group of families of physicians.
- Visit the website https://www.theflipsidelife.com/ to find details on joining.
Good2Talk:
- For post-secondary students.
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Toll free helpline: 1-866-925-5454.
- Text: to start using the texting service text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. End the conversation anytime by texting the word STOP.
Health Connections Phone Line:
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm,
- For expecting families and families that have children 0-6 years of age.
- Call 905-546-3550 for information.
Kids Help Phone:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours,
- Toll free helpline: 1-800-668-6868,
- Text: to start using the texting service text CONNECT to 686868. End the conversation anytime by texting the word STOP.
- Online chat is temporarily closed.
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Provincial Crisis and Support Line:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Toll free hotline: 1-866-887-0015.
Mental Health Rights Coalition:
Mental Health and Addictions Peer Support:
- Phone peer support.
- Mon-Thurs 11 am-4 pm and Fri 12-4 pm.
- Please call 905-545-2525 and leave a message to book an appointment.
Ontario Caregiver Organization:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Toll free hotline: 1-833-416-2273; Mon-Fri 7am-9pm.
- Online chat available here: https://ontariocaregiver.ca
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Caregiver Organization has set up this resource page: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/covid-19/ for caregivers.
School Mental Health Ontario:
- Resources for educators, parents and families, and students regarding COVID-19 can be found here: https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/
Senior Safety Line, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario:
- A free confidential support line for seniors suffering abuse including physical, mental, sexual, financial, and neglect.
- Mon-Sun 24 hours.
- Toll free: 1-866-299-1011.
- Call 911 in emergencies.
Telehealth Ontario:
- Toll Free: 1-866-797-0000.
Trans Lifeline, Peer Support Hotline:
- Mon-Sun 24 hours, operators guaranteed to be on call 10am-4am.
- Toll free hotline: 1-877-330-6366.
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