Mental Health Resources and Supports During COVID-19

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.