Resources
In our interviews and discussions with community members, activists, and health providers, the following have been recommended. We are not affiliated with these groups, but hold admiration for their efforts.
Note: If you are on this page to seek formal help for mental health concerns, please visit CAMH for information for Canadians. Our listed resources are informal and focused on connection rather than treatment. Also, if the resources below are not suitable for you, do not let that discourage you for seeking future support.
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*Sorted alphanumerically, not by impact.
“Whether you are going through a challenging time or just want to talk to someone, at 7 Cups you’ll find a path connecting you to kind people and helping you develop new skills to solve your problems. Over 3 million conversations. Over 6 million people supported.”
“Anxiety Canada™ is a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. “
“An anonymous community where members can support each other.”
“The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope”
“Mindyourmind.ca is an award-winning, innovative Internet resource for youth who are looking for relevant information on mental health and creative stress management.”
“TheFeelingBetterNow® website is a collaborative mental health care program designed to help individuals identify emotional and mental health issues as early as possible.”
Mood Disorders Society of Canada:
“The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) has evolved to become one of Canada’s best-connected mental health NGOs with a demonstrated track record for forging and maintaining meaningful and sustained partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors throughout Canada.”