SUPPORTS
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
AHS CHILDREN & YOUTH ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH
Contact information for various agencies and programs that assist with particular issues, or offer support for particular demographics. They are updated twice yearly, in May and November, and may be printed for personal or agency use.
AHS DEPRESSION & ANXIETY SELF-MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS
ANXIETY IN YOUTH
A guide for anxiety in teens
BLACK YOUTH HELPLINE
Multicultural helpline and services, including support for youth, families, parents, and referrals.
EDSNA
EDSNA offers professionally-facilitated support groups to people over the age of 18. Groups serve those affected by eating disorders/disordered eating, and caregivers (parents, partners, and loved ones).
MEDIA SMARTS: YOUNG CANADIANS IN A WIRELESS WORLD
MENTAL HEALTH COPILOTS
If you are thinking about seeing a mental health professional for the first time (therapist, psychologist etc.), the Mental Health Copilots can be a big help.
MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY
Mental health literacy information, research, education and resources for children, youth, young adults, families
MY MIND
a free seven-week virtual or in-person mental wellness program that supports teens 13–18 years and youth 18–30 years who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety.
TOGETHERALL
An online service that provides a variety of virtual mental health supports including, support groups, conversations with mental health professionals, activities and information.
YOUTHSPACE
Texting 778-783-0177 puts one in touch with a crisis worker who will text back and provide support for youth feeling down or suicidal.