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Mental Health
Mental health tips from a company that has only ever worked remotely
CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
To assist organizations and their staff who many be working from home and/or managing workplace stress during this time, CMHA Ontario is conducting a weekly webinar on a variety of topics from the Mental Health Works Program, which integrate best practices in workplace mental health with the importance of engaging in physical distancing.
Crisis help links, helplines, and other resources
Resources for parents, caregivers, and students. By Halton District School Board (Ontario-based).
Naseeha provides an anonymous, non-judgemental, confidential and toll-free peer support helpline to listen to and be there for youth experiencing personal challenges and to support them in working through those challenges.
1 (866) 627-3342
Assisting Muslim Women across North America by providing free, anonymous, confidential, and non-judgmental peer-to-peer counselling.
1-866-315-6472 - Toll-free number accessible anywhere in North America, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A free Alberta Health Services program providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)–based text messages written by mental health therapists.
Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe.
General Health
General Health
The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) facilitates research and shares knowledge about the science of brain development to support positive lifelong health outcomes for everyone.
Here are six age-appropriate books, videos and lesson plans that teachers and parents can use to help young people understand COVID-19 and its effects.
Tips for adapting to our new normal.
A digital clinic that's free for Ontarians. Cover Health believes in access to virtual care services from the comfort of home. Paired with fast prescription delivery, we can serve most needs of patients all from the comfort of the internet.
To help you stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've created this tool to tell you the estimated wait time of line-ups at your local supermarkets, grocery store, pharmacies and other place of interest. Help your neighbours by updating the site with estimated wait times when you go out to shop.
Health services by the Government of Canada
Social distancing involves taking steps to limit the number of people you come into close contact with. It can help you reduce the risk of getting sick.
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates the proper way to wipe down grocery or take-out items, and how to remove contaminated gloves without compromising your hands. [Source: CNN]
Dr. Samir Gupta explains why most people are better off washing their hands with soap and water than wearing gloves for protection against COVID-19. [Source: CBC News]
Doctors answer your questions about the coronavirus in Canada. [Source: CBC News]
Join #BabySharkHandWashChallenge now! Let's keep our hands clean and sanitized to beat the virus! ⛑🏥 Let's doo doo doo doo it together with Baby Shark and Shark Family!
The Family and Youth Institute team has come together to produce this list of vetted articles and resources to help you find your way during this uncertain time.
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