Mental health is important because it can help you to:
Cope with the stresses of life
Be physically healthy
Have good relationships
Make meaningful contributions to your community
Work productively
Realize your full potential
Click here to access everyday mental health practices & resources.
The Be Well Support Line provides students with direct access to supports. Students and caregivers can access non-crisis individual consultation, brief individual counselling and identity-specific support, and information and referrals to school and community mental health services.
Phone: (905) 890-1010 ext. 2608
To submit an online service request click here
Free and confidential mental health services for children, youth and families who live in Peel region.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, call 905-278-9036 to speak to a crisis worker.
To request an intake for mental health services in Peel, CLICK HERE or call 905-451-4655.
For more information, please visit: www.wheretostart.ca/
EveryMind
Provides help and hope to infants, children, youth, young adults (up to age 25) and families who live in the Region of Peel.
To request an intake appointment, or for more information, please visit EveryMind | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. FOR YOU, WITH YOU.
Tangerine Walk-In Counselling
A free walk-in counselling service for children, youth and families who live in Peel Region. This service is provided by EveryMind.
45-minute brief consultations, including evening appointments, are available Monday to Friday.
For more information, please visit: http://tangerinewalkin.com/ or call: 905-795-3530
Well-Being Resources for Families
Please click here to access supports for specific identities, cultures and abilities.
Youth Beyond Barriers (YBB) - Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP)
The YBB Program provides confidential services for youth ages 12-17 who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. The program offers in-person and/or virtual individual counselling, weekly youth groups, and community capacity building around 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.
Please click here for more information
SUPPORTS FOR BLACK YOUTH
Roots Community Services
905-455-6789
Website: https://rootscs.org/youth-program
African Community Services of Peel
(905)460-9514
Website: https://www.africancommunityservices.com/
Black Community Action Network Peel Region
(416)433-7715
Website: https://www.bcanpeel.com/
Across Boundaries (GTA)
(416) 787-3007
Website: http://acrossboundaries.ca/
Black African Caribbean-Community
Support Line: 647-812-8545 (Monday - Friday; 9am - 7 pm)
Website: https://rootscs.org/
Black Youth Helpline
1-833-294-8650
Website: https://blackyouth.ca/
SUPPORTS FOR RACIALIZED YOUTH
Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS):
905-677-0889
Email: info@pchs4u.com
Website: https://pchs4u.com/
Sikh Family Help Line:
1-800-551-9128
Website: https://www.sikhfamilyhelpline.com/
South Asian Welcome Centre:
905-595-6777
Website: https://www.southasianwelcomecentre.com/
Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline:
Call: 1-866-627-3342
Text: 1-866-627-3342
Website: www.naseeha.org
Talk4Healing- Indigenous Women’s Support& Resources:
1-855-554-4325
Website: Talk4Healing - Beendigen
Resources for Youth
Self-Care 101 for Youth by School Mental Health Ontario
Reaching Out for Help by School Mental Health Ontario
Pathway to Community Care & Crisis Supports
Guide to Mental Health and Community Supports (also links to identity-specific helplines and resources) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Peel Youth Mental Health Resources (includes tips on reaching out for help, apps and websites) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Other Web Supports for Students
School Mental Health Ontario: information for school staff, students, caregivers
Kids Help Phone: information and support on mental health, emotional wellness, relationships, etc.
Jack.org: Young leaders revolutionizing mental health
E-Mental Health: Information on mental health topics and connection to local resources
Mind your Mind: Information and resources on mental health and mental illness
Anxiety Canada: Information, videos, strategies to understand and reduce stress/anxiety
Togetherall: 16 yrs+ online mental health support community; resources, strategies, information