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Staying WellSome of the things we do for our physical health, like getting enough sleep, eating well, and minimizing screen time, are also good for our mental health. But there are other things we can do as well. Here are some ideas: Do things you enjoy. Not because you have to, or think you should, but […]

Resources for Parents

Looking for ways to support the mental health of your children? Not sure where to start? School Mental Health Ontario has a dedicated section for parents and caregivers to support mental health and wellbeing of children and youth. You can access this site HERE

Resources

If you are in need of immediate support, please call Here 24 /7 at: 1-844-437-3247, if you are in crisis call 911 or go to your local hospital.

Waterloo Region Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence program: www.smgh.ca/sexual assault domestic violence program

24/7 on call team at St. Mary's General Hospital

Need COVID-19 support? Check out www.here4help.ca/

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 OR Text CONNECT to 686868 kidshelpphone.ca Adults - Receive 24/7 support by texting WELLNESS to 741741.

If you are seeking support with regards to your wellness/mental health concerns, below are some resources that may be helpful:

Websites

Jack.org/covid - for mental health resources and training

here247.ca (crisis services)

www.wcdsb.ca/mental-health-and-well-being (WCDSB mental health and wellness page)

mindyourmind.ca (info & tools to help manage stress, crisis and mental health concerns)

anxietycanada.com (info & tools to help manage anxiety)

Wellness Together Canada (resources and support for mental health and wellness)

I’ve experienced racism – where can I find support? - Kids Help Phone (resources for students who have experienced racism)

Counselling Services

Black Youth Helpline-National

(Helpline & Services for Canadian Youth & Families)

1111 Finch Avenue West, Suite 411

Toronto, ON, M3J 2E5, Canada

Call 416-285-9944

Toll Free 1-833-294-8650

info@blackyouth.ca

Hours of Service: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

FNMI Community Connections:

Anishnabeg Outreach

The Healing of the Seven Generations

Front Door (for caregivers with children up to 18 years old): Quick Access | Front Door Mental Health

519-749-2932 press ‘1’ to book an appointment

CMHA Waterloo Wellington: CMHA Waterloo Wellington - Mental Health for All (cmhaww.ca)

Virtual Peer Support is available Here

Counselling Collaborative: counsellingwr.ca

Partnership between 6 local counseling agencies. Funded and subsidized services.

Central Intake at 519-804-1097

Hope for Wellness Chat provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line Confidential and informed 2SLGBTQIA+ peer support line through phone, text or chat, Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.

Groups

Newcomer mental health and wellbeing program: A promise of partnership www.carizon.ca

CAMH Mental Health Self-Help Groups (Drop in): https://cmhaww.ca/services/self-help-peer-support/

Breathing Activities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLThHhzA9hQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzz1DyQaz2Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4iGlwhy7l0&t=1s

Guided Imagery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi2UCByfiXQ

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihO02wUzgkc