ST. JOSEPH'S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS HUB

EMERGENCY HELPLINES

SIGNS TO WATCH FOR (SMHO)

We all go through times when we don’t feel as mentally well. Changes in feelings and emotions are expected and sometimes they affect how we act. But how do you know when you, or a friend, could use someone’s help to get through a challenge?

Questions to reflect on to help you decide whether to ask for help:

Is how I’m thinking, feeling, or acting different for me? A change from how I used to be?
Are my thoughts, emotions or actions affecting my everyday life negatively?
Have I been feeling this way for some time, like more than a couple of weeks?
Am I dealing with my problems in unhealthy ways?
Am I carrying too much by myself?

If you or your friend answered mostly yes to these questions, it is probably time to connect with an adult who can help. Reaching out can prevent problems from getting worse.

EMERGENCY HELPLINES

Community Crisis Centre

24 hour Crisis Telephone Line

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact Community Crisis Services

(519) 973-4435

Black Youth Helpline

Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.

1-833-294-8650

(9AM-10PM)

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text CONNECT to 686868