Browse through dropdown options below to see if you find a support that works best for you.
If you're still not finding what you're looking for, please feel free to reach out to your school Principal, Guidance Counselor, Child and Youth Worker, or High School Social Worker for more connections.
One Stop Talk is a free, confidential service that lets kids and youth under 18 years of age get
immediate mental health support with a registered therapist.
Call 1 855 416 TALK (8255) or connect online from anywhere in Ontario!
Click Here to get started
Kids Help Phone offers e-mental health services 24/7 across Canada. It's a helpline, crisis line, place to learn about resources, a spot to connect with other youth. Check it out at https://kidshelpphone.ca or connect using one of the following:
Phone number: 1-800-668-6868
Text message: 686868
Click to use Kids Help Phone through Facebook Messenger
CMHA offers a walk-in service on Tuesday's from 11:00am-7:00pm at 485 Silvercreek Parkway North at Woodlawn, Guelph.
For more information on the walk-in click here. For the walk-in information sheet, click here.
Here 4 Help CMHA includes information on activities, how to access help and resources, as well as mental health and wellness information. Link here.
Click here to get a list of services available through CMHA.
If your matter is time sensitive and you need support right away, please call (CMHA) Here 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Locations:
Guelph Woolwich Site:
Site Phone Number: 519-836-6220
Address: 737 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
Instagram: @thegrovehubs.woolwich
Guelph- University of Guelph Site:
Site Phone Number: 1-833-43-GROVE (47683) Ext. 4
Address: 50 College Ave W, Guelph, ON, N1G 4S7
*Please note this site closes over the summer months
Guelph YMCA Site:
Site Phone Number: (519) 835-3726
Address: 130 Woodland Glen Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4M3
*Opening Soon!
Fergus Site:
Site Phone Number: 1-833-43-GROVE (47683) Ext. 1
Address: 900 Tower St S, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 3N7
Instagram: @thegrovehubs.fergus
Erin Site:
Site Phone Number: 1-833-43-GROVE (47683) Ext. 3
Address: 10 Thompson Cres, Erin, Ontario, N0B 1T0
Instagram: @thegrovehubs.erin
Palmerston Site:
Site Phone Number: 1-833-43-GROVE (47683) Ext. 2
Address: 390 Main St E, Palmerston, Ontario, N0G 2P0
Instagram: @thegrovepalmerston
Compass Community Services, formally known as Family Counselling and Support Services offers quick access walk-in counselling services in Guelph & Wellington County, no appointment needed.
Mount Forest Monday's 10:00am-4:00pm,
Guelph Wednesdays 1:00pm-7:00pm
Fergus Thursdays 3:00pm-6:30pm
Contact: 519-824-2431, ext 12 or ext 26 or email intake@familyserviceguelph.on.ca
LGBTQ+ Support Line 226 669 3760
There are free (funded by the Government of Ontario) virtual mental health supports available as well. Virtual supports listed below can help youth who are struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life circumstances, and more.
Mind Beacon is a therapist guided virtual program for youth 16+. To learn more about Mind Beacon, click here.
WesForYouth provides free virtual e-counselling for youth ages 13-24. To learn more about WesForYouth click here
BounceBack is for youth between the ages 15-18. To learn more about BounceBack click here.
BounceBack also offers support for adults 19+.
If you're looking for information on supportive housing or the Youth Emergency Shelter, you can reach out to Wyndham House.
If you are in a position where you need support with housing don't forget that you can also reach out to your school principal and your high school social worker, they are there to help you and support you. You're not alone in this, you're apart of our Wellington Catholic Community and we want to be there for you and help support you.
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Wyndham House has many other programs including:
Concurrent Specialized Youth Services Hub
Skills Development Program
Aftercare Program