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Canadian Mental Health Services of York region

As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.

CMHA Website

York region mental health resource list

Children's Mental Health Ontario

Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is the association representing Ontario’s publicly-funded Child and Youth Mental Health Centres. With the combined strength of our members, we advocate for government investments, policies and programs that are responsive to the needs of children, youth and families seeking mental health services in Ontario.

CMHO website

Bell Let's Talk

Dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada, Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness and action with a strategy built on 4 key pillars: Fighting the stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research, and leading by example in workplace mental health.

Bell Let's Talk Help Page

Sick Kids Hospital

Get trusted answers to your questions on kids and mental health from the Toronto Sick Kids hospital. Here you will find articles and resources that may help you understand the different types of mental health issues.

Sick Kids Resources

Mental Health Hotline

A helpful Information and Referral Specialist will answer your call, email or web chat 24/7. Our service is free and confidential.

They can:

• provide information about counselling services and supports in your community
• listen, offer support and provide strategies to help you meet your goals
• provide basic education about mental illness

Hotline Link

MOBYSS

Your health matters. MOBYSS (Mobile York South Simcoe) is travelling around York Region and South Simcoe to meet your confidential health care needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Are you concerned about birth control, STDs or pregnancy? Feeling down, anxious or coping with drugs and alcohol? Maybe you have a sore throat or another injury. Whatever your concerns, we are here to help.

Services are free and geared for youth aged 12 – 25. You can just walk-in or use our “Save-A-Spot in line” function to virtually line up. A 10 minute text reminder will let you know when it is your turn. The team includes health care from a Nurse Practitioner, specialized youth mental health worker, and peer support specialist.

MOBYSS Website

My House Rainbow Rooms

My House is an inclusive and safe space. Those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies can access information and resources on services, arts and culture, and volunteer opportunities. A comprehensive collection of Queer literature and books is available that can be borrowed for personal use. Space is provided for members to gather as a community to form social supports and organize recreational activities to improve their overall health and wellness, and that of the LGBTQ+ community in York Region. Groups are on an open drop-in basis:

My House Webpage

Eating Disorders of York Region(EDOYR)

A grassroots, community-based, registered non-profit organization providing support for individuals and families including those affected by eating disorders. Now, also offering support for substance use and addictions through an expressive and therapeutic art program made possible by funding by the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a collaboration with Addiction Services for York Region.

EDOYR website

York Support Services

York Support Services Network offers the Community Crisis Response Service for persons living in York Region or South Simcoe who are having a mental health crisis, and their family or friends.

1-855-310-COPE (2673)

York support Services Homepage