Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Helping Children Understand COVID-19: Grey Bruce Health Unit resource

COVID-19- Supporting Discussions with Children and Youth

School Mental Health Resources for Parents and Families

CMHO’s Back to School Mental Health Toolkit

Anxiety and Children – Information from Anxiety Canada

Also, see Parenting Information and Supports during COVID-19 from the Grey Bruce Health Unit

Feeling Your Best During COVID-19 - Tips for Kids

COVID-19 and Bullying Infosheet

Poster - Spread Kindness Stop Bullying of Children with COVID19

Poster - Spread Kindness Stop the Bullying of Those with COVID19

COVID-19 Social Stigma and Mental Health Impacts

 

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services is the Children’s Mental Health Agency for Grey and Bruce Counties. They provide services for children and youth 0 up to 18 years and their families. Families or individuals can self refer. Call Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit Keystone’s website for more information

Phone numbers:  519 371-4773 or 1-800-567-2384

 

The Grey Bruce We C.A.R.E project is a portal to Mental Health agencies for Children and Youth in Grey Bruce. The Getting Help section includes a list of local agencies that support children and youth.

 

Kids Help Phone:  For kids and youth 18 and younger:  https://kidshelpphone.ca   Need help now? Text CONNECT to 686868  You can reach a Kids Help Phone counsellor 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868.   Live Chat is not available during the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services is the Children’s Mental Health Agency for Grey and Bruce Counties. They provide services for children and youth 0 up to 18 years and their families. Families or individuals can self refer. Call Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit Keystone’s website for more information

Phone numbers:  519 371-4773 or 1-800-567-2384

 

Wes for Youth Online – WES for Youth Online provides youth with an ongoing online counselling service, giving youth an opportunity to develop a long lasting relationship with their counsellor:

• free online counselling for youth ages 13 to 24
• service in a timely manner to youth by self-referral
• a one-on-one connection where youth can receive support away from the eyes and opinions of others via our safe, secure and confidential platform

 

Hope for Wellness Helpline: Indigenous youth can call 1-855-242-3310 for immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages). Live web chat is also available.

LGBT Youthline -  Peer Support HelpLine: Sunday-Friday 4-9:30PM EST - Text: 647-694-4275  Chat online: www.youthline.ca   Email: askus@youthline.ca 

 

Trans Youth Hotline:  24/7 1 - 877-330-6366 Trans lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive.  

COVID-19 Mental Health Hub:  by Jack.org Mental Health Resources

 

 

School Mental Health Resources for Students from School Mental Health Ontario

Anxiety and Youth – Information from Anxiety Canada

Big White Wall   - Safe, judgement-free place to talk about anxiety and depression.  Includes online forums, clinical support, courses, and web based therapy.  

Wellness Together Canada - free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed.

Good2Talk: A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454.

We Matter - We Matter is an Indigenous youth-led organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion.

 

 Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey Bruce: 1-877-470-5200.  This line is staffed by trained volunteers, and is available to help serve people in distress or crisis. Staff are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

• Where to Get Help in Grey Bruce  - Mental Health and Harm Reduction Supports
• Wellness Together Canada - free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed.
• Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Discussion Forum from CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
• Seven Ways to Use Social Media to Benefit Your Mental Health
• Anxiety and Adults  (includes information for expectant mothers, men, and more)
• Feeling Angry - Helpful tips from CMHA to understand and deal with anger.
• Big White Wall   - Safe, judgement-free place to talk about anxiety and depression.  Includes online forums, clinical support, courses, and web based therapy. 
• ConnexOntario: Adults and frontline workers who are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 can call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 for mental health, addictions and problem gambling support.
• BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks, online videos and phone coaching. Call 1-866-345-0224.
• The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce): Provides essential services to women and children fleeing abuse and violence. For immediate assistance contact the Crisis Help Line 519-371-1600 or 1-800-265-3722. To TEXT contact 226-974-0755.
• Women’s House of Bruce County - Services include support and counselling, safe shelter, 24 hour crisis line, community counselling, transportation, and a children’s program. Call 1-800-265-3026 or 1-866-578-5566 for the Sexual Assault line.
• 211 Ontario: For information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario.  Call 211 or 1-877-330-3213. Live web chat is also available.
• CMHA Grey Bruce COVID-19 Resources
• Take Care of Yourself and Each Other – Fact Sheet – Public Health Ontario
• Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues During the Pandemic – Ontario Ministry of Health
• Taking Care of your Mental Health (COVID-19) - Public Health Agency of Canada
• Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak –  World Health Organization
• Coping with stress – World Health Organization
• Alcohol Use During COVID-19
• Cannabis Use During COVID-19 

 

 

• Hope for Wellness Helpline: Indigenous peoples can call 1-855-242-3310 for immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages). Live web chat is also available.
• Talk 4 Healing: Indigenous women can get help, support and resources seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with services in 14 languages by calling or texting 1-855-554-4325. Live web chat is also available.
• We Matter - We Matter is an Indigenous youth-led organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion.  https://wemattercampaign.org/ 
• Kabaeshiwim Respite Women’s Shelter - 519-797-2521 or Crisis: 519-797-3677
  www.saugeenfirstnation.ca
• The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce) INC - Crisis Help Line: 1-519-371-1600
  Toll Free: 1-800-265-3722
• Women’s House of Bruce County - Services include support and counselling, safe shelter, 24 hour crisis line, community counselling, transportation, and a children’s program. 1-800-265-3026 or Sexual Assault line 1-866-578-5566.
• 211 Ontario: For information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario, call 211 or 1-877-330-3213. Live web chat is also available
• Staying Connected During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Maintaining the Health and Well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children and Teens During COVID-19

 

 

Wellness Together Canada - free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed.

Big White Wall - Safe, judgement-free place to talk about anxiety and depression.  Includes online forums, clinical support, courses, and web based therapy.

Feeling Angry -  Helpful tips from CMHA to understand and deal with anger.

BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks, online videos and phone coaching. Call 1-866-345-0224.

ConnexOntario: Adults and frontline workers who are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 can call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 for mental health, addictions and problem gambling support.

211 Ontario: For information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources across Ontario, call 211 or 1-877-330-3213. Live web chat is also available

Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health: promotes the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources.

Support and Strategies for Living with Dementia from the Grey Bruce Alzheimer Society

CMHA Grey Bruce COVID-19 Resources

Take Care of Yourself and Each Other – Fact Sheet – Public Health Ontario

Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues During the Pandemic – Ontario Ministry of Health

Taking Care of your Mental Health (COVID-19) - Public Health Agency of Canada

Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak –  World Health Organization

Coping with stress – World Health Organization

Alcohol Use During COVID-19

Cannabis Use During COVID-19

 

Seven Steps to Prevent the Spread