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. https://wemattercampaign.org/