A mental health resource page to link you to current information on mental health. We've organized this page around topics that are commonly asked about and local organization Links are to non-profit organizations who make their recommendations based on research and evidence. Where possible, we list Canadian websites.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre provides free information, resources and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders. Services include the HELPLINE Toll-Free: 1-866-NEDIC-20 (1-866-633-4220) Toronto: 416-340-4156. Online chat is also available.
Coming Soon! Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Campbellford, Cobourg, Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton.
Coming Soon! Free online service of the Canadian Cancer Society to help you quit smoking.
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (Phone) or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET only) crisisservicescanada.ca
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre or visit suicideprevention.ca
In QC (French): Association québécoise de prévention du suicide: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (Phone), Live Chat counselling at www.kidshelpphone.ca
Cobourg Youth Walk-in Counselling: 905-377-7784, Community Mental Health Services, 1011 Elgin St., West, Suite 200, Cobourg. Tuesdays 8:00-4:00, Thursdays 10:00-6:00. Ages 7-18 years. First come first served - no referral required. Telephone, virtual and in-person appointments.
Canadian Virtual Hospice provides free online resources and support for people who are experiencing grief, loss or trauma. Twenty-eight modules and additional resources on topics including pregnancy and infant loss, grief after trauma, dementia, grief in 2SLGTBQ+ communities, substance abuse, MAID, and COVID and grief for people who work in healthcare.
Bridge Hospice in Warkworth provides grief and bereavement support (individual and group), outreach presentations, spiritual support, and support to individuals and families who identify as indigenous.
coming soon. Rebound Child and Youth Services: Counselling and Mental Health Services