List of Services

Crisis Services

310 COPE

Provides crisis services for York Region and South Simcoe. They can be reached 24/7 via phone call or between 7am – 12am via text or live chat on their website.

1-855-310-2673

www.yssn.ca/310-COPE

Kids Help Phone

Provides support for children and youth through text messaging, phone calls, and live chat. They also have a plethora of resources on their website about emotional well-being, abuse, relationships, family, and resources close to the caller.

1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

https://kidshelpphone.ca

360Kids

Provides drop in counselling sessions for FREE. Individuals ages 13-26 can sign up online for a virtual session.

https://www.360kids.ca/programs-services/wellness-support/counselling/

Warmline

http://www.warmline.ca

A peer support line operating 7 days a week from noon – midnight. Just in the event you need to talk to someone.

ConnexOntario

Phone or chat support for mental health support and addictions support.

1-866-531-2600

https://www.connexontario.ca/Home/Chat

Crisis Services Canada

1-833-456-4566
Suicide prevention and support.

Good2Talk Helpline

1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Ontario’s 24/7 helpline for postsecondary students.

Hope for Wellness Help Line

1-855-242-3310
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Phone and chat counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.

LGBT Youthline Ontario

647-694-4275 + https://www.youthline.ca/ (chat, text and email currently available)
Ontario-wide peer-support for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people.

Family Violence

Yellow Brick House – Provides support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. They have a crisis line and emergency housing (they are currently setting up families in hotels to quarantine and helping with transitional housing). You can call or text the crisis line below for support.

1-800-263-3247

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511
TOLL FREE TTY: 1-866-863-7868
#SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile

Self-Guided CBT/Counselling

BounceBack

a free self guided program to assist with mental health support for youth 15-18, adults, and care providers. Delivered through a phone coach and online videos, this would be a great option for a self-motivated individual or a supplement to other counselling.

https://bouncebackontario.ca

Wellness Together Canada

A virtual program funded by the Government of Canada that provides text and talk support for Canadians wanting support on their wellness journey. This includes self-guided courses and apps, an online community of support and coaching, and one-to-one counselling.

https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA/

AbilitiCBT

A FREE CBT program funded through the Ontario and Manitoba Governments and run through Morneau Shepell

https://myicbt.com/home?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6eLU4dai9AIVSWxvBB2GVQcGEAAYASAAEgJXGfD_BwE

MindBeacon

a FREE mental health therapy program for Ontario residents. This program is funded through the Ontario Government.

https://info.mindbeacon.com/freetherapy-1?utm_campaign=Ontario&utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_content=performance&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6aDsNai9AIVcm1vBB3L3gLdEAAYASAAEgI2M_D_BwE

MindShift App

a FREE app developed by a not for profit in BC that allows pt’s to move through CBT on their own time. This app includes thought journals, meditations, coping strategies, activities to balance thoughts, and information about anxiety.

https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/new-mindshift-cbt-app-gives-canadians-free-anxiety-relief/

Counselling Directory

Psychology Today

a web site that has linked all registered counselling practitioners in one web site. You can search by preferred location, specialty, age category, sex, insurance policy, etc.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca

Better Help

https://www.betterhelp.com/helpme/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=%2Bgrieving+%2Bcounselling_b&utm_content=44904923880&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=384715690&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlYa68cyz7wIVDsDICh1QyAenEAAYAiAAEgIW8vD_BwE&not_found=1&gor=helpme

Essentially a subscription service for counselling regarding a variety of concerns. All virtual services and you can connect via video and other virtual services.

Grief and Loss

Bereaved Families of Ontario – York Region:

https://www.bfoyr.com

Has some volunteers working remotely. They have offered groups in the past but currently aren’t running them. You can find other services such as other books and information through their website.

Alliance of Hope:

https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/find-a-support-group/

Several forums for those who have lost someone they care about to suicide. All forums are moderated by mental health counsellors and trained volunteers. These are available 24/7.

Addiction Specific

A Comprehensive List of York Region Services (from residential treatment to crisis lines)

https://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/488b90f2-d020-4e20-98a8-7ecefcbd9548/Community+Help+for+alcohol+and+drugs+in+York+Region.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mukS6HE

Addiction Services for Central Ontario

https://helpwithaddictions.ca/en/

Programs: https://www.asyr.ca/programs/

Groups: https://www.asyr.ca/groups/

SMART Recovery (an alternative to AA meetings – no cost and virtual available)

https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/

True North Medical

Same day assessment and treatment for problematic substance use from a specialized multidisciplinary team.

https://www.truenorthmedical.com/treatment/#otheroptions

Locations: https://www.truenorthmedical.com/locations

Alcoholics Anonymous (online meetings are available)

https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/options-for-meeting-online

Addiction Services of Central Ontario
https://helpwithaddictions.ca/en/help-with/substance-use

https://helpwithaddictions.ca/en/get-help/addiction-withdrawal-management-services/community-withdrawal-management-services (if withdrawal management is needed)

Centres for Health and Healing
https://cfhh.ca

A List of Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres

Clinic Locations – Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres

Freedom from Addiction
https://www.freedomaddiction.ca/?utm_source=GMBAurora&utm_medium=organic

Cornerstone to Recovery

Residential

Post-Partum/Parenting/Baby Groups

The Early Years Centre

Some different virtual programs. You can register and view the different options through their website.

http://earlyonsec.com/index.php/our-programs/ or you can find them on facebook under EarlyON Child and Family Centres Woodbridge, Aurora, and King.

PostPartum.net

They have support groups and can link you up with care co-ordinators in your area if needed.

https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/locations/international/canada/

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PSI COORDINATOR: PSI Coordinators are volunteers who offer caring and informed support and resources to moms and their families. They also provide information and resources for area providers who are caring for pregnant and postpartum families. Please don’t hesitate to contact us; we want to hear from you.

Deanne Caines
York Region
Telephone: 416-436-2927 Text or Call
deannecaines@hotmail.com

Village Mommy

A chance to meet other mothers in the area with children the same age. http://www.villagemommy.com

Mommy Connections

Very similar to the Early Years Programs – these ones do have a fee to participate https://mommyconnections.ca/york-region-north/mom-baby/

York Region Public Health

Speak to a Health Connection registered nurse by calling 1-800-361-5653. Ask Health Connection about our home visiting program, Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) . Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for 24-hour medical advice and free breastfeeding and infant feeding support

Seniors Safety/Caregiver Help

Seniors Safety Line
1-866-299-1011
Provided by Elder Abuse Ontario, the Seniors Safety Line provides contact and referral information for local agencies across the province that can assist in cases of elder abuse.

Ontario Caregiver Helpline
1-833-416-2273 + live chat also available at https://ontariocaregiver.ca/
Provides caregivers with a one-stop resource for information and support

March of Dimes – List of External Services
ttps://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/aboutus/landr/Documents/External-Resources_York-Region_S2016.pdf

Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders of York Region

http://www.edoyr.com

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

https://nedic.ca

Sheena’s Place

https://sheenasplace.org

Registration Begins on December 13^th for Winter Session

https://sheenasplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Program-Calendar-Winter-2022.pdf

Webinars

https://sheenasplace.org/outreach-education/