Mental Health

• BounceBack (external link)
  A guided self-help program for adults and youth aged 15 and over, BounceBack uses workbooks with online videos and phone coaching to provide mental health supports and services.
• Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch (CMHA) (external link)
  Supports clients and the community by phone. Call 289-291-5396 and you will be contacted by a counsellor within 24 business hours, Monday to Friday.
• The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) (external link)
  The CAMH website has compiled list of helpful FAQs about how to take care of yourself and others during COVID-19.
• ConnexOntario (external link)
  A mental health, addictions and problem gambling help line, ConnexOntario can connect you to local mental health and addictions services and supports. Call 1-866-531-2600.
• COVID-19 Canada App (external link)
  The app includes accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 stats, Government of Canada updates, as well as resources and self-check tools.
• Distress Centre Halton (external link)
  Phone and online support for people in our community to better cope with crisis, loneliness and emotional stress. Oakville: 905-849-4541; Burlington : 905-681-1488; Halton Hills: 905-877-1211.
• Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT)
  Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) is a practical, short-term program delivered online. It helps people develop skills and strategies to address symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. It can also help people cope with situations related to COVID-19, such as isolation, caring for family and community members, information overload and stress. To learn more or get services, visit:
  • Morneau Shepell (external link)
• Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support
  Online portal includes free tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and mental health professionals, educational resources and immediate support crisis lines.
• STRIDE Employment Services (external link)
  A specialized mental health and addiction agency serving Halton and Peel regions and surrounding areas. Services include assisting individuals in gaining and maintaining meaningful employment through individualized programs, resources, and connections to supportive employers in our community.

Resources

• Coping with Stress During COVID-19 (external link)
• Coping with Challenging Worries and Anxious Thoughts (external link)

• Kids Help Phone (external link)
  Free, confidential mental health services through call, text, chat and more available 24/7 for young people in Canada.
• Mind Your Mind (external link)
  Online tools and apps to support youth mental health.
• One Stop Talk (external link)
  Free service which provides immediate access to mental health services. Culturally safe and appropriate support is offered by certified therapists’.

• Good2Talk (external link)
  Free, confidential support service for post-secondary students that provides counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being.

• HaltonParents
  Whether you are pregnant or already a parent, you can connect with HaltonParents team of public health nurses by phone, email or social media. .

Tip sheets

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 and its impact (external link)
• Helping Children Cope with Stress During COVID-19 (external link)

• Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (external link)
  Provides a list of mental health resources for seniors looking for support during COVID-19.

Tip sheets

• Caregiving During COVID, What to Expect and How to Cope (external link)

Resources

• Working from home during the pandemic with or without children (external link)
• The Working Mind, COVID-19 Self-care and Resilience Guide (external link)
• Return to the Workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work (external link)

If you are a health care worker impacted by stress related to COVID-19, support is available to help you cope. This support includes resources you can access on your own, with a group of peers or with a clinician.

Self-led support

Find resources, tips and ideas (external link) to help you maintain your mental wellness and cope with stress.

Get support with peers

Participate in an online session with peers to learn about building resilience and maintaining wellness through lectures and case-based discussions.

• ECHO Coping with COVID (external link) is designed for health care providers and doctors responding to the COVID-19 pandemic (meets twice per week).
• ECHO Care of the Elderly for LTC: COVID-19 (external link) is designed for those working in long-term care settings (meets once a week).

These resources are available in English only.

Talk to a clinician

If you are a frontline health care worker and would like confidential support from a clinician, including iCBT supports, contact:

• Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto (external link) (in English only)
• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby (external link) (in English only)