Child Mental Health Resources

Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO

• 4,000 professions ready to help children youth and families with free counselling in person, on the phone and virtually.    

  

Mind Your Mind

• A space where youth can get information, resources and tools to manage stress, crisis and mental health related problems.  

• Inspires youth to reach out, to get help for themselves or to give help to their friends who may be experiencing tough times.  

  

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

• Find mental health support for children and youth under the age of 18 on the Ontario website.​​

 

Kids Help Phone  

• 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. 

• Youth mental health support available 24/7 . 

  

Good2Talk Helpline

• 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 .

• Ontario’s 24/7 helpline for postsecondary students.  

  

The Centre for Addiction & Mental Health   

• Child and Youth Mental Health – resources for different types of services.

• Mood & Anxiety Service for Children & Youth.   

• Getting referrals to treat children aged 6-18 (and parents/guardians) who are experiencing mood and/or anxiety difficulties .

  

The Hospital for Sick Children - SickKids

• Centre for Community Mental Health .

  

York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC)

• Trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TF-CBT).

Stress Hacks

• On-line resource provides information about general mental health, tools to manage stress, links, resources and an interactive map of Manitoba that locates resources in your area .  

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General Information & Resources - Who to Contact

• Look for services and programs for children in Manitoba.

  

The Centralized Intake for Children & Adolescent Mental Health Program

• Provides single point of entry in Winnipeg for children and adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioural concerns as well as symptoms of mental illness.

• 204-958-9660.

Rainbow Youth

• Helping young people prepare for the transition from adolescence to a healthy, productive, and independent adult lifestyle.

  

Mental Health and Addiction Services Child and Youth Intake

• The Children’s Services Team, Child and Youth Program, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Saskatoon Health Region, provides mental health services to children from birth to twelve years of age and their families.

  

Child and Youth Community Mental Health Services

• Rainbow Youth Services (Regina).

• Autism Resource Centre (Regina).

• Autism Services (Saskatoon).

Hull Services

• Work with children, youth and families who have experienced significant types of challenges and offers them opportunities to seek well-being and happiness with a focus on mental health.

  

Alberta Website

• Provides really good steps named: Children’s mental health learning series.

• Lots of resources for caregivers, families and professionals to understand how to support youth and children mental health concerns.

  

Alberta Health Services - Children & Youth Addiction & Mental Health​

• Look for addiction and mental health services for children and youth in Alberta.

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Distress Centre Calgary

• Main Crisis Line: (403) 266 4357.

• For youth - ConnecTeen: (403) 264-TEEN - Online chat support.

• Email: info@distresscentre.com

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Canada Suicide Prevention Service

• Offers a nationally available, regionally delivered service to anyone thinking about or affected by suicide. CSPS is available 24/7, via toll-free phone.

• Phone: (Toll-free) 1-833-456-4566.

• Text: 45645.

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University of Calgary Psychology Clinic

• Assessment and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.

• Education Classroom Block Room 281 (2nd floor), 2750 University Way NW, Calgary, T2N 1N4

• Phone: 403-220-7731

• Email: psyclinic@ucalgary.ca

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Calgary Counseling Centre​

• Provides counseling for all (individuals, youth, families) of all backgrounds.

• Address: Suite 1000-105, 12 Ave SE, Calgary, T2G 1A1

• Phone: 403-691-5991

• Email: contactus@calgarycounselling.com

Children and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

• Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost.

• Toolkit Available Here.

  

Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre

• The Maples is an accredited facility that offers specialized programs and services to address the needs of young people (12 to 17 years old) who have a lot of mental health concerns or troubling behaviour.

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CISSS de l'Outaouais

• The services offered by the youth mental health team are targeted at youths under 18 experiencing mild to moderate mental problems, affecting their functioning and development.

Thrive

• Adolescent Mental Health Counselling: Individual, group and family counseling is provided to youth 12-21, referred exclusively by Children, Seniors and Social Development as well as Corrections. A variety of therapeutic approaches are used to assist with the challenges of adolescence.

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Mental Health and Addictions

• Look for mental health and addiction services in your local area.

Community Mental Health Services

• For all ages and conditions.

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Strongest Families

• The Strongest Families Program provides high quality, timely, no cost mental health care for Prince Edward Island children and youth and their families. The program is delivered online and through telehealth services.

• Ages 3-17.

IWK Health Centre

• IWK Health Centre provides support and treatment to children and youth.

• Visit the website or call the Central Referral Line at 1-855-635-4110.

 

Nova Scotia Mental Health & Addiction

• See what supports are available for your children and youth in your areas.

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Mental Heath Crisis Line

• Phone: (toll-free) 1-888-429-8167

• Telephone crisis support and mobile response is offered for work, home, school, and community agencies Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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SchoolPlus

• SchoolsPlus supports the whole child and their family with the school as the center of service delivery.

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Strongest Families Institute

• Provides timely, accessible care, support and programming to children, youth and families by phone or online.

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Kids Help Phone

• Phone: 1-800-668-6868

• Kids Help Phone is a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counselling service for youth. Big or small concerns. 24/7. 365 days a year.

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811 Nova Scotia

• Just three numbers - 8-1-1, and you will have access to non-emergency health information and services.

Government of Yukon - Health and Wellness

• Get counselling and support for families, youth and children in the territory of Yukon.

JUST Us Inc​

• Free mental health in-person, online or phone counseling sessions with a counseling intern 

• Telephone: 506 651 1239

• Email: admin@justusinc.ca 

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Addiction and Mental Health – Government of New Brunswick

• The Addiction and Mental Health branch is responsible for providing leadership which includes the planning and funding of mental health policies and programs while emphasizing a recovery oriented approach where people living with substance use problems and mental illness are supported through their journey of wellbeing.

 

Child and Youth Teams (CYT)

• Integrated service teams working with schools to provide mental health support to children and youth. 

• Available through local school districts. 

 

CHIMO Helpline

• A provincial crisis phone line offering support for mental health emergencies. 

• Contact: 1-800-667-5005 (24/7) 

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Kids Help Phone

• Provides 24/7 counseling and crisis support for children and youth. 

• Contact: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 

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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - New Brunswick: 

• Provides various programs and resources focused on mental health for youth. 

• Contact: 1-506-455-5231 

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)

• Provides mental health services across the Northwest Territories, including child and youth mental health programs. 

• Contact: 1-833-456-3838 (NWT Helpline, 24/7) 

 

​Child and Youth Care Counsellors (CYCCs)

• Available in schools across the territory to provide mental health support directly to students. 

• Contact: Available through local schools. 

 

Community Counseling Program

• Offers free mental health and addictions counseling in every region of the NWT. 

• Contact: Varies by community, accessible through local health centers. 

 

Kids Help Phone

• National service offering 24/7 counseling and crisis support for children and youth. 

• Contact: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 

 

​Stanton Indigenous Wellness Program

• The Indigenous Wellness Program is a program offered at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NWT, that strives to enhance the patient experience for Indigenous peoples by improving communication and collaboration between Indigenous Peoples and Health Care Providers.

• Contact: Indigenous community organizations or NTHSSA for specific programs. ​

Nunavut Department of Health

• Provides mental health services across the territory, including child and youth mental health programs. 

• Contact: Local health centers or hospitals 

 

Mental Health and Addictions Services

• Offers mental health counseling and support services in every community. 

• Services include crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals for specialized care. 

• Contact: Available through local health centers.

 

Community Counseling Program

• Offers free mental health and addictions counseling in every region of the NWT. 

• Contact: Varies by community, accessible through local health centers. 

 

Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council

• Aims to promote mental wellness and prevent suicide among Inuit communities, including resources for youth.

• Contact: 1-867-979-1708 

 

Kamatsiaqtut Help Line

• The Indigenous Wellness Program is a program offered at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NWT, that strives to enhance the patient experience for Indigenous peoples by improving communication and collaboration between Indigenous Peoples and Health Care Providers.

• Contact: Indigenous community organizations or NTHSSA for specific programs. ​

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Family Services

• Provides support for families, including child protection and family counseling.

• Contact: Available through local health centers.