Direct Resources
This page serves as a comprehensive guide to resources on multiple topics,
offering support and information to help you navigate any challenges.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, support is available:
United States: If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911.
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or at 988lifeline.org
Canada: If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911.
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or at 988.ca
Finland: Contact the Finnish Association for Mental Health’s Crisis Helpline at 09 2525 0111.
Click here for a list of resources that provide confidential support, with multiple helplines immediately available.
Please pick the following topic for specific resources:
Addiction
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• Supports family members or friends of people with drinking problems. |
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• Part of Al-Anon, offering help for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism. |
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• Assists people who want to stop abusing prescription or illegal drugs. |
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• Supports people affected by someone using and abusing drugs. |
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• Assists young people and adults with alcohol or other addictions through group therapy. |
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• For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals related to substance issues. |
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• Professional counselling, information and referrals support to young people 24/7. Available in English and French. |
kidshelpphone.ca |
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• Free, confidential professional help and resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Referrals for clients seeking support with substances available. |
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• Free peer-facilitated group meetings (includes virtual meetings). Includes evidence-based practices and tools designed to help those who are questioning their relationship with substances. Available for families, allies, and professionals. |
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• Free meetings and support for people who come together to solve their drinking problem. |
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• Free meetings (includes virtual) and support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs may become a member. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. |
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• Free support meetings (in-person and virtual) open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery. |
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• Free peer-led support groups for families with loved ones living with addiction (substance use disorder). |
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• Free peer support services for families, parents, caregivers of children struggling with addiction (regardless of age). |
1-855-377-6677 (Details) Weekdays 1-3pm EST |
Anxiety and Depression
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• Provides information and resources on anxiety, depression, and related disorders, including online communities and therapist finders. |
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• Offers comprehensive information on anxiety and depression, including symptoms, treatment options, research, and clinical trials. |
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• Protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, providing resources and programs for mental health support. |
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• Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. |
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• A non-profit providing mental health and wellness resources, including articles and tips for managing anxiety and depression. |
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• Offers resources, programs, and support for anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns across Canada. |
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• Specializes in anxiety disorders, offering evidence-based self-help resources, programs, and information. |
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• The national association for psychology in Canada, offering resources and information related to various mental health conditions and finding a psychologist. |
Grief
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• The Dougy Center offers a wide range of resources for people of all ages who are grieving before and after a death. Their materials include activities and information to help children express their grief, as well as guidance for supporters of grieving kids. |
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• GriefShare is a nationwide network of support groups that meet weekly to help individuals navigate the grief recovery process. Includes international group options. |
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• TAPS provides compassionate care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. They offer peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars, and retreats for adults and children. |
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• Bo’s Place is a nonprofit organization offering free grief support services for children, families, and adults. |
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• Stillborn And Infant Loss Support is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of families who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, and other pregnancy losses. |
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• Grieving overview, treament and support groups for Canada. |
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• Confidential and free, MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and move through your grief. |
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• Healing Hearts Bereavement support is offered by Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH), a network of Canadian families impacted by substance-use related harms and deaths. |
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• The Compassionate Friends (TCF) provides a safe environment, supporting bereaved parents grieving the loss of a child; no matter the age or cause. |
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• Supporting and connecting individuals who have experienced the trauma around miscarriage, stillbirth, Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR), abortion, neonatal loss, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or infertility. |
Life Transitions
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• 7 tips for coping with stressful transitions in life. |
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• How to manage mental health during life-altering transitions. |
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• Giving ourselves grace in Life’s Transitions, and explaining the 4 stages of life transitions. |
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• Feel like you’re lost or your life has gotten off track? This article gives great insight on how to ‘begin again’. |
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• Therapists and informative counselors available to discuss Life Transitions in more depth. |
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• 8 ways to cope with Life Transitions from a psychologist. |
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• Understanding the emotional impact of Life Transitions. |
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• 7 tips for how to cope when things feel out of control. |
Mental Health Conditions
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• Provides information and resources on men’s health, focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, including fundraising initiatives and funded health projects. |
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• VA provides support for a variety of mental health conditions and other challenges. |
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• U.S. government website providing a portal to U.S. government mental health and substance use disorder information and resources. |
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• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions). |
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• Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and weight. |
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• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. |
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• Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression), which can impact daily life. |
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• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotions. |
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• Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects thinking, emotions, and behavior, often causing hallucinations, delusions, and difficulty distinguishing reality. |
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• Provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text. |
Crisis Text Line |
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• Provides information and resources on men’s health, focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, including fundraising initiatives and funded health projects. |
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• A non-profit organization focused on improving the mental health system in Canada through projects, programs, and public awareness campaigns. |
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• Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing clinical care, research, education, and health promotion. . |
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• Focuses specifically on mood disorders, providing resources, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. |
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• Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support, and advocacy. |
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• CADDAC is a national charity providing leadership in awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD across Canada. |
Physical Health Conditions
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• Offers research, health information, and resources on numerous physical health conditions, diseases, and wellness topics. |
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• Focuses on heart health and stroke prevention, providing resources, education, and support for cardiovascular health. |
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• Offers information, resources, support services, and advocacy for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. |
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• Provides resources, education, and advocacy for people affected by diabetes, prediabetes, and related conditions. |
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• Focuses on lung health, providing resources and support for respiratory conditions. |
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• Offers resources, support, and advocacy for individuals living with arthritis and related conditions. |
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• Provides resources, support, research updates, and advocacy for people affected by multiple sclerosis. |
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• The mission of the Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center is to help the rare disease community by providing free access to reliable and easy-to-understand information. |
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• Provides information, resources, and public health guidelines on a wide range of physical health conditions and disease prevention in Canada. |
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• Offers support services, resources, research funding, and advocacy for Canadians affected by cancer. |
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• Dedicated to eliminating heart disease and stroke, providing resources, research, and support for cardiovascular health in Canada. |
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• Provides resources, education, and advocacy for people living with diabetes in Canada. |
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• Offers resources, programs, and support for Canadians living with arthritis. |
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• Supports Canadians affected by MS through research, services, and advocacy. |
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• Focuses on lung health, providing resources and support for respiratory conditions. |
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• Provides information and resources on osteoporosis and bone health. |
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• Offers information and resources to help support eating disorders. |
Relationship Conflicts
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• Focuses on ending domestic and gender-based violence through education, advocacy, and policy reform. |
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• Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, resources, and referrals for victims of domestic violence and abuse. |
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• A hub for research, training, and policy work related to domestic violence. |
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• Focuses on healthy relationships and preventing dating violence, offering resources and a 24/7 helpline. |
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• Provides culturally specific resources for Black women and communities facing domestic violence. |
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• Resources and support for Asian and Pacific Islander survivors of domestic violence. |
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• Culturally appropriate support for Native American and Alaska Native survivors. |
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• Provides legal resources and advocacy for survivors navigating the justice system. |
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• Advocates for LGBTQ+ families and provides resources related to family and relationship issues within the LGBTQ+ community. |
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• A website from the University of Florida Extension, offering research-based information and tips for healthy relationships. |
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• Provides resources, information on relationship issues, and a therapist locator for marriage and family therapists. |
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• Professional counselling, information and referrals support to young people 24/7. |
kidshelpphone.ca |
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• A national organization representing family service agencies across Canada, |
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• Provides resources, information on relationship issues, and a directory to find registered marriage and family therapists across Canada. |
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• Broader than just relationship conflicts, CWF address issues related to violence against women and girls and provide resources and information. |
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• Represents Indigenous women in Canada and addresses issues including family violence and relationship health within Indigenous communities. |
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• Offers resources and counselling related to sexual health, relationships, and communication. |
Trauma and PTSD:
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• Offers free trauma-informed mental health services to veterans, survivors, and those in need. |
giveanhour.org |
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• Provides extensive resources on PTSD, treatment options, self-help tools, and a directory to find professional help. |
ptsd.va.gov |
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• Offers educational resources, support groups, and a free helpline for people dealing with PTSD and trauma. |
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• Provides confidential crisis support for survivors of sexual assault via the National Sexual Assault Hotline and online chat. |
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• Provides research, education, and survivor support for complex PTSD, dissociation, and other trauma-related disorders. |
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• A peer support network for people recovering from serious injuries and traumatic experiences. |
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• 24/7 for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, their family members, friends, and supporters. |
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• A hotline staffed 24/7 by retired active peer listeners – former officers available to engage with callers on the daily stressors officers and their family members experience. |
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• Provides PTSD education, awareness, and resources for Canadian trauma survivors. |
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• 24/7 crisis support for Indigenous peoples, available in multiple languages, including Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. |
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• Provides trauma-informed support and counseling for survivors of violence, crime, and abuse. |
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• Focuses on PTSD recovery, training, and advocacy for trauma survivors. |