Mental Health Resources
On this page, you will find evidence-based tools and information surrounding pediatric mental health concerns. The information provided on TREKK.ca is designed to complement, not replace, the relationship between a patient and their own physician or healthcare provider.
Child and youth mental-health-related visits to the emergency department are on the rise. However, few tools exist to help identify concerns early and connect youth with the right mental healthcare. MyHEARTSMAP is a digital self-assessment tool that was developed to evaluate what services youth and families may need, depending on their self-assessment scoring. View the infographics and videos on this page to learn more about the tool or click the button below to directly visit the self-assesment MyHEARTSMAP tool.
Watch the videos to learn how to use the MyHEARTSMAP tool.
MyHEARTSMAP infographics for parents
The MyHEARTSMAP infographics for parents explains all about how to use the MyHEARTSMAP tool for youth and children.
Once completed, the results from the MyHEARTSMAP tool can be shared with healthcare providers or reserved for personal use
MyHEARTSMAP infographics for youth
MyHEARTSMAP infographics for youth will show how to use the MyHEARTSMAP tool for youth themselves. The infographics will explain more about what the MyHEARTSMAP tool will assess and how it can help direct youth to appropriate services and resources.
Mental health resources available throughout Canada.
ConnecTeen is a confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area. It is a program of Distress Centre.
Region(s): Alberta
The program provides culturally appropriate mental health care and support for Indigenous clients. The program works closely with nurses, physicians, and other service providers to facilitate a holistic approach to care.
Region(s): Alberta
This service provides information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in the Calgary zone who have addiction and/or mental health concerns.
Region(s): Alberta
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Alberta
Alberta Counselling Centre provides comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and counselling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Region(s): Alberta
Call 811 to have an Information & Referral Specialist help find the service that's right for you. We're available 24/7 to help.
Region(s): Alberta
Mental health services for seniors living in the community who have moderate to severe age-related mental health concerns. For patients 70 years and older with age-related mental health problems. Must be living in the community (private home, lodge, or group home).
Region(s): Alberta
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe all at no cost.
Region(s): Alberta
Free online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinical moderators monitor the platform and direct users to available and appropriate free resources.
Region(s): Canada, Alberta
Operates a 24-hour provincial crisis and counselling line for First Nations Elders, adults, children and youth in need throughout BC. Services include follow-up or continuum care, risk assessments, safety monitoring, and 24-hour mobile outreach.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides telephone-based crisis support and victim services to women dealing with violence and or the effects of abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and adult sexual assault. Callers receive emotional support, coping strategies, safety planning, community resource information, and referrals to transition houses, medical services, and lawyers. Specialized support for immigrant and aboriginal women is also available.
Region(s): British Columbia
Mental Health Services at BC Children's Hospital provides psychiatric assessment, short-term individual, family and group treatment and medication review.
Region(s): British Columbia
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), provides a range of specialized mental health and substance use services for adults across the province.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides free, confidential emotional support and information to individuals in distress, crisis or who need someone to talk with. Professional volunteers are available by telephone or online chat.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides confidential, culturally-sensitive telephone support, information and referral to the Chinese community in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Trained volunteers provide emotional support and referrals to community resources that can help to address a wide range of life issues.
Region(s): British Columbia
Compass is a province-wide service to support evidenced based care to all BC children and youth living with mental health and substance use concerns. Compass helps community care providers such as family physicians, nurse practitioners, public health nurses, pediatricians, psychiatrists, child and youth mental health teams, and substance use teams provide timely and appropriate care close to home for every child and youth in British Columbia.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides online, one-on-one chat, for adults in emotional distress who need safe, confidential and non-judgemental support and information. Trained volunteers can also provide topic-specific information and resources to caregivers and professionals looking to learn more about various mental health related issues.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides a confidential, 24-7 toll-free crisis line for people who are feeling suicidal, are concerned for someone who might be suicidal, or for emotional support. Crisis line workers are able to provide intervention through emergency mental health teams or other emergency services, and may also refer callers to their local crisis centre for additional support and information
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information, and support in an anonymous and confidential manner. Program offers: suicide intervention, information about available services, and non-judgmental support during challenging times.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. Trained volunteers provide emotional support, resources, referrals and crisis intervention. Crisis Line workers may refer callers to appropriate community or professional resources and if needed may intervene in life-threatening or emergency situations.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information, and support in an anonymous and confidential manner. Program offers: suicide intervention, information about available services, and non-judgmental support during challenging times.
Region(s): British Columbia
Foundrybc.ca offers health and wellness resources, services and supports for young people ages 12-24 across BC
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour, free and confidential emotional support, crisis intervention and community resource information to individuals in need. Callers are invited to discuss the causes of their distress and explore possible options with the intent to increase coping ability. Outreach may be performed in cases where individuals may harm themselves, an individual threatens to harm another person, or a third party reports that another person may cause self-harm. Serves the Fraser Health Region.
Region(s): British Columbia
Developed by Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care, MindHealthBC provides easy access to information and resources related to mental health and substance use conditions.
Region(s): British Columbia
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors can help those who wish to talk, are distressed, in crisis, or having strong emotional reactions and or painful memories. Online chat is also available.
Region(s): British Columbia
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources and peer support to children, youth and their families from across B.C. Contact the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre toll-free anywhere in B.C. by phone (1-800-665-1822), email (keltycentre@cw.bc.ca), or in person at BC Childrens Hospital.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information, and support in an anonymous and confidential manner. Program offers: suicide intervention, information about available services, and non-judgmental support during challenging times. Also takes gatekeeper calls regarding elder abuse and neglect.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): British Columbia
MonSTRESSity is an interactive online game to help you cope in different situations where you might experience anxiety.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information, and support in an anonymous and confidential manner. Crisis chat and text services are also available.
Region(s): British Columbia
Provides 24-hour crisis line support including suicide assessment, crisis intervention, access to mental health crisis response services, and island-wide community resources. Also offers crisis text services and online chat.
Region(s): British Columbia
Worry Rockets is an online game to help "launch" your worries away.
Region(s): British Columbia
Online access to professional counsellors.On the web, and available for iPhone and Android users.
Region(s): Canada
BounceBack is a free program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) that helps you build skills to improve your mental health.
Region(s): Canada
A comprehensive list of Crisis Lines for each province and territory
Region(s): Canada
CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
Region(s): Canada
Offers 24-hour support service to people in Canada who are in distress, suicidal or in crisis
Region(s): Canada
Canada's only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people.
Region(s): Canada
Information on mental health for immigrants and refugees
Region(s): Canada
Strongest Families Institute provides evidencebased services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being. We provide timely care to families by teaching skills through our unique distance coaching approach supporting families over the phone and Internet in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Strongest Families provides familycentered care that is customized to their needs. Programs are designed to support children and youth from 3-17 years of age
Region(s): Canada
Direct access to phone, online chat, text, and email crisis support. E-counselling, self-management tools, access to crisis centres across Canada. Available for iPhone and Android users.
Region(s): Canada
Free online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clinical moderators monitor the platform and direct users to available and appropriate free resources.
Region(s): Canada, Alberta
Provide Cognitive Behavioural Programs (CBP), and ongoing support groups for the prevention, education, early intervention and management of anxiety disorders to adults. Provide resources for children, adolescents, adults, families, employers and health care professionals.
Region(s): Manitoba
Artbeat Studio Inc. runs unique community-based, self-directed, peer-supported programming. It provides social supports, working art studio and gallery space, and mentorship for individuals living with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and empowerment.
Region(s): Manitoba
The Aulneau Renewal Centre works with individuals, couples, and families to develop therapeutic plans that meet their specific needs through therapy, education, support, and guidance. Specialized CFS Therapeutic Counselling and training programs. Attachment based and trauma informed.
Region(s): Manitoba
Individual, couple and family therapy Newcomer Community Development program Grief programs Homicide Bereavement Program (free to participants) and Unresolved Loss Program
Region(s): Manitoba
List of mental health resources in Winnipeg
Region(s): Manitoba
CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg offers a variety of services. Our services are informed by CMHAs Framework for Support and the recovery model as basis for working with people with mental health illnesses and challenges. Brochure with a list of services https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2018-Agency-Brochure.pdf
Region(s): Manitoba
Comprehensive list of resources for Indigenous People in Manitoba
Region(s): Manitoba
Crisis support, in-person counselling, wellness and support groups Education and training in mental health awareness, suicide prevention, self care and stress management, self injury, crisis counselling skills, becoming trauma-informed, trauma informed care and vicarious trauma Teen Talk youth mental health, substance use awareness, harm reduction and prevention, sexuality, body image, issues of violence Drop in counselling available at either 545 Broadway or 845 Regent Ave.
Region(s): Manitoba
MATC provides a range of mental health services to children and adolescents who experience psychiatric and/or emotional disorders.
Region(s): Manitoba
Programs for adults, children, families and friends Public education, workshops, advocacy, drama presentations
Region(s): Manitoba
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Manitoba
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with a mood disorder, co-occurring disorders or other mental health illnesses.
Region(s): Manitoba
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): New Brunswick
Bridgethegapp.ca is the go-to website for mental health information and connection to local supports and services. Sign up for online programming, tools, and services in each region and share personal stories of recovery with others.
Region(s): New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is part of a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. Their website has information about mental illness, as well as information about local community mental health centres
Region(s): New Brunswick
CRMHAA is a strong advocate for persons with mental illness and their families. Here is how we make a difference in our community: -Advocating for mental health consumers within the mental health system -Employment support for those ready to return to work or education -A place to learn life skills, regain confidence and respect within our REACH program. -Facilitating support groups for mental health consumers, care givers of mental health consumers, and those impacted by the suicide of a loved one. -Outreach and advocacy for the homeless in partnership with John Howard Society of Fredericton -Educating the public and corporations on mental health matters -Offering certification in Suicide Intervention and Mental Health First Aid
Region(s): New Brunswick
Chimo is a provincial service which provides a free, confidential and bilingual crisis intervention service to all residents of New Brunswick. We are committed to helping with any issue: Thoughts of suicide Emotional Distress Addictions Mental Health Abuse Loneliness Depression General Information
Region(s): New Brunswick
A comprehensive list of mental health resources for children, youth and adults in Eastern Health region.
Region(s): New Brunswick, New Foundland and Labrador
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada with expertise in diverse areas of health and community services. The website includes a comprehensive list of mental health resources in New Brunswick
Region(s): New Brunswick
HealthLine is a confidential and free telephone line staffed by experienced Registered Nurses. It is available to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador any time, day or night. Call 811 to speak to a Registered Nurse. HealthLine can help you decide what steps to take to manage your physical and mental health, and the health of your family. HealthLine nurses can also provide information about health services in your area, and answer questions you may have about health-related topics.
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
Bridgethegapp.ca is the go-to website for mental health information and connection to local supports and services. Sign up for online programming, tools, and services in each region and share personal stories of recovery with others.
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
Not an emergency service but provides rapid access to mental health and addictions counselling services. Offering in-person, telephone and or video sessions.
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
A comprehensive list of mental health resources for children, youth and adults in Eastern Health region.
Region(s): New Brunswick, New Foundland and Labrador
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
Brochure with key mental health online resources - province wide
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
Brochure with provincial resources for children
Region(s): New Foundland and Labrador
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): North West Territories
The NWT Help Line offers free support to residents of the Northwest Territories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Region(s): North West Territories
Region(s): Nova Scotia
Region(s): Nova Scotia
Region(s): Nova Scotia
Region(s): Nova Scotia
Region(s): Nova Scotia
Embrace Life Council is a non-profit suicide prevention organization based in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Region(s): Nunavut
Makimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp which aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that foster positive mental health and wellness.
Region(s): Nunavut
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Nunavut
Advocacy for children who experienced abuse. Refferal via RCMP or CFS. Goal is to identifying and promoting evidence-based, Inuit-specific approaches to therapy for children and youth and increasing the capacity of the community in providing these services.
Region(s): Nunavut
Provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to meet local mental health needs. These programs are delivered primarily by community agencies and sometimes through hospitals or health clinics. The majority of programs provided by community-based agencies are designed to serve the most vulnerable and most severely ill.
Region(s): Ontario
ConnexOntario is an information and referral service, focusing on mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in the province. Support Ontarians via phone, web-chat and email 24/7.
Region(s): Ontario
Gerstein Centre provides crisis intervention to adults, living in the City of Toronto, who experience mental health problems. The Centre provides supportive counselling for immediate, crisis issues and referrals to other services for on-going, non-crisis issues. Our service is a community mental health service and is non-medical.
Region(s): Ontario
Good2Talk is a free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario. First launched in 2013, Good2Talk is funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. By calling Good2Talk at 1-866-925-5454, students can receive information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus and speak anonymously with a professional counsellor.
Region(s): Ontario
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Ontario
Talk4Healing is a culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
Region(s): Ontario
Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and substance use support information. Connect with local clinicians, find tools and services, and share personal stories with others, all from the comfort of your home.
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
A list of community mental health services where mental health intake is conducted. call and talk with an intake worker who will help you determine which programs and services are best suited to your treatment needs. Once your needs are screened, you may be linked to appropriate mental health service
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
Community e-metal health and telehealth services
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
List of community mental health walk in clinics
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
The PEI Helping Tree is designed to inform Islanders of the many helping resources available on Prince Edward Island; including mental health
Region(s): Prince Edward Island
AMI-Quebec Action on Mental Illness is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
Region(s): Quebec
Counseling, short-term housing, mobile intervention, 24 Hour Crisis Line [F] Montrel (North)
Region(s): Quebec
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is dedicated to the promotion of mental health, preventing mental health problems, and supporting those with mental health problems.
Region(s): Quebec
Crisis intervention line, follow-up & counseling, short-term housing [E/F] Montreal (South-West)
Region(s): Quebec
Deuil-Jeunesse us a professional intervention organiation unique in Quebec that helps young people and adults who experience serious illness, the death of loved one or losses related to parental separation, abandonment, adoption or disappearance.
Bottom Line Recommendation
Region(s): Quebec
Community-based services and programs for adults who have experienced or are experiencing mental health difficulties
Region(s): Quebec
Programs aimed at preventing psychological distress in young people
Region(s): Quebec
Support and resources for family and friends of people suffering with mental illness
Region(s): Quebec
Info-Sant 811 is a free and confidential telephone consultation service. 811 is the only telephone number for this service. Dialling 811 promptly puts you in contact with a nurse in case of a non-urgent health issue.
Region(s): Quebec
Support services and resources for family and friends of people suffering from severe and persistent mental health issues
Region(s): Quebec
Offering 24/7 distress and crisis intervention services
Region(s): Quebec
Crisis intervention centre, short-term shelter, 24 Hour Crisis Line [F] Montreal (Centre/East)
Region(s): Quebec
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Quebec
Mobile intervention, counseling, short-term housing, 24 Hour Crisis Line [E, mostly F] Montreal (East)
Region(s): Quebec
Education, bereavement support, 24 Hour Crisis Line [E/F] Montreal
Region(s): Quebec
Short-term shelter, community follow up, outreach, 24 Hour Crisis Line [E/F] Montreal
Region(s): Quebec
Crisis line, counseling, short-term housing, mobile intervention - all 24/7 [E/F]
Region(s): Quebec
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is dedicated to the promotion of mental health, preventing mental health problems, and supporting those with mental health problems.
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Provide services to children from birth to 11 years of age and their caregivers, who are experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Community counselling and mental health services
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Helping Others through Peer Support (H.O.P.E.): A learning centre where people who have experienced mental health challenges can offer peer support
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Saskatchewan
List of locations where new clinets can receive mental health intake and services.
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Online resource database for finding support groups in your area
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Provide services to youth between the ages 12 to 18 years (and their caregivers), who are experiencing a wide range of concerns
Region(s): Saskatchewan
Aishihik Lake Wellness program offers culturally relevant prevention and rehabilitation wellness programs and client and community support programs for CAFN members. The program also offers individual counselling as well as drug and alcohol assessments and referrals for treatment.
Region(s): Yukon
Provincial government website with an overview of the mental health resources in the province.
Region(s): Yukon