Do you think you might need mental health support for you or your child? This Mental Health Meter from the Canadian Mental Health Association may be a helpful tool.
Note: this is not a scientific test. Information provided is NOT a substitute for professional advice. If you feel that you may need advice, please connect with a qualified health care professional.
We Help Resources
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board have collected a list of resources that HWDSB offers their school communities. For more information on We Help.
Provides Resources for Caring Adults.
Make sure you child is familiar with Kids Help Phone and knows how to connect in an emergency. You should also consider adding the “Always There” app to your child’s phone so they can access help or information when they need it.
ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling by connecting them with services in their area.
Mental Health Foundations was founded in 2016 when mental health clinicians Adele Lafrance, Natasha Files and Sheila Paluzzi were moved to increase the accessibility of mental health support through the development of online offerings for caregivers of loved ones with mental health issues.
For more than 15 years Eagles Nest Association of Waterdown has been impacting lives in Waterdown, Burlington, Hamilton and beyond. Eagles Nest provides a supportive environment where people are equipped to achieve positive change and build healthy communities. We help people develop self-worth, cultivate healthy relationships and navigate through trauma.
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is a Halton based child and youth mental health agency, appointed by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services. They are working to promote and achieve optimal mental health in kids and families.
- Crisis line 905-878-9785
Wellness Together Canada helps make that first important step on your mental wellness journey. It can be a quick 5-minute assessment or speaking to a counsellor. 24/7 and it’s 100% free.
Your Space Hamilton is a place for youth and families looking for mental health information and supports in Hamilton. Their community-based services providers work with local youth and families to develop a series of supports.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.
Anxiety Canada provides information to help youths manage anxiety plus information and self-help strategies for several disorders.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board – Social workers are available to provide single session and on-going support to students and parents/caregivers of HWDSB. Referrals for mental health and well-being support groups can also be accessed.
Mental Health Support for Indigenous Youth
Canadian Mental Health Association: Mental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth. This link provides an overview of services available for Indigenous children and youth in Ontario.
DeDwaDa Dehs Nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre’s mission is to provide mental wellness services that are culturally safe for all members of the urban community who self identify as having Aboriginal ancestry.
We Matter Youth Toolkit is for FNMI youth to work through during a tough time.
Mental Health Support for Black Youth
Black Table Talk Peer Support Group is a series of weekly youth led workshops that explore the nuances of mental health and healing for black communities through an anti-oppression lens. They hope to offer a space for black youth to have informed discussion about anti-blackness, wellness, stigma, and more while sharing resources, support and coping together.
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