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.
CYMHA (Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions) works to strengthen Ontario’s mental health and addictions services for young people and their families. Their approach starts with mobilizing knowledge on, then improving the quality of supports.
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
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.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton‘s Mental Health and Wellness Resource Centre provides easy access to reliable, user-friendly information about mental health, addictions and related issues.
- Youth Wellness Centre
- You Matter – Mental Health Crisis Support
- #ReachOut Campaign
- How to access confidential clinic care
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.
The Nishnawbe Aski Mental Health Wellness Support Access Program (NAN Hope) provides community-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and addictions support to members of the 49 First Nations communities in the Nishnawbe Aski region.
Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg (Niwasa) aims to give Indigenous youth the safe, supportive spaces they need through cultural teachings, employment skills and social support that strengthens cultural identity and sense of belonging.
Mental Health Support for Black Youth
The Lynwood Charlton Centre’s YouThrive Program is a specialized community-based program that provides culturally-informed mental health services to children, youth, and families who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color (BIPOC).
The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion offers a Black Youth Mentorship Program that provides programming, connection, and resources pertaining to Black mental health. Their goal is to create safe spaces for Black youth to feel seen, supported and heard – especially for those with intersecting identities.
Contact the Black Health Team at Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (HUCCHC) for culturally safe, accessible, and effective community-based services provided through an Africentric lens.
- Their new Roots and Resilience Wellness Program helps Black youth aged 12-29 with prior or current involvement with the Canadian Justice System gain the supports they need.
AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Services for Black Youth represents a network of organizations in Ontario with a shared vision of providing programs and services that support and empower youth who identify as African, Caribbean and/or Black to achieve their wellness goals.
A Canada-wide helpline offering mental health supports to all youth, with services specifically for Black youth, the Black Youth Helpline‘s professional assessment process is informed by a “How can I help?” approach.
Pathways to Care (PTC) is a community-driven and youth-led systems change project committed to transforming the mental healthcare system for Black children, youth and their families.
- Try their ConnectME tool to be linked to mental health services nearby that fit your specific needs.
Mental Health Support for Newcomer Youth
Somali Community in Hamilton is a registered not-for-profit organization committed to providing multi-ethnic and underserved communities with access to social services.
Lynwood Charlton Centre’s Outreach, Assessment & Specialized Intervention Services (OASIS) are specialized mental health programs for immigrant and refugee youth who have experienced trauma in another country, while on their journey to Canada or while in Canada.
As a part of HUCCHC‘s community health promotion program, you can access settlement services from youth wellness facilitators that help newcomers integrate into their communities.
JOIN Immigration and Settlement Services from the Hamilton YWCA offers counselling and support for newcomer youth, women and gender-diverse individuals. Must be aged 15+.
YMCA Newcomer Youth Centres (NYCs) aim to be safe and nurturing environments where newcomer youth receive ongoing support that enhances their settlement and integration experiences.
Refuge: Hamilton Centre for Newcomer Health strives to be a community leader in closing the gap for the families of Hamilton’s newcomer population in their access to high quality mental and physical healthcare.
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