ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Consult the site directly to determine if a mental health service or search tool suits your needs.
Online support is not a replacement for the services of a licensed physician or mental health professional and are not suitable for urgent or emergency situations. Persons in crisis who reside in the Toronto area can connect to emergency health services using 911 or a crisis line.
COURSES
This Way Up is an online Australian resource with several free and low-cost courses based in the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Explore this resource for self-help courses in worry, depression, anxiety and insomnia.
During the pandemic, courses for anxiety and depression are free.
PEER SUPPORT
Big White Wall is a 24/7 anonymous peer support online community for persons 16 years of age or older - FREE to residents of Ontario. The space is actively monitored and moderated. Service funded by the Ontario Telemedicine Network.
GUIDED SELF-HELP
BounceBack is a program designed for adults and youth 15+ who seek to build skills to manage worry, anxiety and low mood. There’s no waiting period, and the program is FREE to people living in Ontario (valid OHIP required). Access via your family doctor or self-referral.
FIND SERVICES
Connex Ontario is a free, live-answer, 24/7, confidential information service. Call or chat with an agent to learn more about services for mental health and addiction (alcohol, drugs and gambling) located in your area. Funded by the Government of Ontario.
ABILITICBT
AbilitiCBT is an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program that you can access from any device. Registrants work through 10 structured modules at their own pace, and a therapist monitors progress and checks-in occasionally. The program is FREE to people living in Ontario and Manitoba.
COURSERA
Coursera hosts many FREE courses dedicated to the cultivation of wellness, including popular topics like mindfulness, relationships, exercise, and the science of happiness.
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Toronto, ON
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CONTACT
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