BounceBack is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth manage symptoms of depression and stress. The program is delivered by a coach over the phone and through online videos. For more information visit their website at https://bouncebackontario.ca/
The CMHA provides advocacy, treatment programs, and resources for mental health. For more information visit the website (https://cmha.ca/about-cmha) or call 1-877-627-2642
Camino Wellbeing provides services for children, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. For more information, visit their website (https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/) or call 519-743-6333.
The CMHRT is the training clinic for the doctoral program at the University of Waterloo. The CMHRT offers accessible, effective, and lower-cost mental health services for adults, adolescents, children and families. For more information about the clinic visit their website (https://uwaterloo.ca/mental-health-research-treatment/) or call (519) 888-4567 ext. 33842
Provides Ontario-wide information and referrals for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Service is provided 24/7/365 by toll-free telephone, email, or web chat. Funded by the Government of Ontario. For more information visit the website (https://www.connexontario.ca/) or call 1-866-531-2600 (Toll Free)
This is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario. Serves individuals between the ages of 16 and 30. For more information visit their website (https://good2talk.ca/) or call 1-866-925-5454
Provides support for addictions, mental health, and crisis services in the Waterloo Region. They provide you with information about local services and help you navigate the system based on your needs. For more information visit the website (https://here247.ca/) or call anytime at 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247)
Provides 24/7 free confidential professional online and phone counselling (in English and French) to youth across Canada. Kids Help Phone also provides information on how to access community support services for youth. For more information visit the website (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) or call 1-800-668-6868
Provides counselling services for a range of mental health concerns. For more information visit their website (http://qualiacounselling.com/)
SASCW offers a support line for anyone who has experienced sexual violence as a child or adult. Resources include emotional support and intervention, information, help with referrals, as well as advocacy work. For more information visit the website (http://www.sascwr.org/) or call the 24 Hour Support Line at 519-741-8633
Operates two emergency shelters for abused women and their children (Anselma House in Kitchener & Haven House in Cambridge). There is also a regional outreach program. For more information visit the website (https://wcswr.org/) or call 519-653-2422 or 519-742-5894 (Crisis Lines).
ONLINE RESOURCES
ANXIETY, PANIC, WORRY AND STRESS
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
DEPRESSION
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
INSOMNIA
PERFECTIONISM
MINDFULNESS & SELF-COMPASSION
In-person appointments available in Waterloo and virtual appointments available to individuals physically located anywhere in Ontario.