Wellness your way
Local & Online Resources
Trusted tools, services, and community supports to help you take care of your mental health — in Timmins and online.
In crisis or need immediate support?
In Timmins & area
Local Resources
Community organizations and support networks available right here in Timmins.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cochrane-Timiskaming
Counselling and assistance for individuals 16 and up, and families overcoming the challenges of mental illness.
705-267-8100
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Provides support for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being within a culturally diverse community.
Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services
System navigation services to help connect Indigenous youth with counselling, housing supports, and community programming, plus in-house Child and Youth Worker services focused on emotional regulation and coping skills for Indigenous children and youth aged 6–18.
705-268-9033 or 1-800-461-1293
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
Support and protection for children up to 18 years of age.
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
The Sexual Assault Centre offers individual and group counselling and support to women 16 years of age and older who have experienced or are experiencing any form of sexual violence. All services are free and confidential.
705-268-8381 — 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-877-268-8380
Northeastern Public Health (NEPH)
Walk-in Sexual Health Clinics are available Monday–Friday — check the NEPH website for times. Teen Prenatal classes are offered every Wednesday for young women aged 14–25 during the school year.
705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818
Anywhere, anytime
Online Resources
Digital tools, apps, and websites to support your mental health and well-being from wherever you are.
Kids Help Phone
Canada's only 24/7 national support service. Offers professional counselling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in English and French.
Text “CONNECT” to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868
Be There
The world's most comprehensive and engaging online resource for young people to learn how to support each other through mental health struggles.
2SLGBTQ+ YouthLine
Toll-free Ontario-wide peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ young people (ages 26 and under). The website also has a resource database full of online and community-specific resources.
Text 647-694-4275 or call 1-800-268-YOUTH (9688)
MindYourMind
Information about mental health, including diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, with resources for yourself or to support a friend experiencing mental health challenges.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Crisis Line
Provides info on mental health services.
705-267-8100 (weekdays 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM). 24-hour crisis line for women: 1-866-993-2339
Crisis Text Line
Provides young people in any type of crisis with emotional support and information, 24/7.
Text “START” to 741-741
BounceBack Ontario
A free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.
Mental Health Literacy
Creates and disseminates mental health information and addresses the needs of youth (ages 12 to 25), families, educators, health providers, policy makers and others.
Iroquois Falls: 705-232-6777 · Matheson: 705-273-2131 · Timmins: 705-360-7100
GOOD2TALK (Ontario Post-Secondary Student Support)
A free, confidential service for post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365. Offers professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being.
Call 1-866-925-5454 or text “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.
Toll-Free: 1-866-NEDIC-20
TripSit
Open discussion of harm reduction techniques and positive support. Includes a 24/7 virtual chat team for live support, a drug-information wiki, and a live radio service.
Sashbear (Family Connections Program)
Family Connections™ is an evidence-based 12-week group that meets weekly to provide education, skills training, and support for people in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems. Free of charge to participants.
Ontario Caregiver Organization — Young Caregivers Connect
Designed in collaboration with and for young caregivers, offering information, resources and ways to connect.
BodyBrave
A charity providing accessible eating disorder treatment and support, plus community training and education. Offers a variety of virtual services and supports — some accessible to Ontario residents, others available for all Canadians. Services are free or covered by OHIP.
D.A.R.E. (Digital Anti-Racism Education)
The CCMW's national Digital Anti-Racism Education project raises awareness about online hate and Islamophobia by empowering racialized women, girls and allies with resources and tools to counter hate online and #DeleteRacism.
ConnexOntario
Helps Ontarians bridge the gap between available services and the people who need them. Discover mental health, substance use and problem gambling services in the province.
Mental Health Terminology
Magnus Medical provides a long list of mental health terminology for awareness. (This link was suggested by a youth.)
At the Hub
Free services for youth 12–25
All of the following are available at 45 Spruce St S, Timmins, ON— no referral, no cost, no judgment.
Drop-in activities that prioritize skills building and focus on youth wellbeing
Mental Health and Substance Use Counselling, support and resources
Care coordination
Peer support
Community and Social Supports (supports and services offered by our community partners to meet youth needs)