An easy-to-access hub for youth containing mental health resources for the COVID-19 pandemic.

• jack.org/covid 

Provides individuals with mindfulness tools, coping skills and other relaxtional tips.

• www.gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness 

A resource page for Indigenous peoples which includes webinars, educational information and wellness supports for COVID-19.

• thunderbirdpf.org/covid-19 

A website that contains mental health resources for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• takecare19.com 

An online resource to support adult and youth mental health.

• bridgethegapp.ca 

Developed in response to mental distress due to COVID-19. Includes mental wellness resources to motivate and support ones wellness.

• https:/ca.portal.gs 

Counseling and assistance for individuals 16 and up, and families overcoming the challenges of mental illness.

• cmhact.ca  
• 705-267-8100

Provides support for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being within a culturally diverse community.

• tnfc.ca  
• 705-268-6262

Provides system navigation services to help connect Indigenous youth with counselling services, housing supports, and community programming, as well as in-house Child and Youth Worker services that focus on emotional regulation and coping skills for Indigenous children and youth aged 6-18.

• kunuwanimano.com  
• 705-268-9033 or 800-461-1293

Support and protection for children up to 18 years of age.

• neofacs.org  
• Timmins: 705-360-7100
• Iroquois Falls: 705-232-7000

Sexual Assault Centre offers individual and group counselling and support to women 16 years of age and older who have or are experiencing any form of sexual violence. All our services are free and confidential.

• tawc.ca/project/sexual-assault-centre  
• 705-268-8381
• 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis line: 877-268-8380

Walk-in Sexual Health Clinics are available Monday-Friday, check the Porcupine Health Unit website for times. Teen Prenatal classes are offered every Wednesday for young women aged 14-25 during the school year. 

• porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-health/sexual-health  
• 705-267-1181 or 800-461-1818

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

• kidshelpphone.ca 
• Text “CONNECT” to 686868
• Call 1-800-668-6868

Be There is the world’s most comprehensive and engaging online resource for young people to learn how to support each other through mental health struggles.

• bethere.org 

Youthline provides toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support for 2SLGBTQ+ young people (ages 26 and under). Their website also has a resource database full of online & community specific resources. 

• youthline.ca 
• Text 647-694-4275
• Call 800-268-YOUTH (9688)

Provides info on mental health services.

• cmhact.ca 
• 705-267-8100 (Available weekdays from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• 24-hour crisis line for women: 866-993-2339

Crisis Text Line: Provides young people in any type of crisis with emotional support and information, 24/7.

• crisistextline.org 
• Text “START” to 741-741

BounceBack is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.

• bouncebackontario.ca 

Create and disseminate mental health information and address the needs of youth (ages 12 to 25 years), families, educators, health providers, policy makers and others.

• teenmentalhealth.org 
• Iroquois Falls: 705-232-6777
• Matheson: 705-273-2131
• Timmins: 705-360-7100

NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.

• nedic.ca 
• Toll-Free: 1-866-NEDIC-20

TripSit provides open discussion of harm reduction techniques and positive support. You can access a virtual chat team dedicated to 24/7 live support, from quick information to a friendly guide through a difficult experience. They also offer a drug-information wiki for those seeking quick information and a live radio service for those seeking musical company.

• tripsit.me 

The Youth Harm Reduction Team is composed of peer youth ages 16-24 who have lived experiences of drug use, sex and/or sex work. They aim to challenge stigma, create awareness and increase knowledge of harm reduction practices through the development of resources, workshops and trainings.

• yhrt.org/for-youth 

This new website was designed in collaboration with, and for, young caregivers and offers information, resources and ways to connect.

• youngcaregiversconnect.ca

Body Brave is a charity providing accessible eating disorder treatment and support, as well as advancing community training and education. They offer a variety of virtual services and supports, some are accessible to Ontario residents, and others are available for all Canadians. The services are all free or covered by OHIP.

• bodybrave.ca