COVID-19 Mental Health Resources for Kiiwetinoong
Phone Lines
For Indigenous Peoples
- First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Hope for Wellness Line – 855-242-3310
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Hope for Wellness Helpline – 1-855-242-3310
- 24/7 immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada
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NAN Hope – 1-844-626-4673
- Rapid access to confidential counselling support by telephone and access to a 24/7 crisis or distress support line
- Team includes counsellors who speak Oji-Cree, Cree, Ojibway, and English
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National Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419
- A 24/7 emotional crisis referral / support line for former residential school students
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We-Chee-Way-Win Crisis Line – 1-800-465-2600
- A 24/7 children’s crisis line, providing confidential counselling for children and youth
For Children and Youth
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Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
- A 24/7 children and youth crisis line, providing confidential counselling for children and youth
For Seniors and Older Adults
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A Friendly Voice – 1-855-892-9992
- 24/7 trained volunteers provide empathetic support to seniors who may be feeling lonely or isolated
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Talk 2 Nice – 1-844-529-7292
- A free outreach support line that offers brief counselling services for older adults and persons with disabilities
For Everyone
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Crisis Response Services – 1-866-888-8988
- 24/7 anonymous crisis support
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Crisis Services Canada – 1-833-456-4566
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ConnexOntario – 1-866-531-2600
- Ontario’s mental health, addictions and problem gambling help line, which can provide contact information for local mental health and addictions services and supports
- Kenora / Rainy River Crisis Line – 1-866-888-8988
- Mental Health Helpline Ontario– 1-866-531-2600
Web, Text, and Facebook Messenger Resources
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BounceBack Ontario
- A guided self-help program using workbooks, with phone coaching support
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Kids Help Phone – text CONNECT to 686868
- A 24/7 children and youth crisis line, providing confidential counselling for children and youth
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Mindyourmind
- A mental health website with interactive tools and resources to build capacity and resilience for youth and adults
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NAN Hope
- Live webchat and text support through the website at nanhope.ca or Facebook Messenger
- Team includes counsellors who speak Oji-Cree, Cree, Ojibway, and English
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Togetherall
- A 24/7 anonymous online education and discussion platform for mental health support
Fact Sheets, Tip Sheets & Videos
Canadian Mental Health Association – Ways to Manage Anxiety
Canadian Mental Health Association – Tips for Battling Anxiety During this Public Health Situation
Canadian Mental Health Association: Kelowna – Coronavirus: Managing Stress & Anxiety
https://cmhakelowna.com/coronavirus-managing-stress-anxiety/
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health – Things to do While Physical Distancing
https://ccsmh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-to-do-While-Physical-Distancing.pdf
Joti Samra MyWorkplace Health – Managing Anxiety Around Coronavirus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnUUd2mGmIE&list=PLMnuzZp8J5gobe5gdr01C7ISk8cZ6Znwz&index=4
Joti Samra, MyWorkplace Health – 7 Tips for Managing Anxiety and Worry About Coronavirus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DLvKXgpfNI&list=PLMnuzZp8J5gobe5gdr01C7ISk8cZ6Znwz&index=3
COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub