Mental Health & Well-Being Resources
Community Mental Health Resources & Supports
SUPPORT FOR ALL AREAS OF LDCSB
Reach Out 24/7
Provides confidential mental health and addictions support and services line for people living in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford and London
Website: https://reachout247.ca
Call or Text: 519-433-2023
Toll-Free: 1-866-933-2023
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A safe place to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Website: https://988.ca/
Call or Text: 988
One Stop Talk
Provides free, in-the-moment virtual counselling
Website: https://onestoptalk.ca/
Call: 1-855-416-8255
Canadian Mental Health Association – TVAMHS
Provides community-based supports and services to individuals in London, Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin & South Huron.
Website: https://cmhatv.ca
Kids Help Phone
Provides 24-Hour Crisis Support
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Text: 686868 (youth) or 741741 (adults)
Call: 1-800-668-6868
**message FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, or METIS over text or messenger connect with an Indigenous crisis responder (when available)**
Provides 24-Hour Crisis Support
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Text: 686868 (youth) or 741741 (adults)
Call: 1-800-668-6868
**message FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, or METIS over text or messenger connect with an Indigenous crisis responder (when available)**
LONDON/MIDDLESEX
Vanier Children’s Mental Health: Tandem
Provides and coordinates supports for persons 0-18 years & caregivers
Website: https://www.vanier.com/programs-services/community-services/crisis-intake-team/
Provides and coordinates supports for persons 0-18 years & caregivers
Website: https://www.vanier.com/programs-services/community-services/crisis-intake-team/
Call: 519-433-0334
London Middlesex Youth Wellness Hub
OXFORD/ELGIN
Wellkin: Child and Youth Wellness
Provides Quick Access Therapy Services (QATS) to infants, children, youth, and their families
Website: https://wellkin.ca
Call: 1-877-539-0463
Brightside Oxford Youth Hub
Website: https://www.brightsideyouthhub.ca/
Parents & Caregivers
- VIDEO: Making a Difference Together
- VIDEO: We All Have Mental Health
- VIDEO: How to Support Your Child's Transitions
- Noticing Mental Health Concerns in your Child includes resources for caregivers to help consider the signs that their child might be struggling with a mental health concern.
- Suicide Prevention Resources designed to help by answering some frequently asked questions so that caregivers can prepare, prevent & respond if your child is experiencing thoughts of suicide.
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School Mental Health Ontario - Parents & Caregiver Resources support parents and caregivers to help children feel mentally well, grow up happy, and learn how to navigate life's challenges.
- Middlesex-London Health Unit & Southwestern Public Health work with local partners to deliver programs and services and ensure the health of the residents in their areas.
Family Well-Being Community Workshop Series workshops that address well-being topics throughout the year. See below for more information and upcoming workshops.
Upcoming Family Well-Being Community Workshops
Parent & Caregiver Tip Sheets & Information
Students
- VIDEO: Mental Health: What It Is And Why It Matters
- VIDEO: Anxiety: Fight, Flight, Freeze Explained
- Tips for Managing Test & Exam Stress
- Self Care 101 for Students Small actions you can do to take care of yourself
- No Problem Too Big or Too Small Tips to helps you reach out and start the conversation
- Reaching Out for Help Practical information to support you when you are seeking help
- One Stop Talk is a service that provides free, in-the-moment virtual counselling.
- School Mental Health Ontario - Student Resources
Student Tools & Tip Sheets
Families
Try practicing these strategies to promote and protect the mental health & well-being of all. Enjoy!
- Wellness Wednesday Activities for Families
- 12 Easy & Fun Mental Health Practices to Try at Home
- Elementary Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Secondary Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Social Emotional Learning Poster for Students with Special Education Strengths/Needs
- M.I Understanding is designed to educate families and help build empathy, understanding & resiliency
Additional Resources
- Be Safe App
- Black Youth Helpline
- CAMH - Center for Addiction & Mental Health
- CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association
- CMHO - Children's Mental Health Ontario
- Connex Ontario
- Hope for Wellness - 24/7 Indigenous Helpline
- Jack.org
- Mind Your Mind
- Muslim Resource Centre - Client Services
- Naseeha - Helpline for young Muslims
- SMHO - School Mental Health Ontario
- Youth Wellness Hubs
- 211 - Helpline to connect people to services
- 988 - Suicide Crisis Helpline
