Resources

If you are in crisis, or worried about harm to yourself or others in any way, we urge you to contact immediate support services. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need of urgent medical support.

With COVID-19 situation, Health Canada provides new resources to support you with wellness experts:

Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741.
Indigenous people can also reach out to Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310

We are going through unprecedented and unsettling times as the world wrestles with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. It is more important than ever before to take care of your health and that of your loved ones.

These resources are intended to offer you a range of services on mental health and well-being. We hope that through them, you will be informed, educated, inspired and guided.

This list is not exhaustive. Content will be added over time. The descriptions are short excerpts from the companies' corporate websites and are listed in alphabetical order.

Mental health national resources

Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support new

Wellness Together Canada provides tools and resources to help get Canadians back on track.

Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace new

Find information about how the Government of Canada addresses mental health in the workplace and access resources, tools and services for organizations, managers and employees.

CAMH

Mental health and COVID-19. Tips, coping strategies and resources for the public and health care workers.

Canadian Centre for Occupation Health and Safety

Workplace has a shared responsibility for safety and health, and that includes mental health. Discover tools to help support your mental health effort

Canadian Government Mental Health Resources

Learn about mental health, mental illness and related services in Canada.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Founded in 1918, the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

One of the Douglas Institute's missions is to prevent mental illness, support recovery, and contribute to destigmatizing mental illness.

First Nations & Inuit mental health and wellness

Works with First Nations, Inuit, other federal departments, provincial and territorial partners to support healthy First Nations and Inuit individuals and communities.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Mental Health First Aid Canada’s COVID-19 Self-Care & Resilience Guide. Find helpful strategies and a template to create your own resilience plan.

Third-party solutions

These well-being services and solution providers offer paid digital wellness solutions for you and your employees. Each company has its own unique offering and price range, so please contact them directly to learn more.

Beacon (Paid)

A fully digital experience providing treatment through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the one-on-one support of a dedicated therapist throughout the process.

Dialogue (Paid)

Helping individuals to perform at their best and getting them access to health and wellness resources wherever they are, whenever they need it.

InkBlot Therapy (Paid)

Offers phone and video mental health counselling using advanced technologies for intelligent matching, monitoring effectiveness, and eliminating geographical barriers.

Inward Strong (English only)

The program helps people get support, to get better, more focused and become inward strong (3 months free offer).

Medisys (Paid)

Preventive Health Assessments, 24/7 virtual care support and specialists helps: Canadians be proactive about their health and the health of their families.

Morneau Shepell (Paid)

Provider of technology-enabled HR services that deliver an integrated approach to well-being by providing tools to support clients' mental, physical, and more well-being.

Non-profit organizations

Many organizations offer support services for mental health and well-being. Each has its own unique programs and services, so please contact them directly to learn more.

Entrepreneurs only

Futurpreneur Canada

Fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprises for two decades. They offer articles on mental health and well-being.

Prince Trust Canada, Operation Entrepreneur

Training and support services needed for still-serving members, veterans, to successfully transition from service, explore second career options, to grow successful businesses.

Rise

Charity dedicated to helping individuals with mental health conditions achieve financial independence through self-employment or small business ownership.

General population including workforce

Be there

Jack.org is Canada’s charity that trains and empowers young leaders to revolutionize mental health.

Revivre

Revivre is first and foremost an organization devoted to those affected by anxiety, depressive or bipolar disorders.

Theravive

Theravive provides a regional listing of therapists.

Articles

The Conference Board of Canada

Maintaining morale now and into the future new

The Conference Board of Canada

Insulating for isolation: A mental health checklist for getting through quarantine new

CMHA

COVID-19 and mental health new

Government of Canada

Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19 new

Government of Canada

COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work new

Anxiety Canada

What to do if you’re anxious or worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) new

Financial Post

Entrepreneurs beware: Behind the label of 'tireless visionaries' can lurk mental exhaustion and depression

Montreal Gazette

Mental health policies a priority for Montreal’s top employers, experts say

Ottawa Business Journal

Op-ed: Entrepreneurship nearly killed me. Why it’s time for us to do something about founder burnout

Accountants Daily

‘Our profession can demand a lot’: CA ANZ joins mental health debate

For Founders by Founders

Mental Health Goes to School

World Economic Forum (Davos)

There is a mental health crisis in entrepreneurship. Here’s how to tackle it

Forbes

7 reasons entrepreneurs are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges

Inc.com

The psychological price of entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur

Why your mental health is the key to your success in business

Entrepreneur

The serious problem no entrepreneurs want to talk about

The Globe & Mail

Why so many entrepreneurs struggle with mental illness

FCC

“Rooted in strength” offers you a variety of mental health resources.

Applications

Calm (Paid)

Experience lower stress, less anxiety, and more restful sleep with their guided meditations, Sleep Stories, breathing programs, relaxing music and more.

Daily Yoga: Workout & Fitness (Paid)

Offers more than 500 asanas, 70 yoga programs, 500 guided yoga, pilates, and meditation sessions, plus the largest yoga pose library for people who suit yogis, from beginner to advanced.

Headspace (Free during COVID) new

An app to help you focus, breathe, be calm, perform at your best and get a better night’s rest through skills of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness.

Petit BamBoo (Free)

Recommended by top psychologists, therapists, and mental health experts. Meditating has never been this easy! Guided mindfulness programs help you discover meditation.

WellCan (Free) new

Well-being resources for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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