MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
There are many excellent mental wellness resources online - these are excellent ways to inspire you to "do the work" outside of your counselling sessions. We've listed some of our favourite podcasts and other resources below.
VIRTUAL RESOURCES
Small Things Often
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel
Huberman Lab Podcast: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Video: When the Body Says No - Boundaries and Chronic Illness
Transport In Style
COMMUNITY RESOURCES -
OAKVILLE & MILTON
GENERAL COUNSELLING
In the Oakville and Milton areas, there are several agencies that offer mental health support on a sliding scale for those in financial need.
A non-profit counselling agency serving the Halton Region. Offering individual, couples and family counselling, group programs and supporting those who have experienced or are experiencing abuse.
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST):
A program under the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) that provides accessible and subsidized care at zero cost to the client. Also a 24/7 crisis line.
AHEV Wellness Response & Assistance Program:
For those on employment insurance Ontario Works (OW) or disability (ODSP): short term counselling and support from a culturally informed lens
Suicide Prevention
Distress Centre Halton: support for those in crisis. The Distress Line in Oakville: 905-849-4541
TeleCheck: call line for seniors needing support, caregivers and those with dementia.
Free, 24/7 crisis line that can be accessed through calls or text, in English or French. All calls are confidential unless there is a concern of safety for yourself or others. Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1800 668 6868
SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTIONS SUPPORT
There are several resources for addictions counselling and support in the Oakville and Halton surrounding areas.
non-profit, outpatient addiction, assessment and treatment facility for a variety of addictions including drugs, gambling and alcohol.
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital:
rapid access to addiction care including emergency and inpatient units.
SHELTERS & SUPPORT FOR WOMEN
The Women's Centre of Halton: offers free mental health, abuse and trauma counselling.
Provides transitional housing for those fleeing from domestic violence. Homes in Brampton, Toronto and London, ON. To access care: 1-888-671-3446.
SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton: free and confidential 1:1
crisis counselling and support groups
Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (Toll-free), 416-863-9511 (GTA)
Thrive Counselling Violence Against Women program:
free individual and group counselling for women who have experienced or are experiencing any kind of abuse or violence
PERINATAL & POSTNATAL
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children:
free program home visits for support for parents-to-be and families with younger children
Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC) St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:
assessment, consultation and treatment including individual and group counselling for women experiencing emotional concerns related to reproductive milestones (PMS, PMDD, menopause)
2SLGBTQIA+ SUPPORT
Support, education and resources for family and friends of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Positive Space Network (Halton Region):
For more information, contact them by email: psnyouth@rockonline.ca or call/text: 289-208-0886
NEWCOMERS
Offers transitional services including transitional housing, counselling and crisis intervention
AHEV Wellness Response & Assistance Program:
for those on Ontario Works (OW) or ODSP: short term counselling and support from a culturally informed lens
LEARNING SUPPORT & NEURODIVERGENCE
ROCK Autism Services: affordable support and services for children, youth and their families
Government funded program that offers services and support to children and youth on the Autism spectrum
Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre: workshops, clinics, trainings and other resources and supports for individuals with developmental disability and those on the spectrum, as well as their caregivers
- COMMUNITY RESOURCES -
LONDON
GENERAL COUNSELLING
In the London area, there are several agencies that offer mental health support on a sliding scale for those in financial need.
Craigwood: free walk-in children, youth & family services
24/7 crisis support service for child and youth urgent mental health support: intake and referrals to community mental health resources. Call 519-433-0334
CMHA Community Mental Health Clinic:
Free consultation with a psychiatrist (must be registered in a CMHA program)
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness:
Offers a range of services for infants, children, youth and their families including counselling and in-home family services, parent groups and workshops
Suicide Prevention
Reach Out Crisis Response Line: call Call 519 433-2023 or 1-866-963-2023 or web chat is available 24/7
Free, 24/7 crisis line that can be accessed through calls or text, in English or French. All calls are confidential unless there is a concern of safety. Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668 6868
SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTIONS SUPPORT
There are several resources for addictions counselling and support in the London area.
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services:
supportive housing, recovery oriented addiction and mental health services
Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Walk In Centre:
24/7 walk in support, assessment, counselling and referrals to other resources. Call 519-434-9191
Breaking Free From Substance Abuse:
digital program to support people in recognizing and address the factors that are driving their use of drugs or other substances
SHELTERS & SUPPORT FOR WOMEN
PRovides transitional housing for those fleeing from domestic violence. Homes in Brampton, Toronto and London, ON.
To access care: 1-888-671-3446.
SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE
London Abused Women's Centre: free trauma informed counselling, support groups, training and education
Sexual violence counselling, support groups and emergency shelter. If you're in crisis, call: 519-642-3000
PERINATAL & POSTNATAL
Middlesex-London Mental Health Unit: perinatal mental health counselling and Mother Reach support group, and Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC) St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:
Assessment, consultation and treatment including individual and group counselling for women experiencing emotional concerns related to reproductive milestones (PMS, PMDD, menopause)
2SLGBTQIA+ SUPPORT
London InterCommunity Health Centre:
List of community support groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Trans Support Helpline: fully anonymous phone hotline for trans and questioning people in crisis. Call 1-877-330-6366
NEWCOMERS
London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC):
Helps newcomers integrate into the community through various programs and services including support groups
AHEV Wellness Response & Assistance Program:
for those on Ontario Works (OW) or ODSP: short term counselling and support from a culturally informed lens
LEARNING SUPPORT & NEURODIVERGENCE
Government funded program that offers services and support to children and youth on the Autism spectrum