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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental health influences how we feel, how we act, how we understand, how we think and how we communicate. Having good mental health plays an integral role in helping young people fulfill their potential. There are times when support might be needed to address mental health issues facing us from our emotional well-being, treating and preventing mental illness and the prevention of suicidal thoughts. There are many community agencies available to provide support. List below is a list of community service providers available in the GTA to help you stay mentally healthy and to support you if you are experiencing life challenges.
- Guide to Mental Health Support and Community Resources
- Peel Youth Mental Health Resources
- Community Service Providers
- Child & Adolescent Community Resources
- Peel Emergency Phone Numbers
- Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only toll-free, national phone and web counseling, referral and information service for children and youth. Immediate anonymous and confidential support is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Kids Help Phone is staffed by trained professional counselors with a wide variety of backgrounds including social work, psychology, sociology and child and youth services. 1-800-668-6868 or text “CONNECT” to 686868.
- Peel Crisis Service
Immediate crisis outreach and support for individuals aged 16+, who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Phone lines are answered by mental health crisis workers 24/7. 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222
- Multilingual Distress Line
Support available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and many other languages. 905-459-7777
- Tangerine Counselling
Tangerine Counselling is available free of charge to children and youth, up to 18 years old, and their parents, caregivers or adult supporters. Adolescents aged 12 to 17 may access this service independently.
- EveryMind Crisis Response
EveryMind is not just a name, it is the beginning of a conversation. Highly-trained, caring professional staff provide community education, advocacy and direct services to youth. 416-410-8615
The following is a list of websites to help explore issues related to mental health and well-being: