Resources for you
If you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal, call 911 or go to your local emergency department.
Crisis Services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24/7 lifeline that provides support for people in distress or crisis
Distress and Crisis Ontario
text SUPPORT to 258258 (2pm-2am)https://www.dcontario.org/locations/
Visit the website for list of distress lines and centres according to region. Includes support lines for Indigenous and LGTBQ+ communities.
Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/call-us/
24/7 phone and text support for those who are feeling hopeless, suicidal or concerned about someone at risk.
Be Safe App
https://besafeapp.ca/List of crisis resources by region and guidance in the creation of a safety plan. Available in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
Support Services
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
204-232-0574https://www.manitobafarmerwellness.ca
6 free counselling sessions for farmers and their families
Hope for Wellness
https://hopeforwellness.ca/Phone and online chat support for Indigenous communities across Canada
Good to Talk
https://good2talk.ca/ontario/Phone, text and Facebook messenger support for college/university students.
Farmer Wellness Program
https://www.farmerwellnessprogram.ca/Specific counties in Ontario offer four free counselling sessions for farmers.
Farm Stress Line
1-800-667-4442http://www.farmstressline.ca/
Phone or email for support. Available in Saskatchewan.
Connex Ontario
1-866-531-2600https://www.connexontario.ca/
24/7 mental health and addiction resources
Canadian Mental Health Association
https://farmerwellnessinitiative.ca/Website offers comprehensive list of mental health and addiction resources by region, including: Farmer Wellness Initiative
Online Resources
There are many apps and online self-guided programs designed to improve your mental wellness.
Wellness Together Canada
https://www.wellnesstogether.caFree online resources to help with mental health and addiction.
Virtual Hopebox
Activities, games, and other tools to help with relaxation, distraction, and balanced thinking. Download through Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Togetherall
https://togetherall.com/Free (to some groups and provinces) online resources and support.
Mindshift App
https://anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/Uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills to help with coping, including a thought journal (to help develop healthier thoughts), grounding exercises, and deep breathing.
Kids Help Phone
https://kidshelpphone.ca/Phone, text and online resources for children and youth 24/7. Includes Rise Up, a multilingual resource for Black youth.
Calm App
https://www.calm.com/Resources to help improve sleep and mood through practical, guided mindfulness and meditation exercises.
Bounceback
https://bouncebackbc.ca/Free online videos and resources offered through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to support mental health and wellness.
