Mental Health Supports

• One-on-one counselling
• Group counselling and education sessions
• Aftercare programs
• Assessment of youth for intensive residential treatment options

Offers a 16-week program providing a range of supports for youth ages 15-24 years who need more intensive assistance with substance misuse and mental health issues. Includes:

• Counselling/therapy
• One-on-one and group treatment
• Family and parental support
• Life skills development
• Educational curriculum
• Recreational activities
• Substance use, addiction and problem gambling support

Participants will build skills in the following areas:

• Relapse prevention
• Self esteem
• Making healthy choices
• Developing trust in others and yourself
• Goal setting
• Healthy relationships
• Managing cravings
• Coping with anger, depression and other emotions

After completing the program, aftercare is provided for up to 24 weeks as needed.

Provides an 8-week virtual grief group for children and youth ages 7-18 years, facilitated by a registered social worker, a pediatric advanced care team and a certified music therapist. Sessions include:

• Songwriting
• Mindfulness activities
• Group discussion

Note: Concurrent support is provided by phone/video to the parents/caregivers of the children and youth (pre-scheduled, not at the same time as the group).

Offers a youth helpline as the main point of contact, connecting youth, families, schools, and other groups to professional services. Services include:

• Youth and Family Assessments: Professional intake and assessment to identify issues and develop a support plan.
• Stay in School Initiatives: Builds relationships between schools, families, and communities to help youth succeed in school.
• Parent and Family Support: Assists families in understanding and addressing challenges.
• Community Development Conversations: Encourages dialogue and community involvement on various wellbeing topics.
• Systems Navigation Assistance: Facilitates access to health and related services, focusing on early support and overcoming access barriers.

Services are available in French and other languages upon request.

Provides a virtual Indigenous wellness program designed to equip youth with essential tools, skills, and resources to enhance their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. The program is accessible via phone or video call and can be tailored to meet individual or community-specific needs. Includes:

• A pre-session video featuring a trusted Indigenous influencer
• A virtual conversation led by a Kids Help Phone Indigenous Wellness Specialist
• A package with a step-by-step booklet, activities, resource materials, and promotional gifts

Note: The conversation session is not a counselling session, but support is available 24/7 through Kids Help Phone.

• What is anger
• The effect of anger on the body and mind
• The link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
• Anger and underlying emotions
• Stuffing, escalating or directing feelings
• Ways to decrease anger
• Communication styles and their impacts
• Managing stress
• Problem solving

Confidential crisis support text and online messaging service that connects individuals with volunteer crisis responders for support about any topic.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder. African, Caribbean and Black youth can connect with volunteer crisis responders through the RiseUp program that was built in collaboration with Black community partners and people from across the Afro-diaspora.

No data plan, internet, or app is required to text. Online messaging can be accessed on a desktop or mobile device.

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