Mental Health Supports

• Anxiety
• Sleep issues
• Exercise
• Food
• Screen time
• Family
• Relationships
• Depression
• Social skills
• Parental support
• Self-regulation

Provides free, confidential mental health counselling service to Holland College students.

Maintains online directories listing many of the self-help groups that operate in PEI (virtually or in-person). Peer support options are available for individuals and their families or friends through a variety of groups that focus on:

• Addictions
• Family support
• Identity
• Mental health
• Physical health

Provides online support meetings for youth ages 12 to 19, who have been affected by the sexual behavior of someone close to them. S-Ateen meetings are guided by certified, adult S-Ateen Group Sponsors and follow S-Ateen's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Includes:

• Gain hope through hearing from others
• Connect with others who understand
• Learn about healthy relationships
• Discover choices

An online search platform for well-being supports available in-person, by phone, virtually, or by app in local communities across Kanata / Canada, using Kids Help Phone's directory of vetted resources. Categories include:

• Counselling, Mental Health and Crisis Support
• Violence and Abuse Support
• Healthcare and Sexual Health
• Housing and Homelessness Support
• Education and Job Support
• Indigenous Supports
• Addiction and Substance Use Support
• 2SLGBTQ+ Supports
• Newcomer Supports
• Legal and Advocacy Support

• Online: three hours live facilitator led interactive workshop and 90 minutes non-live own paced workshop are available
• In-person: Groups of 10-30 people can arrange a group booking and host the workshop at their location. A facilitator can be requested.

An online community of support for youth across Canada to privately share their experiences, ask questions, offer support and connect with others. The forums are moderated and feature a wide range of topics.

Provides a variety of online information for children and teenagers related to their well-being. Examples include:

• Bullying and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Equity
• Sex and relationships
• Friends and family
• School and work
• Physical, emotional and sexual health
• Self-injury and suicide
• Identity
• Jobs, money, and housing
• Tools and games
• Substance use
• Youth stories
• Question and Answer

• Discussing gender identity
• Emotional support
• Information and resources
• A person to accompany individuals to the Gender Affirming Care Clinic or to pick up prescriptions

Provides six free online therapy sessions for adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder experiencing mental health concerns and/or in need of behavior support.

This program is in partnership with and delivered by Your Life Design.