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Developed by: Pain BC and Pain Canada in partnership with people living with pain and healthcare providers.
Summary: On a good day, our positive mood can help our brain turn down the volume on the pain alarm. On a not-so-good day, our brain is turned up to high alert and is paying extra attention to anything to do with pain. Check out this module from LivePlanBe+ to learn more about the connections between mood and emotions and chronic pain.
Note: You will need an account on LivePlanBe+ to access this module.
Provided by: The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada is led and coordinated by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), with funding from the Government of Canada. When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service.
Summary: The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Simply call or text 9-8-8 to get help when you need it most. If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.
9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives. They help people connect to their strengths and find new ways to cope, live and thrive. Their vision is a Canada where suicide is prevented because everyone can access help when they need it the most.
Developed by: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Summary: BounceBack® is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Working with workbooks and a trained coach to guide you and encourage you to reflect, BounceBack® can help you build skills to improve your mental health. Click “Go to Resource” and select your province or territory to find the right program for you.
Note: You can also call 1-855-873-0013 or email bounceback@cmha.ca for more information and/or to get help to determine if BounceBack® is a good fit for you or someone you care about.
Summary: Well Central is an accessible and completely free virtual Recovery College. Well Central offers interactive courses that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being. Well Central offers a tailored online journey providing support, resources and guided courses, valuing each visitor’s unique experience. Courses include:
Developed by: Bridge the gapp was co-designed by Canadian governmental and community partners and people with lived experience with mental illness and addictions. Originally developed in Newfoundland and Labrador, it has been recognized nationally and internationally, and has been a trusted source for resources and services since 2015.
Summary: Bridge the gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions. Bridge the gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services and allows Canadians to share their own personal stories and read other’s stories on the Wall of Hope.
Developed by: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness. It is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.
Summary: CMHA’s mission is to ensure that all people in Canada experience good mental health and well-being. Click “Go to Resource” to find information on:
Developed by: The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH).
Summary: It all starts with knowledge. The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) provides a series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health. You can find tutorials on several topics related to mental health, addiction, and depression.
Note: Some of these tutorials will require the creation of a free account on CAMH course site.
Developed by: The Government of Canada.
Summary: Find free, virtually delivered mental health and substance use supports that are available across the country on canada.ca/mental-health. Click “Go to Resource” to find information on:
Developed by: The helpline is operated by Donna Cona, an Indigenous organization, and funded by the Government of Canada.
Summary: The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut.