Resources
A Nurse’s Guide to the Nurses’ Health Program
The guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of the the Nurses' Health Program, including program entry requirements, how the program works, and key responsibilities while in the program.
Nurses’ Health Program
Learn more about the program, including an overview of how it works, how it can help nurses, and how to get more information.
Nurses’ Health Program: A Guide for Employers
Learn about how the program works, benefits to employers, the role of the employer, return-to-work guidelines, and more.
Community Resources
The following resources are provided in support of mental and physical health and well-being, and may have been created by external sources.
Mental Health Services & Resource Directories - Ontario
| Resources | Website/Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Connex Ontario Directory for mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in Ontario | https://www.connexontario.ca/ |
| Ontario 211 Online directory of human services for all Ontario locations | https://211ontario.ca/ |
| Canada Drug Rehab Online free addiction services directory for finding treatment centres and support groups in Canada | http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/ |
| Ontario - Mental Health Online directory for finding mental health support | https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support |
| Ontario - Health Connect How to find a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner, and details about the Health Connect Program | https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner |
| Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Directory of RAAM clinics across Ontario | http://metaphi.ca/raam-clinics/ |
| Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres Listing of methadone treatment centres in Ontario | https://www.oatc.ca/ |
| eMentalHealth.ca Website Services, supports directory to search local communities | https://www.ementalhealth.ca/ |
| Self Help.ca CBT Therapist Directory of CBT therapists | http://www.selfhelp.on.ca/2015/08/cbt-therapists-ohip-covered/ |
| Online Self-Help Resources Listing of online and self-help resources across Canada | https://www.onlinetherapyuser.ca/resources |
| Mental Health Helpline Non-emergency resources and referrals | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Drug and Alcohol Helpline Non-emergency resources and referrals | 1-800-565-8603 |
Crisis Support Lines - Ontario
| Resources | Website/Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Crisis Services Canada Suicide prevention and support | https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ 833-456-4566 |
| Distress and Crisis Ontario Listing of distress centres in Ontario by region | https://www.dcontario.org/ |
| Kids Help Phone Pre/crisis line for kids, youth and young adults | https://kidshelpphone.ca/ |
| Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention Information on suicide prevention and resources | http://www.suicidepreventionontario.ca/ |
| Distress and Crisis Toronto For individuals in distress or crisis and in need of support (24/7) |
Mental Health Support Services - Ontario
| Resources | Website/Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Bounce Back Ontario Free online skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety | https://bouncebackontario.ca/ |
| Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Resources, information and services related to mental health in Ontario |
Find your own CMHA branch: |
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Website of information related to Substance Use and Addiction (reports, publications, information and resources) | https://ccsa.ca/ |
| Mind Your Mind Online tools to help support your mental health | https://mindyourmind.ca |
| Addictions and Mental Health Ontario Resource for mental health and addictions information and support | https://amho.ca/ |
| Children’s Mental Health Ontario Online information, resources and services for children’s mental health in Ontario | https://www.cmho.org/ |
| Mental Health First Aid Canada General resources on different types of mental health problems | https://www.mhfa.ca/en/general-resources |
| Iamsick.ca A navigation tool for the mental health system in Ontario | https://www.iamsick.ca/en/static/ontario-mental-health-navigation-tool |
| CAMH – Mental Health and Addictions Mental illness and addictions index | http://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index |
| Families for Addiction Recovery A resource for information on supporting family members struggling with addiction | https://www.farcanada.org/ |
| Anxiety Canada Various resources, tools, videos on managing anxiety | http://www.anxietycanada.com |
| Workplace Strategies for Mental Health Provides resources on how to transition back to work smoothly, how to address awkward questions from colleagues and how to work with employers on accommodations | https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/ |
| Centre for Inner Freedom An 8-week course enabling people to let go of the past, worry less about the future, and live more fully in the present moment. Practices include sitting, standing, lying and moving meditations. Deal effectively with stress, depression and chronic pain. | https://www.centerforinnerfreedom.com/ |
| Self-Care Resources Canada | http://selfcare.ca |
Mutual Support Services/Groups
| Resources | Website/Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous AA Toronto directory | https://www.aatoronto.org |
| Online Group AA Meetings | |
| Online Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous (Global Service Resource) An online meeting directory for AA. | http://www.aa-intergroup.org |
| Narcotics Anonymous | https://www.na.org |
| Virtual Narcotics Anonymous Meetings (Global service resource) | https://virtual-na.org |
| Cocaine Anonymous | https://www.ca-online.org |
| Crystal Meth Anonymous | https://crystalmeth.org/cma-meetings/cma-meetings-directory/3736-online.html |
| Marijuana Anonymous | https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ |
| In the Rooms Recovery space for people when you can’t meet face to face | https://www.intherooms.com/home/ |
| Unity Recovery Recovery community organization | https://unityrecovery.org/ |
| SMART Recovery Self-management and recovery training, online, app | https://www.smartrecovery.org |
| Support Groups Ontario Psychology Today groups listing | https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/groups/addiction/ontario?sid=5d9b6414337ee&rec_next=1 |
| Apps for Alcohol Addiction Recovery | https://www.addictioncampuses.com/alcohol/apps-for-recovery/ |
| Apps for Maintaining your Mental Health 10 apps for your mental health | https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/news/10-best-apps-for-improving-maintaining-your-mental-health-0216708/ |
| The Big White Wall Online Mental Health Community’ free, online mental health and wellbeing service that helps people who are dealing with everyday stressors or major life events. Available 24/7/365, supported by clinically trained ‘Wall Guides’, self-guided courses and self-improvement tools and resources | https://www.bigwhitewall.ca/v2/Home.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f |
COVID Resources
| Resources | Website/Phone Number |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 Telehealth If individuals are concerned that they may be exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 | 866-797-0000 |
| Mental Health Considerations during the COVID-19 Outbreak | https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_2 |
| Coping with the Stress of the COVID-19 Outbreak | https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf?sfvrsn=9845bc3a_2 |
| Tips for Coping with COVID-19 | https://www.morneaushepell.com/permafiles/92174/covid-19-tips-coping-can.pdf |
| Canadian Mental Health Association – COVID-19: Mental Health and Wellbeing | https://cmha.ca/news/covid-19-and-mental-health |
| Mental Health Commission of Canada – COVID19 Resource Hub | https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19 |
| Mental Health Commission of Canada - Mental Health First Aid COVID-19 Self-Care and Resilience Guide | https://www.mhfa.ca/sites/default/files/mhfa_self-care-resilience-guide.pdf |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Stress and Coping | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html |
