General Mental Health Resources
Suicide Crisis Helpline
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For anyone in Canada; English or French
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CALL or TEXT 9-8-8 toll free, 24/7
TALK Help Line
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Confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental, and volunteer-based listening service
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613-544-1771 from 6 pm to 2 am
Good2Talk
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Any post-secondary student in Ontario
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24/7; trained crisis responders
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CALL 1-866-925-5454 or TEXT GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Empower Me
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All Queen’s students → virtual access to therapy and coaching for psychology, psychotherapy, social work, nutrition etc. (covered by Queen’s health plan)
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24/7; trained crisis counsellors
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https://www.dialogue.co/en/members/studentcare Create an account on the Dialogue app or through the website:
Faith and Spiritual Life
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Offers non-judgemental, multi-faith support for religious, spiritual, personal, and financial problems, concerns or crises
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Provide support for religious accommodations and host a variety of religious/spirituality-based events
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Mitchell Hall, Suite 210; 613-533-2186
AMS Peer Support Centre
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Support both in-person and online using this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2721240355
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Rideau Building Room 202, 203, and 204 every day of the week from 10 am to 10 pm
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Volunteers provide a confidential listening ear that is inclusive to all students and
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AbilitiCBT
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Free online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Ontario residents → short-term access to certified therapist
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General programs and programs specific to Indigenous communities
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Substance use, burnout, grief, anxiety, depression
Be There
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Educational program teaching people how to recognize when someone is struggling with their mental health, providing tools to support them
BounceBack
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Free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
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Supports individuals 15 years and older when managing low mood, depression, anxiety, and stress through phone calls and online videos
Get-A-Head
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Free online counselling services for post-secondary students in Ontario
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Support for anger, depression, school stress, substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, grief, and overall wellness
National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC)
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National helpline providing open and supportive dialogue, helping to break the shame and silence that affects individuals living with eating disorders
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CALL 1-866-NEDIC-20 or LIVE CHAT at https://nedic.ca/
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9 am - 9 pm Monday to Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm on Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday
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Provides information and resources surrounding eating disorders and seeking help