Sometimes, it can be hard to figure out why you feel the way you do. Find comfort in talking to others about what’s going on. If & when you need us, we’re here for you. You matter, remember that.
Below are some trusted resources to use when you need support & to talk.
- Kids Help Phone (24/7 to youth and adults):
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/;
- 1-800-668-6868.
- Text: 686868.
- CFMAP (Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program)
- This is open to Cadets and their families: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html
- CMHA Simcoe County:
- www.cmhastarttalking.ca;
- Crisis Line support available 24 hours a day- 7 days a week 1-888-893-8333.
- New Path Youth and Family Services:
- Crisis phone line: 705-728-5044
- Regular phone line: 705-725-7656
- https://newpath.ca/youthandfamilyengag…/youthengagement-2/
- BounceBack Ontario (for youth ages 15-18):
- A free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.
- Phone line: 1-866-354-0224
- https://bouncebackontario.ca/
- National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC):
- https://nedic.ca/
- Phone (1-866-633-4220 and 416-340-4156), email (nedic@uhn.ca), and live chat services are available:
- 9am – 9pm Monday – Thursday
- 9am – 5pm on Friday
- 12 – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday
- Note: all times EST.
- Our Ship & Shipmates (including trusted adults regardless of the Chain of Command).