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Please note you can find all of these resources and more in the resource section at the end of this toolkit.
- GOOD2TALK – provides free confidential supports services for students in post secondary through phone, text, online (chat) and a peer community. You call 1-866-925-5454 or text “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868, or message Good2Talk online.
- Hope For Wellness Helpline – Provides 24/7 support either through phone or online (chat) to all Indigenous people in Canada. You will be talking to trained culturally competent counsellors available in English, French and some Indigenous languages. Your conversations will be kept private and personal information will not be shared. You can give them a call at 1-855-242-3310 or please visit their website for more information and other resources available.
- Talk4Healing – Offers free 24/7 support, and resources to Indigenous women faced in crises available through phone, text, online (chat). Give them a call at 1-855-554 HEAL (4325) or visit their website to begin your online chat.
- Kids Help Phone – Support for First Nation, Inuit and Métis youth. Offers free 24/7 confidential, virtual mental health support. You can connect to an Indigenous volunteer crises responder by text or online message by typing “FIRSTNATIONS”, “INUIT” or “METIS” to 686868 for youth and 741741 for adults.
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline – If you are in crisis or dealing with thoughts of suicide or worried about someone else please reach out to 9-8-8. You will be connected to a trained responder who will listen without judgement, and will provide support and resources to help you.
- Ontario Structured Psychotherapy’s (OSP) Culturally Safe Pathway: provides psychotherapy services and resources to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Ontario living in an urban or reserve setting.
- Connex Ontario: Mental Health Helpline – If you feel the need to chat with someone about anything related to your mental health, ConnexOntario can offer that support and helpful resources 24/7. Services can be conducted either over the phone, text, online (chat) or email. Resources available extend to experiences of mental health, gambling and addictions treatment services in Ontario.
- Bounceback – A free program to help manage depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health experiences through working with a personal coach and access to supportive tools and resources.
- Métis Nation Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line – Offers in person, video call or phone support with a mental health/addictions professional. Special programming is also offered addressing mental health and addictions. Please call either 1-877-767-7572 or 1-800-263-4889 Ext. 7.
Reflective activity:
- Identify at least three of the mental health resources mentioned above you would like to learn more about. Think about the following questions to ask yourself:
- What types of supports do they provide?
- Do they offer external resources available on their website?
- Do they offer services in other languages, besides English?
- Which type of service fits your comfort level? Do you prefer to text, chatting online, or talking to a trained professional in person when discussing your personal concerns?
- Remember to keep a list of resources and supports available to you. Save them on your phone, computer, journal etc., so that they’re easily accessible.
By combining the resources available on campus with these external supports, you can create a comprehensive wellness plan that addresses all aspects of your health and well-being. Remember, seeking help and utilizing available resources is a sign of strength and a crucial step towards achieving your academic and personal goals (IIC, 2024).
