Useful Resources

About 9-8-8, the new suicide prevention helpline

In collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Government of Canada has launched 9-8-8, a new three digit suicide crisis helpline.

Quick facts

Quick access to support from trained responders
Available in English and French
Available by talk or text
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Canada
An average of 4,500 people across Canada die by suicide each year – approximately 12 people per day.
No one who reaches out to the service will be turned away.

More information

How the helpline works

Warning signs of suicide

Frequently asked questions about suicide

The history behind the launch of the 9-8-8 helpline

Spread the word about the helpline

A World in Crisis: Mental Health Resources to help Professionals Talk about War and Traumatic Situations

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World's Children Day

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual recognition of the rights of children.

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 70 per cent of persons living with a mental illness see their symptoms begin before age 18. It is clear that our children deserve better, and more timely, mental health supports, including critical early interventions. We honour and recognize those of our members who dedicate their work to serving the unique mental health needs of children.

Please visit this page for more information about what the government of Ontario is doing to support mental health in schools, and how mental health partitioners can help increase awareness of the importance of early intervention.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) - Resources

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Government of Ontario National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

City of Toronto: Contains wide variety of resources for education, participation, and donation.

Orange Shirt Society: Commemorating the residential school experience, witnessing and honouring the healing journey of the survivors and their families.

Charity Village Resources Supporting Settlers’ Understanding of Reconciliation: This is a well curated, multi-media resource list – including toolkits and free online courses – to help better understand the deep history and context of Truth & Reconciliation.

Mental Health Resources & Supports

Indian Residential School Survivors Society: provincial organization that provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma.

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre: Providing counselling, material assistance, and essential services to empower Indigenous community.