Mental Health Resources
Positive mental health is the capacity to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance the ability to enjoy life and deal with challenges. Many Canadians are affected by mental illness either directly or indirectly through family, friends or colleagues. It’s OK to not be OK.
Learn more about mental illness, its risk factors, symptoms, treatment and suicide prevention and how to get help by visiting the Health Canada Website.
We’re here to listen!
Our Mental Health Check-In service provides a free, supportive environment for Outaouais residents to speak openly and confidentially.
Learn how you can book your 30-minute call here and take the first step towards feeling heard and understood.
Find a long list of crisis and non-crisis lines for adults, youth, LGBTQ2+, veterans, indigenous people, farmers and more.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital or call 911.
Dare to Talk About Suicide
Talking about suicide is an essential starting point for prevention.
Find resources from the Association québécoise de prévention du suicide (AQPS) to help you talk about suicide in a preventive and safe manner.
Seek help for you or a loved one: www.suicide.ca/en | 1 866 APPELLE (277-3553)
Listening Ears
Need to talk to someone? There are a number of free and confidential Listening Services offered through volunteer programs.
Check-out the Certified Listeners Society and Vent Over Tea.
Black Canadians face many barriers including systemic inequity, lack of representation, stigma, and the need for more mental health awareness.
Find resources, helplines, counselling services and more!
Watch l’Association Québecoise de prévention du suicide (AQPS) video titled “Say it in your own words” as part of their suicide prevention campaign.
Simply click, download and print any of our infographics below:
A special thank you to our volunteer students, Madison and Emma for creating these amazing infographics for our community!
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