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Youthspace.ca's Online Resource List

Our suggestions for helpful websites, smartphone apps, community services, and more!

These resources cover various mental, emotional, and physical health issues and/or wellness. If you have suggestions, please reach out to us using our contact form.

Last Updated July 2023

Resources in Specific Provinces & Territories

Crisis/Support Lines & Community Resources
Across CanadaAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 support for anyone in Canada.
Text or call 9-8-8 toll free to connect. More Info:
988.ca
Kids Help Phone
Support for youth under 18.
24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-784-2433
SMS Text: Text CONNECT to 686868
Instant Messaging and More Info: kidshelpphone.ca
Crisis Services Canada
24/7 Phone Line: 1-833-456-4566
SMS Text: Text START to 45645 from 4pm-12am ET
More Info: crisisservicescanada.ca
Wellness Together Canada
Support for folks over 18.
SMS Text: Text WELLNESS to 741741
More Info: ca.portal.gs
National Overdose Response Service
24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-688-6677
More Info: nors.ca
Woods Homes
24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-563-6106
SMS and IM Hours: 9am – 10pm MST daily
SMS Text: 587-315-5000
Instant Messaging and More Info: www.woodshomes.ca
Black Youth Helpline
Phone Line: 1-833-294-8650
Hours: 9am – 10pm EST
More Info: blackyouth.ca
2-1-1 Services, Info and Referrals
Connect with information and services in your province or territory
More Info: 211.ca
  • Crisis Centre Directory
  • Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention’s database of crisis lines and centers, along with info on support groups and general information on suicide.

    • Wellness Together Canada
    • A service available 24/7 to all Canadians over 18 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes many online resources, support groups, online CBT and mindfulness resources, support with substance and alcohol use and more. Creating a profile takes about 5 minutes and gives access to all of the online tools and resources (self-guided resources, e-courses, group coaching and community support).

    • Theravive
    • An online database of therapists and resources searchable by province/territory or city. Please note, this service is free to use, however, there may be varying costs associated with clinicians.

    Alberta 24/7 Mental Health Help Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-877-303-2642
    Alberta Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 811
    Alberta 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    SMS Text: Text INFO to 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: ab.211.ca
    Calgary Distress Center
    24/7 Phone Line: 403-266-HELP (4357)
    Hours: 3pm-10pm MST
    Instant Messaging and More Info: distresscentre.com
    Calgary Teen Support Line “Connecteen”
    24/7 Phone Line: 403-264-TEEN (8336)
    SMS Text: 587-333-2724. Peer Support Hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm
    Instant Messaging and More Info:
    calgaryconnecteen.com
    Edmonton Crisis Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 780-482-4357
    More Info: edmontn.cmha.ca
  • Rural Mental Wellness
  • Articles & tools to support mental wellness in rural & farming communities.

    BC 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    SMS Text: Text name of your city to 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: bc.211.ca
    BC 24/7 Crisis Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
    BC Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    Youth in BC
    IM support for youth under 25 from Noon – 1am PST
    Instant Messaging and More Info: youthinbc.com
    (for those over 25, access same IM service here: crisiscentrechat.ca)
    KUU-US Crisis Line (Support for Indigenous Peoples)
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-588-8717
    More Info:
    kuu-uscrisisline.ca
    Northern Youth Online
    Instant Messaging & More Info: northernyouthonline.ca
    IM Chat open from 4pm-10pm PST every day
    Victim Link BC
    A confidential service in 110 languages for BC and the Yukon for survivors of crime and crisis support to survivors of family/sexual violence.
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-563-0808
    Youth Against Violence Support Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-680-4264
    24/7 SMS Text/TTY for those hard of hearing only: 604-836-6381
    More Info: youthagainstviolenceline.com
    BC Bereavement and Grief Helpline
    Phone Line: 604-738-9950
    Hours are M-S 9am-5pm PST
    More Info: bcbh.ca
    Vancouver Island Crisis Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1‑888-494-3888
    SMS Text: 250-800-3806 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST
    Instant Messaging and More Info: vicrisis.ca
    Community-Led Crisis Response Team (CLCR) Crisis responders with lived experience in Victoria, BC.
    Phone: 250-818-2454 from 7:30 am to 12:30 am PST
    More Info: avi.org
    QChat Peer Support for LGBTQ2S+ Youth in BC
    Saturday -Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 PM
    Phone Line: 1‑855-956-1777
    SMS Text: 250-800-9036
    Instant Messaging and More Info: qchat.ca
    Pathways Community Service Directory
    Search for various services in your community
    pathwaysbc.ca
  • Mind Health BC Mental Health Resources
  • Manitoba Suicide Line 24/7 Phone Line: 1-877-435-7170Manitoba Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-315-9257
    Manitoba Farmer, Rural & Northern Support Services
    Monday to Friday 10am-9pm CST
    Phone Line: 1-866-367-3276
    Instant Messaging & More Info: supportline.ca
    Manitoba 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: mb.211.ca
  • Rural Mental Wellness
  • Articles and tools to support mental wellness in rural and farming communities.

    New Brunswick Chimo Helpline
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-667-5005
    Instant Messaging and More Info: chimohelpline.ca
    IM Hours: 5PM-12AM AST
    New Brunswick Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    NB 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: nbinfo.ca
    Mental Health Crisis Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-737-4668
    Newfoundland Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    NL 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
  • ”Bridge the gAPP” Directory for Newfoundland & Labrador Mental Health Services
  • NWT Help Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-661-0844
    NWT Nurse Line for Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-255-1010
    NWT 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
  • NWT Community Counselling Program
  • NS Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-429-8167
    Nova Scotia Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    NS 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    SMS Text: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: ns.211.ca
    Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-265-3333
    Nunavut 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    Crisis and Counselling Services in Ontario by county area 
    Ontario Telehealth For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-866-797-0000

    Youth Line (Ontario Only)
    Confidential peer support for LGBTQ2S+ youth in Ontario.
    Hours: 4:00-9:30pm EST Sunday to Friday.
    Phone Line: 1-800-268-9688
    SMS Text: 647-694-4275
    IM Chat: youthline.ca
    Talk 4 Healing – A Help Line for Indigenous Women
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
    More Info: talk4healing.com
    Ontario 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: 211ontario.ca
  • WES For Youth Online Counselling
  • Similar to Youthspace E-Counselling, this website offers free professional counselling to youth in Ontario, as well as resources for youth and their parents.

    PEI Helpline
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-218-2885
    PEI Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    PEI 211 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: pe.211.ca
    Centre de prevention du suicide de Quebec 24/7
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-866-277-3553
    Quebec Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    Quebec 211 Services Info & Referrals
    Phone Line: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: www.211qc.ca/en
    Sexual Violence Helpline (Quebec)
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-888-933-9007
    https://www.cvasm.org/en
    Saskatchewan 24/7 Services Info & Referrals
    24/7 Phone Line: 2-1-1
    SMS Text: 2-1-1
    IM and Searchable Database: sk.211.c
    Saskatchewan Outreach and Support Services
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-611-6349
    Saskatchewan Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
  • OutSaskatoon – LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
  • Community centre and service provider for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Saskatoon & surrounding areas. Website includes a curated resource library that is not area specific.

    Youth in BC
    IM support for youth under 25 in BC/Yukon from Noon – 1am PST
    Find Instant Messaging and More Info: youthinbc.com
    (for those over 25, access same IM service here: crisiscentrechat.ca)
    Yukon Nurse Line For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    24/7 Phone Line: 8-1-1
    Victim Link BC
    A confidential phone service in 110 languages for BC and the Yukon for survivors of crime and crisis support to survivors of family/sexual violence.
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-563-0808
  • Blood Ties Four Directions
  • Whitehorse-based organization providing drop in and outreach harm reduction, support & counselling services, workshops, and other justice-based resources.


    Mental Health, Drug Use, Suicide and Self Harm, Care Tools & more

    Anxiety, Depression & Other Mental Health Issues
    ADHDAngerAnxietyAutism Spectrum DisorderBipolar DisorderDepressionDerma/Tricho-tillomaniaDissociationEating Disorders (Disordered Eating)GriefLonelinessOCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Personality DisordersPTSD and TraumaSchizophrenia / PsychosisSelf Hatred
  • ADHD Toolbox
  • Tips, strategies, and insights into ADHD based on research and personal anecdotes. Contains videos, forums, and organizational coping tools.

  • How to Control Your Anger
  • A list of ideas of how to minimize and control anger. Includes how and when to get help, and long and short term strategies for coping.

    • Why Am I So Angry?
    • Information on anger and how to manage it.

      • Feeling Angry
      • Discussion on anger and some ways to cope with it immediately, in the short-term, and in the long-term.

      MindShift
    • Apple & Android
    • Anxiety-focused CBT-based advice, self improvement techniques, inspiration and tools.
      Rootd
    • Apple & Android
    • In-the-moment anxiety relief (with a focus on panic attacks), as well as long term lessons, tools and exercises.
      Fear Tools
    • Apple & Android
    • Includes an anxiety test, thought diary, breathing guide, information and videos on anxiety.
  • How to Stop Worrying – Self Help Strategies for Relief
  • Autism Stories and Articles – The Mighty
    • Autistic Self Advocacy Network
    • An organisation seeking to advance rights and empower folks with regards to Autism advocacy. Contains some reading resources, toolkits, and ways to get involved.

      • Neurodivergent Rebel
      • An internationally recognized autism advocacy website run by a non-binary autistic blogger, aiming to destigmatize autism and neurodivergence. Contains video and written formats.

  • Bipolar Foundation
  • Organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around Bipolar Disorder. Lots of information about the Disorder, medication, treatment, and latest research.

    • BP Hope Magazine
    • A Magazine style website with information on Bipolar and a support forum. Includes info for kids, relationships, pets, etc.

      • Purple Persuasion Blog
      • A personal blog run by a user with Bipolar. Winner of many awards, and the blog posts are archived by content tags on the side for perusing.

  • Dealing With Depression – Info, Causes and Treatment
    • Skin Pick
    • Apple & Android
    • Easy to use tracking app for derma- and tricho- tillomania. Has an option to send reports to GP.
      Calm Harm
    • Apple & Android
    • Illustrated characters give activity ideas based on needs such as "comfort, release, etc" to prevent self-harm.
  • How to Stop Picking at Your Skin
  • Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
  • Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

    NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre
    Phone Number: 1-866-633-4220 Canada-wide, Monday to Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-5pm EST
    Online Chat: www.nedic.ca/

    • Kelty Eating Disorders
    • Overview of different types of eating disorders, treatment options, general information, and more. Includes a resource section and links to personal stories and multi-media supports such as videos and more.

      Apart of Me
    • Apple & Android
    • An interactive app with meditations, journals prompts, and stories of loss to help youth process grief and loss
    BC Bereavement and Grief Help Line
    Phone Number: 1-877-779-2223 (Hours: M-F 9am-5pm PST)
    Website: www.bcbh.ca

    • Grief Encounter
    • A UK-based website dedicated to helping young people through loss. Includes personal stories, advice, and different art forms like poems. Online chat on website available internationally – (Chat hours: 9am-9pm UK time)

      • Coping with Grief
      • Information on coping with and understanding grief.

        • Miscarriage Support
        • Information on miscarriages, various sources of support and how to seek them out, as well as info on long-term health.

          • Suicide Bereavement
          • Resource for folks grieving after a suicide. Talks about how suicide grief is unique, and how to support yourself and/or someone else dealing with a loss.

      Talk Life
    • Apple & Android
    • Messenger-board style peer to peer post and response service.
      nOCD
    • Apple only
    • Activities and personalised assessments "unlock" the app and help manage OCD symptoms.
  • OCD Overview
    • OCD and Relationships
    • Article-style information on how OCD can impact family, romantic, sexual and friend relationships. Includes information for those on the other side of it, as well.

      • OCD Youth
      • Website geared at youth with OCD – FAQ’s, information and advice. Contains many personal story articles as well as a forum to connect with others.

  • Borderline Personality Disorder Help Guide
  • A guide to BPD; signs, symptoms, stigma. Thorough self-help coping section is near the bottom of the article.

    • Personality Disorder Facts and A-Z Glossary
    • Information and overview of personality disorders. Also includes A-Z style glossary of terms related to each personality disorder.

      • What Are Personality Disorders?
      • A brief but informative one-page overview of personality disorders, their sub-types, and the signs and symptoms that someone with a personality disorder may have.

  • Early Psychosis
  • Website all about psychosis, understanding it, decreasing stigma around it, and more, such a toolkit to download and work through. Help links are specific to BC.

  • Self Compassion
  • Self-compassion and self-love website discussing how to incorporate self love into every day. Includes lots of guided meditations and mindfulness techniques, as well as practice tips and resources.

    Drug Use & Abuse
    Harm ReductionInformation and SupportSupporting Someone with Addiction
  • Safer Drug Use
  • A downloadable harm reduction guide.

    • Drug Cocktails
    • A non-judgemental website with lots of great info on different legal and illegal substances, and what happens when they are mixed. User can search for different brand names of medication to learn more about them.

  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Can be used to find support groups or helplines for specific areas across the U.S. and Canada.

  • What To Do If Your Friend or Loved One Has a Problem With Drugs
  • An article about preventing and treating drug abuse.

    Suicide & Suicidal Ideation
    SuicideHow to Support Someone Thinking of Suicide – a Youthspace.ca Guide
  • All About Suicide
  • Website with lots of information, stories and guides on various topics around suicide such as: what to do if you’re suicidal, what to do in an emergency, what a safety plan is and how to make one, etc.

    Self Harm
    Self HarmIdeas for Avoiding Self HarmHow to Support Someone Thinking of Self Harm – a Youthspace.ca Guide
      Skin Pick
    • Apple & Android
    • Easy to use tracking app for derma- and tricho- tillomania. Has an option to send reports to GP.
      Calm Harm
    • Apple & Android
    • Illustrated characters give activity ideas based on needs such as "comfort, release, etc" to prevent self-harm.
  • On Cutting and Self Harm
  • Talks broadly as well as in depth about self harm, causes, and risks; includes ideas on coping techniques that don’t actively harm yourself.

    • How to Care for Self Harm Wounds
    • First Aid for self harm wounds.
      Note: This resources is based in Ireland and refers to UK specific phone numbers. If you need immediate medical help, call 911.

    • Life Signs
    • In depth website and network focusing solely on self injury. Includes a support forum and many FAQs, including advice on hiding scars and administering first aid.

    • Tips for Coping with Urges
    • Explains self harm, including tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

      • Coping Strategies
      • A PDF booklet that contains many distractions and coping strategies that you can try to help delay or avoid self harm.

    Self Care, Distractions & Coping Tools
    Distractions – Readings and MusingsDistractions - GamesDistractions - ArtMindfulnessMood TrackingSelf-Care
  • ”Beth Draws Things” – Instagram Account
  • Artist posts funny drawings on Instagram about living with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.

    • Positive Doodles
    • Note that the account has been inactive for over a year, but the posts are still there.

      • Mapping Our Madness Workbook
      • Something to work on for a distraction from the moment, and may help organize thoughts and do future self care.

      Tru Luv #SelfCare
    • Apple & Android
    • Aesthetic app guides you through little activities reminding how to take care of your self and be "brighter".
      I Love Hue
    • Apple & Android
    • Colour matching game that jumbles up colour palettes for you to put back together with subtle, soothing sound effects. Stop ads by turning off WiFi.
  • Jigsaw Puzzles
  • Free online jigsaw puzzles.

  • Mandala Colouring Pages
  • Colour or design your own Mandalas. Can be printed out, or coloured online.

      Insight Timer
    • Apple & Android
    • Largest library of free guided and timed meditations.
      Headspace
    • Apple & Android
    • Well designed app walks you through how to meditate, and then produces 10 days of free tailored meditations. Please note: The majority of this app is behind quite a large pay wall.
  • A Soft Murmur
  • An online background noise generator. Create your own ambient sounds.

    • Guided Sleep Meditations on Youtube
    • A list of guided relaxation and sleep meditations.

      • Do Nothing For 2 Minutes
      • Website that tells you to do nothing for two minutes but relax, not touch your keyboard or mouse, and listen to the waves it plays in the background. Great for taking a break.

        • Oddly Satisfying
        • A Youtube channel dedicated to calming videos of “oddly satisfying” things with calm music in the background.

          • Pixel Thoughts – a 60 Second Meditation Tool
          • Put an anxious thought on a star and watch it fade away. An auditory and visual meditation for anxiety.

              GIFs to Help With Calm Breathing

                Gif 1  – expanding and compressing shape

                Gif 2  – lines that expand into a star and back into lines

                Gif 3  – a circle expanding and contracting, with a timer

                Gif 4  – geometric shapes expanding and compressing

  • Mood Tracking App
  • Free and track sleep and moods to give you a report (that you can even send it to healthcare professionals).

  • Self Compassion
  • How to incorporate self love into every day. Includes guided mediations and mindfulness techniques, as well as practice tips and resources.

    Supporting or Helping Others
    Around Suicide or Self HarmAround Mental HealthSelf Care while Supporting Others


    How to Support Someone Thinking of Suicide

  • Help Someone You Know
  • Website on understanding different mental illnesses and how they may affect those you know. Includes general tips and techniques on how to talk to people who are feeling anxious, low, or depressed.

  • Self-Care While Helping a Friend
  • A list of tips to maintain your own wellbeing while supporting a friend.


    Health, Sexuality & Gender

    Physical & Sexual Health
    Chronic IllnessDisabilityGeneral Physical HealthSexual HealthSleep Issues
  • Coping with Chronic Illness
  • A medical website with information on coping with a chronic illness including links to additional resources, academic articles and information.

  • Disability Horizons
  • Expansive website that promotes those with disabilities to be as active in life as they want to be. Topics include: relationships, employment, sex and love, travel, etc. Note: Contains ads

    • The Mighty
    • Community for people facing any kind of mental illness or disability with many powerful stories and articles on personal experiences. Subject areas are grouped together with an A-Z table of contents.

      • Adapting To A Physical Disability
      • A guide to adapting to a physical disability including ways to cope with limitations, overcome challenges, and build a rewarding life.

    Provincial Nurse Lines For Non-Emergency Health Questions
    BC, AB, SK, QC, NB, NS, NL, PEI: 811
    Manitoba Health Line: 1-888-315-9257
    Ontario Telehealth: 1-866-797-0000
    Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911

    • Health Link
    • In-depth information about a variety of health concerns, symptoms, remedies and advice. Has some BC specific information and resources.

  • Bedsider: Birth Control & More
  • Website dedicated to sexual safety and birth control, including different types of BC, risks, benefits, etc.

    • How to Talk to Partners About Sex Worksheet
    • A downloadable worksheet full of suggestions and prompts to facilitate conversation around sex, sexuality, gender, pleasure, and more.

      • Scarleteen Sex Education
      • Website with comprehensive articles on sex, sexuality, STI’s, sexual self-esteem, abuse, relationships, etc. Includes a forum where users can send in questions and have them answered by ‘sexperts’.

        • Teen Health Source
        • Comprehensive website created by Canadian youth for Canadian youth about all things sexual health. Has a chat line for youth in Toronto between the ages of 13-19.

        • ”Teen Talk” Health Education
        • Canadian resource with a focus on sexuality and reproductive health, body image, substance use, mental health, diversity and anti-violence issues. Indigenous youth-friendly. Has an extensive list of Canada-wide resources available.

      Relax Melodies
    • Apple & Android
    • Create your own white noise, browse others' creations, and explore free guided meditations for sleep.
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Tips and suggestions on how to improve sleep hygiene. Links to a sleep diary people can use to track sleep habits and quality of sleep.

    Sexuality & Gender Identity
    Sexuality & Sexual OrientationGender IdentityComing OutAdditional LGBTQ+ Resources
  • What to do if you’re questioning your sexuality
  • Information on questioning your sexual orientation.

  • TransCare+
  • A community-based organization run by and for queer and gender diverse folx. Website provides information, resources, and online peer support groups.

    • Gender Bread Person
    • Diagram explaining the difference between gender, sexuality, and sexual/romantic attraction.

      • Transgender Health Information
      • Resource for trans people with emphasis on visual and medical transitioning; includes a glossary, frequently asked questions, and resources. Is BC specific in terms of medical and support resource referrals.

  • Trevor Project – Coming Out
  • The “Coming out handbook” by The Trevor Project.

      Youth Line (Ontario Only)
      Confidential peer support for LGBTQ2S+ youth in Ontario. Hours: 4:00-9:30pm EST Sunday to Friday.
      Phone Line: 1-800-268-9688
      SMS Text: 647-694-4275
      IM Chat: youthline.ca

    24/7 Trans Lifeline
    Phone Number: 1-877-330-6366
    More Information: translifeline.org/hotline


    Additional Resources

    Abuse, Assault & Bullying
    BullyingCyberbullying & Online AbuseEmotional AbuseFamily Violence & Child AbusePhysical AbuseRelationship ViolenceSexualized Violence and AssaultSupporting Others
  • ERASE Bullying
  • How to identify bullying, as well as what to do if you or your friend are being bullied. Geared towards BC youth; the reporting tool only works for BC and is open on school days only.

  • 20 Early Signs to Recognize Online Predators
  • Emotional Abuse Can Make You Think You’re Crazy
  • Different types of emotional abuse and ways it can manifest, as well as what to do when you find yourself in an emotionally abusive situation or relationship.

  • Family Abuse
  • How to deal with family abuse and stay safe.

  • Ending Violence Association of Canada
  • A directory of Canadian resources for people experiencing violence in their lives. Organized by province. Includes both crisis and non-crisis resources.

  • Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships
    • Relationship Violence
    • Fact sheets on violence within dating and intimate relationships. Also has information on different types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual) and information on different ways to seek help.

  • Anti-Violence Centers and Women’s Centres in Canada – CASAC
    • Need Help Now
    • Site with coping tips and advice on what to do if someone is being sexually harassed online, or if sexually explicit videos or photos are being shared without consent.

  • When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child: A Guide
  • A guide to supporting an intimate partner who was sexually abused as a child or teen.

    • Supporting Survivors: How to Help
    • How to support survivors of sexualized violence. Includes general information as well as specific resources for supporting a survivor as their parent, partner, or friend.

    BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)
    Resources for Black PeopleResources for Indigenous PeoplesResources for People of Color
    Black Youth Helpline
    Phone Line: 1-833-294-8650
    Hours: 9am – 10pm EST daily
    More Info: blackyouth.ca
    Racial Equity Support Line
    Phone Line: 503-575-3764
    Hours: 10am – 7pm PST daily
    More Info: https://www.linesforlife.org/racial-equity-support-line/
  • Black Therapist List
  • A fairly new and growing directory for black therapists in Canada, mostly listed in Ontario and Alberta so far.

    KUU-US Crisis Line
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-800-588-8717
    24/7 Youth Line: 250-723-2040
    More Information: kuu-uscrisisline.ca
    Talk 4 Healing – A Help Line for Indigenous Women
    24/7 Phone Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
    More Info: talk4healing.com
    24/7 Hope For Wellness Indigenous Peoples’ Helpline
    Phone Number: 1-855-242-3310
    Chat Service (24/7): hopeforwellness.ca
    24/7 Native Youth Crisis Hotline
    Phone Number: 1-877-209-1266
    Support for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Youth
    24/7 Texting Line: Text FIRST NATIONS, METIS or INUIT to 686868
    More Information : https://kidshelpphone.ca/indigenous
  • Culture For Life
  • A website geared towards youth that wish to get more connected or involved with their specific culture. Lots of supportive suggestions, videos, and resources.

    • Indigenous Youth Self-Care Toolkits
    • An all-encompassing self-care toolkit for Indigenous youth with worksheets and videos made by and for Indigenous peoples. It acknowledges many serious societal issues and shows positive representations / stories of survivors. Has a section for Indigenous gender identities!

      • Indspire
      • An Indigenous registered charity that serves First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students in remote communities, rural areas and urban centres across Canada. Formerly known as the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF). They disburse financial awards and deliver programs with the goal of increasing graduation rates for Indigenous students.

        • Native Youth Sexual Health Network
        • Comprehensive website for Indigenous Youth looking for resources on sexual health, safe sex, Two-Spirit identities. Has resources on harm reduction, reproductive health, Indigenous feminisms and masculinities, and culturally safe sex education.

  • Anti-Racism Resource Center
  • A breakdown of what racism can look like, and what legal rights and laws are surrounding racism and anti-racist resistance. Includes pages for educators, for employers, and for youth. Note: Website may be out of date.

    • Brown Girl Magazine
    • A queer-friendly, feminist multimedia source for South Asian women of colour. Contains articles, stories, and dialogue of solidarity about self-expression, culture,  health, lifestyle and more.

    COVID19 Distractions, Coping Tools & More

    Content Warning: While it is important to stay informed about COVID-19 in order to keep yourself and others safe, sometimes reading a lot of information about the virus might increase feelings of worry or anxiety.

    Please use the following links at your own discretion!

    Mental Wellness/Coping ResourcesDistractions & Fun ThingsGeneral Information & Other Resources
  • COVID Care Kit: Resources for Mental Wellness
  • A compilation of resources and tools to support your mental wellness during COVID-19 – includes information on and coping tools for anxiety, depression, links to other helpful guides, podcasts, poems, and more.

  • Printable Activity Pages
  • Printable PDF’s with tips and activities for creative folks, activity pages with drawing and writing prompts, and a “pick me up” zine.

  • Flatten the Curve
  • Plain language and verifiable information on COVID-19 and what you can do to help limit the spread in your community.

    Legal, Life Skills, School, & Work Help
    General Life SkillsLegalSchool HelpWork
  • Aged Out
  • Website discussing many life skills needed to “adult”, such as taxes, credit, etc. Created by former youth in care. BC based website so includes BC specific information and links.

  • Legal Rights For Youth
  • Website outlining what to do, legally, in cases such as Sexual Assault, Renting, Work, etc.
    Chat feature available on website for BC youth. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm.

  • School, University/College and Study Support
  • Info and ideas on how to study, what to expect when starting college/university and how to deal with exam stress, etc.

    • Smart Scholar
    • A directory for websites that offer Free Open Online Courses on multiple topics and areas.

      • Webmath
      • Step-by-step math help for questions and also based on mathematical subject area.

  • Government of Canada Job Bank
    • Work BC Career Video Episodes
    • Website with video episodes of individuals in various career positions performing typical daily tasks, with interviews about their experiences. Adjustable search lets you tailor your results.

    Relationships
    Dating + Sexual/Romantic RelationshipsFamilyFriends + Peers
  • How to Talk to Partners About Sex Worksheet
  • A downloadable worksheet full of suggestions, creative things to think about, and prompts to facilitate conversation around sex, sexuality, gender, pleasure, and more.

  • Dealing with Divorce
  • Gives an overview of emotions and coping strategies with divorce. Geared towards younger teens.

    • Families Change
    • A website to help families deal with family breakups. Has specific portals based on: province/age/relationship. Discusses emotions, laws, changes that are inevitable, etc.

  • Healthy Friendships
  • A short guide showing the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships.

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