Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention’s database of crisis lines and centers, along with info on support groups and general information on suicide.

• Talking For Change
  Anonymous phone and chatline for anyone concerned about a sexual interest in children, worried about crossing boundaries, or troubled by interest in child sexual abuse material. Free psychotherapy also available in some provinces/territories.

  Hours : Monday-Friday 12-6pm EST, closed statutory holidays.
  Phone Line: 1-833-703-3303
  Ontario Phone Line : 416-583-1310

• 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.

Articles & tools to support mental wellness in rural & farming communities.

Articles and tools to support mental wellness in rural and farming communities.

Crisis and Counselling Services in Ontario by county area 

Similar to Youthspace E-Counselling, this website offers free professional counselling to youth in Ontario, as well as resources for youth and their parents.

Community centre and service provider for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Saskatoon & surrounding areas. Website includes a curated resource library that is not area specific.

• Rural Mental Wellness

Articles and tools to support mental wellness in rural and farming communities.

Whitehorse-based organization providing drop in and outreach harm reduction, support & counselling services, workshops, and other justice-based resources.

Tips, strategies, and insights into ADHD based on research and personal anecdotes. Contains videos, forums, and organizational coping tools.

• TEDx Talk: This is What it’s Really Like to Live with ADHD

A 17-minute TEDx Talk by Jessica McCabe about her experience with high-functioning ADHD and using her neurodivergence as a positive factor in life. Comes with a transcript of the entire talk.

• ”ADHD Alien” Comics – Instagram Account
• ”ADHD Bri” Art and Comics – Instagram Account

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.

• Anxiety Tips

How to reduce anxiety.

• Ways To Calm Down

15 tips for helping to calm down right now.

• Anxiety in Youth

Anxiety explained, and tips on how to manage it.

• Intrusive Thoughts Worksheet

Are you being bothered by unwanted thoughts that keep coming back? This worksheet can help you keep track of them and find the strategies that work best for you.

• 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.

• Stimming Causes And Management

Explanation on the causes of stimming, and how to manage it.

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.

• Heads Up Guys

Website about depression specifically for men, working to debunk gender myths surrounding mental health.

• So You Feel Like Sh*t – An Interactive Self Care Guide

Interactive “quiz” that guides the user through self-care when they are in a state of executive dysfunction or anxiety.

• Students Against Depression

Articles and an in-depth workbook to help find ways of overcoming or dealing with the symptoms.

Calm Harm Apple & Android Illustrated characters give activity ideas based on needs such as "comfort, release, etc" to prevent self-harm.

• Introduction to Dermatillomania
• What is Trichotillomania

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.

• 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.

• How Do I Know If I Have An Eating Disorder?

Information on how to identify disordered eating in yourself.

• Love Your Body

20 ways to love your body.

• Looking Glass BC

Website with general support and information for those experiencing disordered eating.

Apart of Me Apple & Android An interactive app with meditations, journals prompts, and stories of loss to help youth process grief and loss

• 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.

• “Healthful Chat” Mental Health Peer Support Chat Rooms
• A Soft Murmur – Ambient Sounds
• The Loneliness Project

Weekly stories about loneliness written by regular folks. Interactive interface allows you to look in at “apartments” to get their stories.

• 10 Things to Remember When You Feel Lost and Alone

nOCD Apple only Activities and personalised assessments "unlock" the app and help manage OCD symptoms.

• 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.

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.

• How to Identify and Cope With Your PTSD Triggers
• Life Impacting Symptoms of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
• Coping with PTSD Triggers in Social Settings
• How to Use Expressive Writing & Journalling to Cope with PTSD

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.

• Hearing and Managing Voices

A nonjudgmental website about hearing voices. It provides information about why one might hear voices, as well as tips and tricks for managing and living with voices. Also contains a help section for family and friends of people who live with voices. Note: website is based in the UK.

• I’m Experiencing Things That Aren’t Real, Is It Psychosis?

Information on psychosis.

• The Mighty – Schizophrenia

Personal stories on living with Schizophrenia or having family members with it.

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.

• How to Improve Self Esteem
• Turning Self Hatred Into Self Compassion

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.

• Introduction to Harm Reduction

A harm reduction organization with lots of information about harm reduction, including practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.

• Overdose Prevention Sites

Map of overdose prevention sites and safe consumption sites across Canada.

• Get Trained to use a Naloxone Kit Online

A free training to learn how to tell when somebody is overdosing, and how to respond with a Take Home Naloxone kit.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous

Can be used to find support groups and resources for alcohol addiction.

• SMART Recovery for Teens and Young Adults

Provides tools and resources for youth aged 14-22 struggling with addiction.

• Addiction Information

A very in-depth website on about addiction, types of substance abuse, causes, symptoms, and how to gear towards recovery.

• Quit Now (Cigarettes and Vaping)

A website all about why and how to quit smoking. Includes information about setbacks and managing cravings.

An article about preventing and treating drug abuse.

• Living with an Addict

Provides tips for living with an addict.

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.

• How to Cope with Suicidal Feelings

Explains what suicidal feelings are, and what you can do if you feel suicidal. Also covers the causes, treatments and support options for suicidal feelings.

• Live Through This – Suicide Survivor Stories

A series of portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors. Aims to reduce stigma, and let those experiencing thoughts of suicide know that they are not alone.

• What it’s Like Going to the Emergency Room for Suicidal Thoughts

A blog post sharing an individual’s experience going to the Emergency Room for thoughts of suicide.

Calm Harm Apple & Android Illustrated characters give activity ideas based on needs such as "comfort, release, etc" to prevent 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.

Ideas for Avoiding Self Harming

• Tips for Coping with Urges

Explains self harm, including tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

• Distractions that Can Help

A PDF with may ways to distract yourself from the urge to self harm.

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.

Free online jigsaw puzzles.

• Little Alchemy

Combine elements to see what you can come up with.

• Strategy Ball Game

A simple strategy game that’s hard to beat.

Colour or design your own Mandalas. Can be printed out, or coloured online.

• ”This is Sand”

Create pictures with sand

• ”Weave Silk”

Create images with mirrored lines.

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.

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

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

• Improve Your Mood

List of small things you can do right now to improve your mood.

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

• So You Feel Like Sh*t – An Interactive Self Care Guide

Interactive “quiz” that guides the user through self-care when they are in a state of executive dysfunction or anxiety.

• Distractions That Can Help

A list of ideas that can help distract you from feelings of self-harm or in general.

• Walk Along – Your Journey to Mental Wellness

Website that has many useful and interactive tools, such as a mood tracking program, a CBT program, assessments and other self-help exercises. Has places to share your story and read others’.

How to Support Someone Thinking of Suicide

How to Support Someone Thinking of Self Harm

• Suicide Is Different

Helpful and informative modules on supporting others through suicidal thoughts, and how to support yourself while supporting others – complete with graphics and interactive aspects!

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.

• “Be There” Mental Health Support Guide & Information

A simple framework on how to support someone struggling with their mental health. Includes a free online course and certificate.

A list of tips to maintain your own wellbeing while supporting a friend.

• Self-Care When Helping Someone Else

Self-care strategies for maintaining your wellbeing when helping someone else.

A medical website with information on coping with a chronic illness including links to additional resources, academic articles and information.

• Practicing Self-Care with a Chronic Illness

4 ways to practice self care when you have a chronic illness. Note: A free account may be required to read.

• Pain Toolkit for Youth

A 20-page toolkit aimed at youth about pain management and tons of coping strategies offered based on different types of chronic illness.

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.

• Health Link

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

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.

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.

• Sleep and Tiredness

Reasons why you might feel tired and advice about what you can do to prevent tiredness.

• Sleep Issues Information & Help
• Sleep Hygiene Wellness Module

An overview of sleep hygiene that is accessible and clear. Offers tips on sleep hygiene and an interactive sleep skills diary. Note: Some resources offered are BC-specific.

Information on questioning your sexual orientation.

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.

• Our Trans Truth – Trans Youth Stories

Story sharing website aimed at youth and families. “Stories to build community, find inspiration & transform society”.

• Is it Normal: The Binding Edition

Lists symptoms that are normal and not normal, indicating when you should contact a medical professional, when it comes to chest binding.

• All About Chest Binding

Guide to chest binding including best practices and how-to’s.

The “Coming out handbook” by The Trevor Project.

• How To Come Out To Parents

Article about how to approach coming out to your parents/family.

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

• Am I LGBT?

Information on questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity.

• My Kid is Gay – Helping Families Understand Their LGBTQ+ Kids
• Printable Affirmations Card Deck for LGBTQ+ Youth
• Queer Sex Ed Resources & Podcast

A series of sex ed resources developed by and for LGBTQ+ youth addressing sexual health topics like body positivity, identity, language, sex acts, and consent.

• Asexual Visibility and Education Network

All about Asexuality – comprehensive FAQ section and an active community forum.

• The Sex You Want

Sex-positive website exploring (generally cis-) gay sexuality for men. In-depth info on sexual health, protection, STI and HIV testing, and kinks. Extensive list of resources local to Ontario.

• Finding an Affirming Therapist

A checklist to support LGBTQ+ youth in finding affirming mental health care.

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.

• The Cybersmile Foundation

Cyberbullying and what to do if it happens.

• Need Help Now

What to do about sexual cyberbullying (or spread of pictures or videos without consent), and all the emotional ways it can affect you.

• Predatory Behaviour – Online Grooming

Some definitions, common signs, and what to do if you are being groomed.

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.

• Signs of Mental Abuse

How to deal with family abuse and stay safe.

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

• Ending Violence Association of BC – Safety Planning

Detailed guide for creating safety plans for yourself or someone else experiencing violence. Includes escape plans, emotional safety, safety plans involving children, and more.

• Shelter Safe
  An online resource for women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. A clickable map serves as a quick resource to connect women with a shelter in their specific geographic area along with its 24-hour emergency phone number. Also provides information about abuse, shelters, and safety planning, as well as a list of helplines.

• Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships

A booklet providing information about abuse within LGTBQ intimate 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.

• 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.

• We Believe You – A survivor’s colouring book

A PDF printable colouring book with self care prompts for survivors of sexualized violence.

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.

A fairly new and growing directory for black therapists in Canada, mostly listed in Ontario and Alberta so far.

• Grief is a Direct Impact of Racism: How to Support Yourself

Informative article about the role of grief and trauma in experiences of anti-Black racism. Offers tips on how to take care of one’s mental health in the midst of racialized and intersectional violence.

• Radical Self-Care: 25 Tips for Black People

An article about radical resistance through self-care written by and for Black people. The website has many articles about racism, identity, culture, queer identities, and history.

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.

• National Association of Friendship Centers

Map of Friendship Centers across Canada, especially for off-reserve service delivery. Note: Could be outdated.

• Two-Spirit: Rainbow Resource Centre
• WERNATIVE

A website for Native youth, by Native youth. Great articles, peer support videos on a multitude of issues that can either specifically relate to being Indigenous, or not.

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.

• The Immigrant’s Guide to Self-Care

Immigrant-specific advice and affirmations of mental health as a necessary priority and a form of love. Acknowledges the taboo of mental health conversations in different cultures.

• Setting Self-Care Intentions: The Guide Women of Color Need

A simple list of setting self-care intentions with the unique challenges that womxn of colour face in mind. Written by a Black psychotherapist and social justice advocate.

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.

• A Resource Guide for Canadian Homeless Youth

A comprehensive list of free Canada-wide resources available to homeless youth. It covers mental health and wellness, drug use, sexual assault, LGBTQ2S, jobs, and legal resources.

• Smart Social Networking: Fifteen Tips for Teens
• Grapes Lauren – AHDH Cooking

Blog with realistic, AHDH-friendly recipes and cooking tips. Geared towards individuals with ADHD but helpful for anyone looking for easy, accessible recipes.

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.

• Egale Canada Human Rights Trust

Supports legal rights of LGBTQ folks in Canada. With an especial focus on serving youth, has a phone service as well.

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.

• 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.

A downloadable worksheet full of suggestions, creative things to think about, and prompts to facilitate conversation around sex, sexuality, gender, pleasure, and more.

• More Than Two – Polyamoury Resources
• Signs of a Healthy Relationship

An article about healthy relationships, including signs your relationship may not be healthy, and tips for strengthening your relationships.

• Love is Respect

Comprehensive website providing information on how to change patterns of abuse and manipulation in relationships; for yourself, for someone else. Provides information about healthy relationships, boundary setting, personal safety, how to get help, and more.

• Surviving a Relationship Breakup – Top 20 Strategies

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.

• Talking to Your Parents About Difficult Topics

Tips for talking to your parents or other adults about difficult topics.

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

• Difficult Conversations with Friends

8 tips for having a difficult conversation with a friend.