Welcome to Mental Well-Being

As part of WeRPN’s Self-Care for Nurses Education, we have created three modules focused on Mental Well-Being. Below you can also find a range of additional support and resources.

Mental Well-Being Resources

Nurse 2 Nurse Peer support

Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support (N2NPS) is a non-profit, evidence-based, trauma-informed organization that provides peer support services for nurses, including bi-weekly group support, psychological resiliency education, and more—Nurses use their past mental health experiences to empower and educate other nurses.

Peer and Clinical Support

Health care workers impacted by COVID-19 can participate in online session with peers and learn to build resilience and maintain wellness through lectures and discussions.

Talk to a clinician or can self-refer online or by phone to:

General Resources

Canadian Association of Mental Health (CAMH) – Mental Health and COVID-19 : Resources for health care workers during COVID-19

ConnexOntario: Provides free and confidential service for those experiencing addiction, as well mental health issues. ConnexOntario also has online tools and apps.

Nurses’ Health Program:  A program established to help nurses struggling with substance use and/or mental illness.

Government of Ontario- Mental Health, Wellness and Addiction Support 

Togetherall: An online service helping those with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues

Ontario Mental Healthline:  The Mental Health Helpline provides free information on mental health services in Ontario. 1-(866)-531-2600

BounceBack: A free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental health and self-help supports for adults and youth 15 and older. 1-866-345-0224

Distress and Crisis Lines:

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-531-2600

National Suicide & Crisis Lines: 1-(833)-456-4566 – Callers from anywhere in Canada can access crisis support via phone, text or chat.

Toronto Distress Centres: The 24/7 help line is staffed all year around to help callers experiencing emotional distress, marginalization, social isolation, as well as those that may require crisis intervention and suicide/family violence intervention services

Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS):  This help-line enables callers anywhere from Canada to access crisis support via text, phone, or chat

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness:  24/7 Help Line for those thinking self-harm and suicide- 1 (855) 242-3310

Internet Cognitive Behavior Therary (iCBT)

iCBT is a practical, short-term program delivered online. It helps people develop skills and strategies to address symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. To learn more and get services, contact either:

MindBeacon

AbilitiCBT by Morneau Shepell

Stress, Anxiety & Coping

eMentalHealth:  Community supports with services that may be available to assist with stress.

mindyourmind:

CAMH:

Anxiety Canada:

Mood Disorders Society of Canada: Offers, resources, programs help, tools and support for Canadians dealing with mental health.

Mindfulness & Resilience

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:  A downloadable PDF that outlines community mindfulness programs that are available in Ontario.
  • Mindfulness Toronto:  An organization which connects mindfulness-based professionals, and contains direct links to mindfulness courses and programs.
  • Government of Canada:  Resources to support mental health and resilience provided by the Government of Canada Public Health Services.
  • eMentalHealth:  Community supports that may be available for developing resiliency.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health in the workplace: Learn how Ontario regulates psychological injuries in the workplace as well understand your workplace rights and responsibilities.

ThinkMentalHealth.ca: A joint effort from Ontario health and safety system partners to provide workplaces with the resources to better understand and prevent mental health problems.

Resources for Children and Families

Kids Help Phone: Support for for children and youth under 18 –  1- 800-668-6868

Good2Talk help line offers 24/7 free, confidential mental health support service providing professional counseling and information as well as referrals for mental health, addictions and wellbeing to postsecondary students in Ontario. 1-866-925-5454

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