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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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
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:
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.
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.
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
