May 5, 2020
There is growing recognition that the COVID-19 outbreak is having an effect on the mental health of significant numbers of people. Both the federal and provincial governments have responded to this by expanding capacity to deliver care through virtual online services.
I have provided links to some of the new services below as well as links to existing mental health services which continue to be available.
You may wish to notify your employees about these services as resources they can access to help themselves or members of their families deal with the stress of these disruptive times. They may also, of course, be valuable to others you know in your own personal life.
I note that this week is officially Maternal Mental Health Week and Children’s Mental Health Week, but also emphasize that mental health is something we should all be attentive to on an ongoing basis.
May 3, 2020
Prime Minister announces virtual care and mental health tools for Canadians
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced an investment of $240.5 million to develop, expand, and launch virtual care and mental health tools to support Canadians.
This investment will support Wellness Together Canada, an online portal that provides Canadians with free resources, tools, and professional support services to help with wellness and resilience, as well as mental health and substance use. It will also support a growing family of digital products that includes the Canada COVID-19 app, which helps people track their symptoms, receive the latest updates, and access trusted resources.
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May 4, 2020
Ontario continues to support mental health needs during COVID-19
The Ontario government has allocated up to $12 million in emergency funding to expand online and virtual mental health supports during the COVID-19 outbreak.
BounceBack is a guided self-help program using workbooks with online videos and phone coaching support. It is for adults and youth aged 15 and over.
Ontarians interested in public addictions services and mental health services for those over 18 can contact ConnexOntario, Ontario’s mental health, addictions and problem gambling help line at 1-866-531-2600.
Children and youth under 18 can locate mental health services through the websites of Ontario.ca and Kids Help Phone , or contact Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) for 24/7 support, if they need someone to talk to.
Good2Talk is available 24/7/365, a free, confidential mental health support service providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to postsecondary students in Ontario.