Community Agencies & Mental Health Support
Mindbeacon - FREE Counselling Services
If you're in Ontario and need mental health services but can't afford to go through a paid psychologist/therapy clinic, then use the following link. It is free service paid for by the government for people (adults and 16+) who need mental health services and help. It provides a customized plan and guidance from a dedicated therapist for up to 12 weeks, no cost to Ontario residents. https://info.mindbeacon.com/btn542
Mental Health Support/Crisis Lines (available 24/7, free, anonymous, confidential): If your child is in crisis or requires immediate support, please call 911, contact your local crisis line, or go to your nearest hospital.
Kids Help Phone
Tel: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
310-Cope York Support Services Network
Tel: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Text: 1-855-310-2673
Website: https://www.yssn.ca/310-COPE
Mental Health Support at the YCDSB:
There are free brief mental health supports available at your school. Speak to your chaplain, teacher, guidance counsellor or Vice Principal about options for in-school mental health support and referrals.
Mental Health and Well-Being Website: https://www.ycdsb.ca/mental-health/
YCDSB Mental Health Twitter: @YCDSB_MH
YCDSB Instagram: MH_YCDSB
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth & Families
Offers a range of free mental health services to children up to age 18 and their families.
The Here to Help Phone Line is a free service available to children, youth (0-18) and their parents, caregiver or adult supporters.
This service is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Call if you have concerns that could benefit from quick access to phone counselling
(905) 503-9561
https://www.yorkhills.ca/
Family Services of York Region
Mental health services provided to children, youth, families and adults. Cost of counselling services is based on a sliding scale.
http://www.fsyr.ca/
To access virtual services, please call 905-895-2371 or toll-free 1-888-223-3999:
Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30am to 6pm Fridays from 8:30am to 3pm
Kinark Children and Youth
Offers a range of free mental health services to children up to age 18 and their families.
To access any Mental Health Services, first phone Central Intake at: 1-888-454-6275
https://www.kinark.on.ca/
Central intake remains open during Covid - Kinark is providing both virtual and select in-person services
Catholic Community Services of York Region
Free, confidential mental health services provided to children, youth, families and adults regardless of
religious affiliation. Offering phone and Online Video Counselling
Call 905-770-7040 Ext. 241 to book an appointment https://www.ccsyr.org/
Services available in Farsi, Polish, Chinese and English
Life With A Baby - For New & Expecting Parents / Postpartum Support
Providing fun social events, workshops and seminars for families of children ages 0-6 in various communities across Canada. Also providing support groups for mothers experiencing PMAD's. Register for a FREE Membership at www.LifeWithABaby.com/join info@lifewithababy.com