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Are you a young person looking for support?

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EXPLORE INFO & TOOLS

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To help people through the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada launched Wellness Together Canada — a free, 24/7 support portal in English and French for everyone in Canada to use.

This e-mental health platform is brought to you by Kids Help Phone, Stepped Care Solutions and Homewood Health — three of Canada’s leading and most innovative mental health organizations.

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Do you need help right now?

Text WELLNESS to 686868 to chat with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7. These crisis responders listen to you and help you go from a hot moment to a cool moment. Read more about our texting service.

What happens when I text?

Prefer to call someone to talk about what’s on your mind?

Contact 1-888-668-6810 to reach a professional counsellor 24/7. Our counsellors listen to you and help you come up with next steps together. Read more about our phone service.

What happens when I call?

Seeking connection, comfort & camaraderie with other youth?

Visit the support forums

Remember, if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact 911 or the emergency services in your area right away.

Your Wellness, Your Way

Chart your well-being with our resource galaxy

Your well-being is like a connected cosmic system, a galaxy of thoughts, feelings and experiences that make you who you are. Explore resources to support you no matter how you’re feeling in this moment.

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Resources Around Me

Looking for a support service in your community?

Do you know an adult who's looking for support?

Adults can text WELLNESS to 741741 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7.

Adults can also visit Wellness Together Canada’s portal to learn more about the services available for them (e.g. counselling, coaching, courses, etc.) or find resources to support the young people in their lives here.

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