SAFE SPORT
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Information on this page is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, or otherwise. This information is not to be used for self-diagnosis.
CANADA-WIDE RESOURCES
The resources below are available for youth and adults across Canada in need of mental health support.
PHONE, TEXT, CHAT
Kids Help Phone
Text Services: Text “CONNECT” to 686868 (also serving adults)
Chat Services: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
Youthspace.ca (NEED2 Suicide Prevention, Education and Support)
Youth Text (6pm-12am PT): (778) 783-0177
Youth Chat (6pm-12am PT): www.youthspace.ca
Crisis Services Canada
Toll Free (24/7): 1 (833) 456-4566
Text support (4pm-12am ET daily): 45645
Canadian Crisis Hotline
1 (888) 353-2273
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Toll-Free: 1-866-NEDIC-20
Toronto: 416-340-4156
Email: nedic@uhn.ca
Chat: nedic.ca
APPS AND ONLINE SERVICES
Better Help
www.betterhelp.com
Online access to professional counsellors. On the web, and available for iPhone and Android users
The LifeLine App
www.thelifelinecanada.ca
Direct access to phone, online chat, text, and email crisis support
E-counselling, self-management tools, access to crisis centres across Canada
Available for iPhone and Android users
ONLINE PEER SUPPORT
GUIDES
Suicide Prevention Guide for Youth and Young Adults
https://ceufast.com/blog/suicide-prevention-guide-for-youth-and-young-adults
Offers multiple helpful links about warning signs, prevention and support.
SPORT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport
www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/
The CCMHS is the first Centre in Canada to offer collaborative sport/performance-focused mental health care services designed to help athletes, coaches, and performing artists achieve their performance goals while preserving their mental health and well-being.
Mental Health in Sport E-Learning Module
coach.ca/mental-health-sport
The Coaching Association of Canada’s Mental Health in Sport eLearning module was developed to educate coaches about mental health to empower them to effectively play a role in supporting the well-being of the participants in their sport program, while also supporting their own mental health