Mental Health
Toolkit
A digital guide to help you take the next step in your mental health journey or support someone on theirs.
The mental health toolkit brings together trusted, evidence-based tools, guides and articles to help you find the support you need.
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Substance Use Concerns
Support and information for people living with or caring for others with substance use or addictions challenges.
Crisis Support
Help and guidance for urgent mental health situations.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineCAMH Community Crisis ResourcesCAMH Emergency DepartmentCAMH Virtual Urgent CareInformation on Privacy and Consent for Caregivers supporting someone in the Mental Health & Addiction SystemIs It a Psychiatric Emergency?Understanding Form 2 —Order for ExaminationWhat to do when a loved one won’t seek helpWhen a family member is suicidal
Caregiving
Support and resources for people caring for someone with mental health or addiction challenges.
Anxiety Disorders GuideAnxiety in Older AdultsCAMH’s Family Resource CentreCanadian Centre for Caregiving ExcellenceCoping with Stress & AnxietyEating DisordersFamily Supports at CAMHIs It a Psychiatric Emergency?Raising Resilient Children & YouthRBC Patient and Family Learning SpaceSiblings Canada: A Guide on Mental Health for Adults Who Have Siblings with DisabilitiesSupporting someone’s care at CAMHUnderstanding AnxietyUnderstanding Form 2 —Order for ExaminationWhen a family member is unwilling to seek help
Youth Mental Health
Support for young people and those who care for them.
Anxiety Disorders GuideCoping with Stress & AnxietyFamily Outreach and Response (FOR) Program: recovery-oriented support to family and friends who have a loved one experiencing a mental health issueHow to talk to a friend you’re concerned aboutSupporting someone who may be considering suicideWhen a parent has bipolarWhen a parent has experienced psychosisWhen a parent is depressed
Aggression in Children and YouthAnxiety Disorders GuideCoping with Stress & AnxietyHOPE: Peer Support for ParentsHow to talk to your teen about alcoholHow to talk to your teen about cannabisRaising Resilient Children & YouthResources to support youth and parents with going back to schoolSashbear: Tools and hope for family membersThriving Minds: Mental health services and supports for youthUnderstanding Form 2 —Order for Examination
Older Adult Mental Health
Support and information for older adults and their caregivers including tools to navigate aging and mental health challenges.
Neurodivergence
Resources for understanding and supporting neurodivergent experiences.
Navigating Mental Health Care
Guidance to help you find, access and understand mental health services.
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