Please find below, available health and wellness resources available to all needing support.
All Ages & Adults
AbilitiCBT |
The governments of Ontario are offering AbilitiCBT for free to all their residents age 16 or older for the anxiety, depression, and anxiety related to a pandemic programs. |
Anxiety Canada |
We provide free, evidence-based digital self-help resources for managing anxiety, including lots of information on our website, a self-paced course (maps.anxietycanada.com), and a mobile app |
Canadian Mental Health Association |
Help is only a phone call away. Simply call 416-535-8501, option 2. With one phone call, Access CAMH can provide patients, families, friends and health care professionals with:
Family members and friends may contact Access CAMH if they are concerned about a loved one’s mental health or substance use Access CAMH answers phone calls Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The line is closed weekends and statutory holidays. Interpreters are available to assist callers in their language of choice. |
Cornerstone Recovery |
We are an intentional community, supporting those impacted by addiction achieve physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. |
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto |
Since 1967, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto has provided 24-hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to individuals in our community at risk and their most vulnerable. We are Canada’s oldest volunteer delivered crisis, emotional support and suicide prevention + intervention + postvention service agency. |
Free Federal Support |
Providing free and confidential access to live support, direct crisis counselling, and helpful mental health and substance use resources. |
Free Provincial Support & Resources |
Mind Beacon |
This free initiative would not be possible without the leadership and guidance of Ontario Ministers Christine Elliott and Michael Tibollo, and the Government of Ontario. |
The Salvation Army Central York Region |
The Salvation Army has long maintained the role of working with the most vulnerable in our community, indiscriminately helping all in need. Our services include support in the areas of food, clothing, furniture, rent & energy assistance, recovery support (grief, mental illness), counseling, youth programs & camps, adult & seniors groups, pastoral support, emergency disaster support, and more. Our Community and Family Services supports the ability of people to empower themselves at all stages of life to break the cycle of poverty and reduce isolation. |
Up Hub |
Up Hub is York Region’s go-to online and print community resource navigator for local social services in mental health, addictions, and developmental disabilities, as well as a peer-based platform for people to share their stories and uplifting experiences to help others. |
York Region Mental Health Resource |
York Support Services Network |
Eating Disorders
Canadian Mental Health Association |
Federal Resources |
Hope’s Eating Disorders Support |
Hope’s Eating Disorders Support is a not-for-profit organization that provides education, resource support and advocacy for all individuals, as well as for their family and friends, who struggle with disordered eating or have been affected by an eating disorder. |
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (N.E.D.I.C.) |
Riverwalk Eating Disorders and Wellness Centres |
A grassroots community-based registered charity providing support for all individuals and families affected by eating disorders. |
Sheena's Place |
We support individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders to overcome barriers and provide effective, community-based services at all stages of recovery. |
Indigenous Peoples
Hope for Wellness Help Line |
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line |
The Indigenous Victim Services at Six Nations Line |
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (I.R.S.S.S.) |
LGTBQ2
Canadian Mental Health Association |
Pflag Canada |
Pflag Canada is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children. The “coming-out” process can be a critical time for families. When the adjustment period is particularly long or painful, relationships can become permanently damaged, resulting in a lifetime of emotional scars. People cannot always rise above the challenge of accepting themselves or their family members, and the results can be devastating, even fatal. |
Rainbow Youth York |
Post Secondary
Post Secondary |
Seniors
A Friendly Voice |
A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older Ontarians, 55+ who just want to chat with a friendly person who cares, without expectations or judgment. Whether you’re struggling with loneliness or simply looking to stay socially healthy and add some connection to your routine, we offer an empathetic ear and good conversation. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily, 1-855-892-9992. |
Mental Support Lines for Seniors |
Ready to Care |
Ways to help a senior…Remember the excitement of getting a hand-written letter in the mail? How about the joy of opening a gift you’ve always wanted? A random act of kindness not only spreads joy, it can often improve the health of a socially isolated and lonely senior in your community. |
Red Cross |
Volunteers provide a regularly scheduled reassuring telephone call to a senior. The service provides the senior with a friendly call and a safety check. |
Youth
360° Kids |
These services are also free of charge and do not require a health card.
360°kids “Let’s Chat!” Virtual Walk-in Clinic The Let’s Chat Walk-In Clinic is a Brief Virtual Counselling Service available to all young people, ages 13 to 26 years old who reside in York Region, who need help navigating a variety of social, emotional and mental health challenges. |
Canadian Mental Health Association |
Children’s Mental Health Ontario |
CMHO represents Ontario’s publicly-funded Child and Youth Mental Health Centres. We advocate for investments, policies, and programs for children, youth, and families seeking mental health services in Ontario. Our goal is to promote a coordinated and high-quality system of care that puts children, youth and families first. |
Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (M.O.B.Y.S.S.) 12 to 25-years-old |
The Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (M.O.B.Y.S.S.) offers a safe space to talk to a medical or mental health professional in a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment. Our mobile walk-in clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner, youth mental health worker, and peer support specialist. Our services are 100% free and confidential with staff who are caring and non-judgmental. A health card is not required and there are no referral requirements. |
Provincial Mental Health Resources |
The Family Help Network |
Our team is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for children, youth, and their families. We are made up of Psychologists, Child and Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and Child and Youth Workers. |
Teen Mental Health - For Educators |
Our team is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education and resources. Our materials are provided in a variety of mediums that include videos, animations, brochures, e-books, face-to-face training programs, and online training programs. Our materials are specifically designed to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, families, educators, community agencies and health care providers. |
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families |
York Hills Centre is a children’s mental health agency, funded by the Ministry of Health, located in Aurora but serving all of York Region. |
York Region Resources: Ages 6 to 19-years-old |
Youth Mental Health Canada (Y.M.H.C.) |
Y.M.H.C. is a community-based, youth-led charitable non-profit organization focused on youth, family and community engagement for mental health education, support, advocacy and change. |
Mental Health Resources for Businesses
Aurora Chamber Business Virtual Recovery Hub |
Ask an Expert (for coaching and consulting support) and under the Business Supports tab there is a drop down to Covid-19 Government Response (this link directs them to the YorkLink website which is constantly updated with the latest government supports).
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Workforce Planning Board |
Resources for employers and employees on how to increase mental health awareness and support positive well−being both in and out of work. |
Additional Resources and Information
- Aurora Community Cares Resources
- Centre for Addition and Mental Health (C.A.M.H)
- Cornerstone to Recovery
- Family Services York Region
- Inn from the Cold
- Leap of Faith Together (L.O.F.T.)
- LifeWorks (Formally Morneau Shepell)
- Mental Health Support Network
- Ontario Shores-Centre for Mental Health Sciences
- The Salvation Army
- Yellow Brick House
The information is being provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide any specific advice and is not to be relied upon. The references to information and resources found herein do not represent any endorsement or recommendation on the behalf of The Corporation of the Town Aurora with respect to any materials or advice that it may contain. Any actions or decisions should be based on independent research and professional advice. The Corporation of the Town of Aurora does not provide any representation or warranty with respect to the information provided herein or found within any of the resources links. The information and resources may be incomplete or not available. By using any information, materials or resources found or otherwise referred to herein you do so at your own risk. Only the documentation supplied by the governmental entity administering the program or service, in connection with that program or service, can provide the full detail and any terms or conditions associated with it.
Canadian Mental Health Association |
Federal Resources |
Hope’s Eating Disorders Support |
Hope’s Eating Disorders Support is a not-for-profit organization that provides education, resource support and advocacy for all individuals, as well as for their family and friends, who struggle with disordered eating or have been affected by an eating disorder. |
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (N.E.D.I.C.) |
Sheena's Place |
We support individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders to overcome barriers and provide effective, community-based services at all stages of recovery. |