Anxiety Resources

Immediate Support

Kids Help Phone
To contact call: 1-800-668-6868 | Text: “CONNECT” to 686868
This is a charitable organization that provides online and phone counselling and crisis intervention to youth. Services assist with managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Services are free of cost.

Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS)
To contact call: (905) 666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
519 Brock St. S, Whitby, ON L1N 4K8
This community-based organization offers a 24-hour crisis line and community support programs for individuals aged 16 and older who are living with mental health concerns. Services are provided to assist individuals in living in the community. Self-referrals are accepted on the website. All services are free of cost.

Anxiety Canada - How to Chill
This service provides online suggestions to reduce anxiety as well as ways to find help near you and a variety of other supports. This can help those who want to learn to calm themselves down or do not wish to talk to a crisis line. No referral is needed and this service is free to use.

Prevention and Help

Chimo Youth & Family Services
To contact central intake call: 1-888-454-6275
107 Lindsay St. S. Lindsay, ON K9V 2M5
Evidence-based clinical services that include play therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy for those living with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. No referral is required; call the central intake line. Services are free of cost.

Frontenac Youth Services
To contact call: 1-888-454-6275 to contact Central Intake Services
1320 Airport Blvd, Oshawa, ON L1J 0C6
A non-profit organization providing virtual and phone services to youth aged 12-18 who are experiencing mental, social, and emotional difficulties. Referrals are accepted from youth and parents/guardians by calling central intake services. Services are free of cost.

Kinark Children and Youth
To contact call: 1-866-929-0061 (Durham location) | Central intake: 1-888-454-6275
419 King Street West, Suite 3550A, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5
This service provides resources and referrals for youth who are experiencing mental health difficulties, including mood-related disorders. Services include assessments, counselling, intervention, childcare, youth justice, and youth centres. Assistance is provided in completing the referral form. All services are free of cost.

Hong Fook Mental Health Association
To contact call: (416) 493-4242
2665 Bur Oak Ave., Markham, ON L6B 1H8
Walk-in or short-term counselling services are provided to East Asian youth who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health, emotional, or social concerns. Services are available in Cambodian, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Vietnamese. Referrals are not required. Services are free of cost.

International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
To contact call: (617) 973-5801
PO Box 961029, Boston, MA 02196
This foundation aims to increase access to treatment for those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Conducts research and training, as well as provides information and education to the public regarding OCD.

Canadian Centre for Men and Families
To contact call: (647) 479-9611 | 1-844-900-CCMF (2263)
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON M3J 3R1
Offers one-on-one counselling to address individual or family-related mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety. A referral is not required; call to make an appointment. Services are offered free of charge to reduce financial barriers.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Durham
To contact call: (905) 436-8760
60 Bond St. W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A5
A nationwide organization that shares education on mental health and engages in mental health advocacy. The Durham Region branch provides services for individuals of all ages, such as family programs and mental health peer support programs. Specific services may require a referral from a probation or parole officer. Information on fees is unavailable on the website.

Enaahtig Healing Lodge & Learning Centre
To contact call: (905) 723-0036 or (705) 330-4059 ext. 130 for Intake Coordinator
115 Grassmere Ave., Oshawa, ON L1H 3X7
Provides holistic mental health support and treatment to the Indigenous community. Services incorporate an Indigenous culture-based approach. Willing to travel to accommodate the client. Applications are accepted on the website. Services are free of cost.

Integrate Health Services, Ajax
To contact call: (905) 683-7228
300 Rossland Rd. E, Suite 301, Ajax, ON L1Z 0M1
Counselling is available to individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, or other mental health concerns. Services include counselling, parent support, assessment, workshops, and education. Virtual services are available. Referrals are not required. Information on fees is unavailable on the website.

Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health
To contact call: (289) 846-5383 ext. 223 | or email: info@ccsmh.ca
20 Crown Steel Dr. Unit #6, Markham, ON L3R 9X9
A non-profit organization that promotes advocacy and aims to connect seniors with mental health education and resources. Specific information is available regarding seniors and depression.

COPE Mental Health, Durham
To contact call: (905) 666-0689
20 Sunray St, Whitby, ON L1H 3L9
A community based-care service available to individuals aged 16 and older who are living with emotional and mental health concerns. Anxiety and mood disorder support groups are available. Self-referrals are accepted, as well as referrals from physicians, psychiatrists, and social services. All services are free of cost.

Carea Community Health Centre
To contact call: Oshawa (905) 723-0036 | Ajax (905) 428-1212 | Toll-free 1-877-277-3217
115 Grassmere Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 3X6 | 360 Bayly St. W, Unit 5, Ajax, ON L1S 1P1
Provides short-term counselling services to individuals, families, and couples who are living with depression or other mental health concerns. Services are available to those facing socio-cultural barriers, such as gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, and more. Fees are variable to provide access to low-income households. No referral is required; call to make an appointment.

Nurturing Our Wellbeing
To contact call: (647) 505-2273
Consultation services and programs for the workplace are provided by Angelique Benois to address depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Contact Angelique for information regarding fees.

Joy Core Connection
To contact call: (289) 928-7292
279 Central Park Blvd. N, Oshawa, ON L1G 5Z5
Offers in-person and virtual yoga and meditation classes that may provide alternative support and benefits for those living with anxiety and mood disorders. Free online consultation. 4-week starter course available for $99.

Mind Beacon
To contact call: 1-866-581-9647
175 brentcliffe road Toronto, ON M4G 0C5
This service is designed for people who are having trouble functioning in their daily lives due to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder. They use evidence-based treatment and a small group format. The approach for depression treatment is CBT, DBT, one-on one psychotherapy treatment, mindfulness and more. Fees vary, however, you can explore your options through medicard, which has simple and flexible financing.

Hamilton Psychological Services
To contact call: 905- 527-5991 | or Email info@hamiltonpsych.ca
701 Main street West, Suite 104, Hamilton, On, L8S 1A2
This resource provides support through treatment and assessment to allow individuals to make effective changes in their lives. It uses CBT, DBT, and solution-based therapy. It also provides psychological assessment to help the clients best. 85% percent of fees are covered through insurance (does not matter which one). Payments are made at the end of each session. Receipts will be given upon payment, which can be used for reimbursement with your extended health plan and/or on your income tax. No referral is needed and consultation is free.

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
To contact call: (416) 486-8046
36 Eglington Ave W Suite 602, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A1
Programs that help people living with depression anxiety and bipolar disorder
Wellness recovery program- helps deal with psychiatric symptoms
There are online programs that help a variety of people. No medical doctor form is needed. Peer support groups, no registration is required. Some of the programs that they have such as the youth and adult one, you have to be a certain age.

Anxiety and Mood disorder
To contact call: (905) 607-1262
200 Credit valley Rd, suite 413, Mississauga, ON, L5M, 4N4
Thoughtful, competent, compassionate and thorough psychiatric evaluations and care to adults with mood, anxiety, and attention disorders in a confidential and respectful environment. Provides Psychiatric consultation, CBT, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Panic disorders group therapy. The team does a consultation and figures out if you are the right fit for the programs they have.

Triloka Psychology and Integrative Health Centre
To contact call: (905) 497-9400
7900 hurontario Street, suite 304, Brampton, Ontario
Help patients discover their path to wellness, treatment modalities so that they may better serve you, offering psychological assessments, psychotherapy, tailored programs, and Mental Health Check-ups and a unique screening program designed to identify warning signs. Offers individual, parenting, family and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in Brampton, Mississauga and surrounding areas. Self-referrals and third-party referrals are accepted.

Anxiety Resources (Tayler M. & Mycha)

Anxiety Resources
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