Find the support you need

Discover trusted resources and pathways to help for teen mental health. You're not alone, and help is closer than you think.

Trusted resources for teens

When you're looking for mental health information or help, it’s important to find sources you trust. Here are some options that teens often find helpful and reliable:

  • Mind Your Mind: An engaging platform with stories and resources for youth. You can explore their content here.
  • Strong4Life: Offers additional coping strategies and support.
  • Venture Academy: Provides resources and programs for youth.
  • Mental Health Center Kids: A great place for information tailored for younger individuals.

For additional counselling services and support, you can also check out these resources:

How to get help right away

Once you find a source that interests you, the most important step is knowing how to reach out. Look for the easiest way to contact them, whether it's texting, chatting online or calling.

For example, Kids Help Phone allows you to text or start a live chat instantly, providing immediate support without needing an appointment. You don’t need to have the “perfect words” to start the conversation. Just reaching out is enough. Most services are there to guide you and help you figure things out step by step.

Feeling empowered, hopeful and understood

After visiting this page, we hope you feel empowered to seek help, hopeful about the support available, and understood in your experiences. Your mental health matters and there are people and resources ready to help you thrive

                                            All sources used 

Canadian Mental Health Association — https://cmha.ca

Kids Help Phone — https://kidshelpphone.ca

Mental Health Commission of Canada — https://mentalhealthcommission.ca

Mind Your Mind — https://mindyourmind.ca

Jack.org — https://jack.org

Mental Health Commission of Canada -https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/catalyst/my-story/ 

Kids Help Phone - https://kidshelpphone.ca/youth-stories/aidans-story-on-depression/

Mind Your Mind - https://mindyourmind.ca/category/self-expression-design-labs/expression/stories/page/2/ 

Strong4Life - https://www.strong4life.com/en/ 

Venture Academy - https://www.ventureacademy.ca 

Mental Health Center Kids - https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com 

Sequoia counselling https://sequoiacounselling.ca/counselling-for-youth/

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