Sometimes it’s hard being a kid and there can be moments when problems just feel too big to deal with alone. You should always talk to someone that you trust like a parent, another family member, a teacher, a coach or a friend. But if you feel like those aren’t options for you, there are lots of community resources that you can reach out to for support.
Chimo offers mental health crisis support Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 5pm. You will receive a response from a worker within an hour during days of operation.
Should you require crisis support outside these hours, please contact the following resources
Four County Crisis: 1 866 995-9933
If you live in Durham contact the Crisis line at 1 800 742-1890
Kids Help Phone: Phone and online supports to young people as they build the skills and abilities they’ll need to improve their emotional health and well-being. Free and confidential. Available 24/day, 365/year. For ages 20 and under.
1-800-668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca
In the case of an emergency call 911 or go to your local hospital
Here is a list of some other resources that may be helpful. Add disclaimer
Health (mental and physical)
Mindyourmind
Online recourse for youth and young adults that are going through a tough time. Explore wellness tips from other youth, interactive coping tools and info about mental health issues. Free and confidential.
Available 24/day, 365/year.
For ages 14-24.
Be Safe
The Be Safe app free and available at www.mindyourmind.ca or the App Store.
Be Safe is meant to help you make decisions in a crisis. It will:
- allow you to make a safety plan
- inform you about resources in London, Ontario and surrounding area
- give you options for getting help
- empower you to reach out safely
The New Mentality
The New Mentality is a network of youth facilitated groups from across Ontario who work with partner agencies in their communities to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC)
Information on treatment or support regarding Eating Disorders. You may need to leave a message and calls will be returned as quickly as possible.
Available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm EST
1-416-340-4156
1-866-633-4220
Ementalheath.ca
Provides online anonymous, confidential and trustworthy information.
Available 24/day, 365/year.
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)
Support programs of people across Ontario and their families who are living with depression, anxiety or bi-polar disorder.
Available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
1-416-486-8046
1-888-486-8236
Telehealth
A registered nurse will answer your health related question, give health advice or general health information.
Free and confidential.
Available 24/day, 365/year.
1-866-797-0000
1-866-797-0007 (for those who have hearing and speech difficulties)
PARN
PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network is a community based agency providing support and health promotion for people living with HIV and people affected by HIV. PARN provides education for people at risk for HIV and awareness of AIDS issues to the broader community.
Confidential.
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
CLOSED Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
1-705-749-9110
1-800-361-2895
Lynx EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention)
Offers education and support specifically to families and caregivers of young people living with early psychosis
705 328-2704 ext. 4027
www.rmh.org/programs-and-services/lynx-early-intervention-program
Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay
Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues.
Community Counselling at Ross Memorial Hospital: Ages 16 or Older
(705) 328-6064
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues.
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues.
Kawartha Lakes Community Clinic
The Kawartha Lakes Community Clinic, provided by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), provides specialized clinics and programs for outpatients in a community setting. The Clinic offers a range of assessment and treatment clinics.
705 878-1013
www.ontarioshores.ca/about_us/a-z/kawartha_lakes_community_clinic/
Kawartha Lakes Pregnancy Centre
705 878-8527
Canadian Mental Health Association
Offers of variety of mental health supports for individuals 16 and older
705 328-2704
Recreation
Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes
Mission: To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Head Office - 107 Lindsay St. S, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 2M5
705-324-4493 To connect with the Warehouse Youth Center call ext. 221
Counselling/Support
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
Provided peer support for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer or questioning. Free and confidential. Available Sunday to Friday 4:00pm to 9:30pm
Youth up to 26
1-800-268-9688
John Howard Society of Ontario
Providing crime prevention services for over 28 years, the Society is a non-profit, multi service organization with offices located in Lindsay and Minden. Through prevention, education, and interventions JHSCKLH works with at risk youth and adults through a variety of programs and services.
31 Peel Street Lindsay, Ontario K9V 3L9
1-705-328-0472
305 Stewart Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3N2
1-705-743-8331
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre
The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre offers free and confidential counselling for survivors of recent and historical sexual assault and the people who support them. Supports include a 24 hour crisis line, individual counselling, outreach services, groups, workshops and advocacy.
1 866-298-7778 Crisis (705) 741-0260
www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com
Woman Resources
Women's Resources provides support to abused women and children offering a variety of services including emergency shelter, 24 hour support line, next step housing, resources and counselling.
24 Hour Support line: 1 800 565-5350
Resources and Counselling: (705) 787-4285
Hospice
Community Care's Hospice staff and volunteers are trained to assist you and your family through your unique situation, whether it be a progressive terminal illness or grieving the death of a loved one.
(705) 324-7323
www.ccckl.ca/services/hospice/
Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society
If you have concerns about suspected or known child abuse and or neglect call:
705 743-9751 or 1 800 661-2843
Legal
Community Legal Clinic
For tenant right issues, income support issues etc.)
1 800-461-8953
Legal Aid
1 800-668-8258
Housing/Food
A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home is a charitable, non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and 24/7 support services to the homeless—and those at risk of becoming homeless—since 1995. Operating a 19 bed shelter for youth, adults, couples and families who have found themselves with no safe place to go at the end of their day.
If you need shelter now call us: 1-866-520-2689 – Press 1
Or come to: 64 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, Ontario
Kawartha Lakes Housing Help
705 878-9367
Kawartha Lakes Food Source
705 324-0707
Addictions
Fourcast
Fourcast provides community addiction treatment programs in the counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
For the site nearest you, call 1-800-461-1909
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
705 324-9900
Employment
Victoria County Career Services
705 328-0180
Job Quest
705 878-5627
211 Ontario
Staff answer the helpline and direct you to the resources in your area.
Free and confidential.
Available 24/day, 365/year.
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