Mental Health Supports

Mental health support encompasses a wide range of services, resources, and interventions designed to help individuals maintain and improve their mental and emotional well-being. It includes various forms of assistance and guidance provided to individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges or seeking to maintain good mental health. At the HKPR District Health Unit, we do not provide treatment or counselling for mental concerns or diagnosed mental illnesses. We will listen and work with you to best meet your needs. We will help to find and connect you with community resources based on what you identify as a priority.

Support is a call or click away

Finding the right service to fit your needs can sometimes take time. There are telephone crisis and support lines, options for meeting a counsellor face-to-face, virtually, or in a group setting. There are online supports and there are programs where you work on materials at your own pace with support from a mental health professional.

Please see the mental health services and supports listed below for your reference. Additionally, don't hesitate to consult your healthcare professional or primary care provider for recommendations on local service providers.

Everyone deserves support.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or Text 9-8-8
A national three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress support – giving everyone in Canada access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention and emotional distress support by phone and text.

More information about preventing suicide (Government of Canada) and Suicidal Crisis Support (International Association for Suicide Prevention).

Haliburton County

Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) | 1-800-461-1909
Out-patient addiction counselling for substance use or gambling concerns.
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Mental Health Services | 705-286-4575
Haliburton Highlands Health Services provides services and supports to anyone over the age of 16 who is experiencing mental health challenges or having trouble responding to stress that is affecting their daily life.
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City of Kawartha Lakes

Community Counselling & Mental Health Outpatient Program | 705-328-6064 or 1-800-510-7365
Service is appropriate for residents within the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area who are 18 years of age or older and who are seeking assistance for acute mental health and/or addiction concerns.
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Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) | 1-800-461-1909
Out-patient addiction counselling for substance use or gambling concerns.
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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre 24-7 Counselling | 1-866-298-7778
KSAC offers group and individual counselling to people of all genders who have experienced recent or historic sexual violence, as well as support for their loved ones.
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Northumberland County

Campbellford & District Community Mental Health Centre | 705-632-2015 or 1-877-632-2015
Professionals at the Campbellford & District Community Mental Health Centre offer a broad range of assessment, treatment, education and consultation services to you, your family and caregivers when it’s needed most, ultimately improving quality of life.
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Community Mental Health Services | 905-377-9891 or 1-888-294-7579
Northumberland Hill's Hospitals Community Mental Health Services assist individuals who are experiencing mild to severe mental health concerns. Programming is geared to those 16 years and older. Individuals younger than 16 are eligible for selected services in some circumstances.
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Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) | 1-800-461-1909
Out-patient addiction counselling for substance use or gambling concerns.
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Provincial

211 Ontario | Call or text: 2-1-1
Connects people to social services and community programs in Ontario. Live chat is available Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am.
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Assaulted Women's Helpline | 1-866-863-0511, TTY: 1-866-863-7868, #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile
24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line for all women in Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
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Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services (ConnexOntario) | 1-866-531-2600 or Text: 247247
ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling by connecting them with services in their area. We are funded by the Government of Ontario.
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Ontario Health 811 | Call 8-1-1
Get advice from a registered nurse or find health services or information.
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Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline | 1-888-230-3505
Whether it’s for you or a loved one, get information on problem gambling and support.
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Talk4Healing | 1-855-554-4325
We offer 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario.
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The Seniors Safety Line | 1-866-299-1011, TTY: 1-866-299-0008
The only 24-hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Callers receive emotional support, safety planning, information, and referrals in over 200 languages. The Seniors Safety Line is a "senior friendly" service with a live counsellor available to help navigate often difficult systems, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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National

Canadian Mental Health Association | 705-328-2704 or 1-888-454-8875
CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
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Kids Help Phone I 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is a free, confidential support service for youth ages 5-25. You can reach a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone in English or French 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868. You can also search Resources Around Me to find more local supports.
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Youth Mental Health

No matter our age, we all experience stress which can affect our mental health. Positive coping skills help us to deal with stress and improve our mental health. Talking to someone when you are going through a hard time can be helpful. There are a number of resources available to youth, please see our School Health and Safety page under mental health for more information. Everyone deserves support.

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