COVID-19: Well-being and mental health resources

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The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions are impacting the well-being of caregivers and their children. Below are some suggested online resources to provide information and to help parents and caregivers cope.

Key points

  • The mental health and well-being of children and their caregivers are being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Find a list of online information and resources to help parents and caregivers cope.

The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions are impacting the well-being of caregivers and their children. Different types of mental health support may be needed as we navigate the new realities imposed by COVID-19. Below are listed a series of online resources to help parents and caregivers cope.

Kids Help Phone

Canada’s only 24/7 national support service. It offers professional counselling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people in both English and French.
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868

General resources on coping and parenting during COVID-19

General health resource hub

  • Meant2Prevent
    https://meant2prevent.ca/
    This resource contains links to reliable sites on the topics of nutrition, mental health, physical activity, sleep and parenting. It also has a special COVID-19 section. There is also a Meant2Prevent kitchen with great recipe ideas. You can also follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

Information on anxiety and coping strategies

Mental health mobile apps

  • MindShift CBT (Anxiety Canada)
  • AnxietyCoach (Mayo Clinic)
  • Breathe, think, do with Sesame Street
  • Stop Breathe & Think
  • Smiling Mind
  • Headspace
  • Virtual Hope Box

Mindfulness supports

Mental health support for adults

Financial supports

Last updated: July 6th 2020