Resources for Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA

Wellness Together Canada was funded by the Government of Canada in response to the unprecedented rise in mental distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People are being challenged like never before due to isolation, physical health concerns, substance use concerns, financial and employment uncertainty, and the emotional dialogue around racial equality. We’re all going through this together, and we believe that mental health is a journey, not a destination. Each day, we can take a step for our own wellbeing. Wellness Together Canada is here to support everybody on that journey by providing free access to self-assessment toolkits, one to one counselling, self guided courses and apps, and online community of suppport and counselling. Visit Wellness Together Canada and take the five minute self assessment!

CMHA Toolkit for Psychologically-Safe Return to the Physical Workplace amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As Ontario's economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CMHA has developed a new tool kit that supports employees, employers with planning phychologically-safe return to the physical workplace. Get the new CMHA toolkit here

Ottawa Mental Health Agencies To Launch One Stop Web Site for Counselling

Counselling Connect provides free access to a same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session for mental health and other issues. No waiting list!
Connect here to select a counselling service.

Read the Ottawa Citizen Article Here!

Resources for Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 has created huge disruptions in our daily lives. For many, it’s a challenge to maintain a healthy mental and emotional state as we deal with anxiety, loneliness and physical distancing. But there are ways to cope. We have pulled together the following list of events and resources, from the Royal Ottawa that could help care-givers and their loved ones at this difficult time:

• On the Royal Ottawa’s website is a great big list of things that can help you cope while practicing physical distancing and self isolation. It’s a comprehensive list – have a look.
• Their recently announced C-Prompt Urgent Care Clinic provides quick access to essential mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to prevent urgent needs from becoming emergencies. Access to services is by referral from a family doctor/nurse practitioner or a medical clinic.
• A Recording of the live free webcast provided by the Royal On Thursday April 9, 2020 and hosted by Dr. Tim Lau, psychiatrist and president of the medical staff at The Royal : Building resiliency in times of uncertainty – conquering COVID’s emotional contagion.

It’s a challenging time, but help is available to get to the other side. We can come out stronger together by reaching out for information and help when we need it.

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