As our province is facing a third wave of COVID impacts and further restrictions to gathering limits, the current sermon series Hope for Mental Health can’t seem to come at a better time as many people’s mental health has been impacted in many ways this past year.
Mental health is a complex topic that affects all of who we are: bodies, minds and spirits. We invite you to come along with us as we look into Scripture and receive God’s healing message of love, hope, purpose and belonging on Sunday at 10:15 am (note: our Sunday Services will be online only until we can safely return to in-person services again). Missed a sermon message? Watch it again anytime.
Our friend, Sandra, shared her experience about her journey with mental health and wellness with us last Sunday and reminds us that we’re not alone. We’ve also included some mental health resources below where you can find support for yourself or a loved one.
I had this feeling like I was walking through my life underwater, you know that slow feeling when you’re walking underwater. God, in His mercy, brought me out of my depression, but not overnight. – Sandra R.
Mental Health Support & Resources across the Region of Waterloo, Ontario and Canada
Talk to Someone
- Here 24/7 : 1-844-437 3247 (HERE247) or TTY: 1-877-688-5501
- CMHA Waterloo Wellington Distress Centre: 519-745-1166
- Youth Line: 519-745-9909
- Friendly Voice Program: 519-743-6333 (for 55+)
- Chatting to Wellness (for Seniors)
- Good2Talk (for Post-Secondary Students in Ontario)
- Kids Help Phone (for Children & Youth)
- Hope for Wellness Help Line (for all Indigenous peoples across Canada)
- ConnexOntario
- Crisis Services Canada – Suicide Support (1-833-456-4566)
- Wellness Together Canada
- Issues I Face
Counselling & Support Services
- ACT Associates (519-884-6784)
- By Peaceful Waters (519-886-8577)
- Carizon (519-743-6333)
- Crossways to Life (519-742-1900)
- Front Door (for Children & Youth, 519-749-2932)
- Shalom Counselling (519-886-9690)
Support Groups
- Celebrate Recovery (celebraterecovery@glencairn.ca)
- Oasis Drop-In Group (oasis@glencairn.ca)
- Parents for Children’s Mental Health
Additional Free Resources
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Waterloo-Wellington
- Canadian Mental Health Association Canada
- Mental Wellness Network of Waterloo Region
- BounceBack (Ontario)
- MindBeacon (free for Ontario residents)
- How to Kill Yourself
- P2C Students
- Mental Health Supports for Health Care Workers Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 (Self-referral form)
- Anxiety Canada
- Wellness Together
- Mental Health Support – Government of Canada
- Togetherall (for post-secondary students in Ontario)
- Issues I Face – Mental Health
- Free Resources for Freedom from Depression & Anxiety, by Dr. Grant Mullen
- Recommendations from the Government of Ontario
- eMentalHealth.ca
- Strongest Families Institute – Chatham Kent Children’s Services (call 519-352-0440 or 1-866-470-7111)
- mindyourmind (for ages 14–29)
Free App & Courses
- Woebot (App)
- CAMH – Mental Health 101 (Course)
- The Sanctuary Course (for Life Groups or other small groups)