Resources
Links & Resources
A curated collection of trusted organisations, crisis lines, and helpful tools for clients, families, and anyone looking for support.
In immediate distress?
Call or text 9-8-8 (Canada's suicide crisis line) anytime, or go to your nearest emergency department. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
We've gathered some of the resources we most often recommend to clients and families. This list is not exhaustive, and inclusion here does not constitute a formal endorsement — but these are organisations and tools we trust and refer to regularly.
If you're in immediate distress, please reach out to a crisis line or go to your nearest emergency department.
Crisis & Immediate Support
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out right away.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 anytime — Canada's national suicide crisis and emotional distress line.
Crisis Services Canada
24/7 national crisis support by phone and chat.
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for young people — call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
Distress Centre Oxford
Local crisis and distress support for Oxford County residents.
Mental Health & Wellness
Trusted organizations offering information, tools, and support for mental health.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
National organisation promoting mental health and supporting people experiencing mental illness.
CMHA Oxford
Local CMHA branch serving Oxford County with programs and community support.
Anxiety Canada
Evidence-based resources and the MindShift CBT app for managing anxiety.
Here to Help BC
Reliable mental health and substance use information from BC's leading agencies.
Bounce Back Ontario
Free skill-building program for adults and youth 15+ experiencing mild to moderate depression or anxiety.
Children, Youth & Families
Resources focused on the wellbeing of children, teens, and the families who support them.
Children's Mental Health Ontario
Advocacy and resources for children's mental health services across Ontario.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County
Mentoring programs for children and youth in Oxford County.
Family Service Thames Valley
Counselling, family support, and community programs in the Thames Valley region.
Ontario Early Years Centre
Free programs and resources for families with children from birth to age 6.
Kelty Mental Health (BC)
Resources and navigation support for children, youth, and families dealing with mental health and substance use.
Autism & Sensory Processing
Support and information for autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences.
Autism Ontario
Resources, events, and community connections for autistic individuals and families across Ontario.
Autism Society Canada
National advocacy and support for the autism community.
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing
Research, education, and treatment resources for sensory processing disorder.
Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) — SSP
Information about the Safe and Sound Protocol and other listening-based therapies.
International Association of Animal Assisted Play Therapy (IAAAPT)
The international body for Animal Assisted Play Therapy — training, credentialing, and resources for practitioners and families.
Trauma & Grief
Resources for those navigating trauma, loss, and difficult life transitions.
EMDR International Association
Information about EMDR therapy and a directory to find trained EMDR therapists.
The Trauma Foundation
Canadian resources and education on trauma-informed care.
Bereaved Families of Ontario
Peer support and resources for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Resources for families and professionals on child safety and abuse prevention.
Self-Help Tools & Apps
Digital tools and apps that complement therapy and support day-to-day wellbeing.
MindShift CBT
Free app from Anxiety Canada using CBT strategies to help manage anxiety.
Headspace
Guided meditation and mindfulness exercises for stress, sleep, and focus.
Calm
Meditation, sleep stories, and relaxation tools for adults and children.
Woebot
AI-powered mental health support using CBT and DBT techniques — a helpful supplement between sessions.
Wysa
Emotionally intelligent chatbot offering evidence-based coping tools for stress and anxiety.
For Professionals
Resources for therapists, counsellors, and those in the helping professions.
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Regulatory body for Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario.
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario.
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
National professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
International organisation promoting play therapy and credentialing for play therapists.
Canadian Play Therapy Institute
Training and resources for play therapists across Canada.
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