Mental Health Resources

Immediate Support

Alzheimer & Dementia helplineTel: 1-800-616-8816

Appui(For caregivers of elderly)Tel: 1-855-852-7785

Assaulted Women’s Helpline27/4 crisis counselling (includes services for women who are deaf/hard of hearing)Tel: 1-866-863-0511

Canadian Association of Pregnancy Support ServicesTel: 1-866-845-2151

Drug & Alcohol HelplineTel: 1-800-565-8603

Eating Disorders27/4 support, information & referralsTel: 1-800-263-6734

Fem’aideSupport line for francophone women affected by violence, 24/7 supportTel: 1-877-336-2433

First Nations & Inuit Hope for WellnessEmotional support (Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English & French)Tel: 1-855-242-3310

Ligne Parents(Support for parents of children & teens)Tel: 1-800-361-5085

Ontario mental health helpline(Information about services in Ontario)Tel: 1-888-230-3505

TranslifelineTel: 1-877-330-6366

Self-help Resources

Virtual Support Groups

No Cost/ Low Cost Supports and Counselling

Psychological Assessment

Finding A Therapist: ($)

7 Cups ($$$)

Affordable therapy network ($)

Amanda Bates, Skyline Counselling ($$$)Ages 18+Adults living with chronic illness, chronic pain and disability1-683-307-2695

Amira Delorme, Registered Psychotherapist ($$$)Ages 14+Trauma, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, somatic approaches; approx. $150/session with sliding scale; free 15-minute consult; day and evening appointments(249) 202-2265

Andréanne Charbonneau, Creating Connection ($$$)Ages 12+Anxiety, grief, pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, fertility, life transitions(705) 221-7567

Art Therapy for grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress

Better Help ($$$)

Boyd Therapy and WellnessAnxiety/depression, trauma, BPD, burnout, self-esteem; online booking

Brenda Atkin, RSW ($$$)Ages 18+ADHD, anxiety, shame and guilt, grief and loss, adverse childhood events, insomnia, substance use(226) 602-8700

Christine Contant, Daring Insights Psychotherapy ($$$)Ages 18+Trauma and grief specialist; ACT, DBT and trauma approaches; $150/hour, some direct billing; online

Creating Connections (direct billing)

Dialectical Behavioural Therapist ($$$)

Discounted counselling for Northern Ontario à Northern Ontario – Kingston Counselling

First Session ($$$)

Gestalt Therapy Student clinic ($)

Layla ($$$)

Psychology Today ($$$)

Rock of Peace Counselling

Trauma Specialist (EMDR)

Trauma Specialist (EMDR)

Support for Women

Support for Men

Family Support

Support for Seniors

Support for Caregivers

Support for Children/Youth

Free and community services

Alateen: teens affected by someone’s drinking

BounceBack Ontario: coached CBT for anxiety/depressionAges 15–17CBT-based skill-building and coaching, online program

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: problem solving & emotion regulation (free app)

CMHA Cochrane-TimiskamingAges 16+Crisis, case management, counselling, early intervention in psychosis705-232-4344

Free Counselling CanadaAny ageFree counselling by video call or phone647-490-2992 · TeamLead@FreeCounsellingCanada.ca

INSPIRE CentreAges 0–19 (to 21 if still in high school)OT, behavioural interventions, feeding clinic, home-based needs, coordinated service planningKesley Egan · 705-264-4700 ext. 244

Just As I Am, Anxiety Toolbox, Cannabis Workbook (PDF)

Kids Help Phone: counselling & crisis servicesChildren and youth up to 20Free, confidential 24/7 support and referrals from mental health professionals; a good place to start or while waiting for servicesCall 1-800-668-6868

LGBT Youthline: peer support & resources

Misiway: Child & Youth CounsellingUnder 19Culturally grounded mental health and addictions counselling; office or virtual; land-based activities, suicide prevention, anger/behavioural support, psychological assessments705-264-2200 · info@misiway.ca · referrals from parents/guardians, teachers, service providers and youth 12+

NEOFACSAges 0–17Single-session intake within 2 weeks; waitlist may apply for ongoing counselling; virtual groups mainly for parents705-360-7100 or 1-800-665-7743

North Bay Regional Health Centre: Eating Disorders ClinicAges 9–17Specialized eating-disorder care; doctor referral required

One Stop Talk: on-demand psychotherapy video callChildren and youth up to 17Single-session counselling with regulated professionals1-855-416-8255

Positive Parenting Canada: Triple P Online (free) (handout PDF)Parents and caregivers in the Cochrane districtFree online Triple P programs: for baby (under 12 months), for children up to 12, and Teen Triple P (10–16); learn at your own pace on any deviceFree programming: 705-360-1690 · Josee.Bouchard@neofacs.org

Timmins Youth Wellness Hub (YWHO)Ages 12–25Up to 3 in-office appointments per month for Iroquois Falls youth, no waitlist; up to 12 virtual sessionsMeagan Cooper · 705-268-0400 · maegan.cooper@ywhtimmins.ca

What’s Up: on-demand counselling (up to age 17)Mon–Fri noon–8pm1-855-416-8255

WoodGreen: Services for Children with Developmental DisabilitiesUnder 18 with a developmental disabilitySupport for children and families including community participation; confirm catchment for northern Ontario

Private and fee-for-service options

Bright Spot Therapy ServicesSpeech-language pathology705-300-2787

Clarity Counselling ServicesAges 9+ (Amilie)Anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment, chronic illness, substance use, self-esteem; bilingual French servicesOnline booking or 249-201-5654

Compassionate Psychotherapy Ontario: AmiraAges 14+Trauma and childhood trauma; approx. $150/session, sliding scale, free 15-minute consult249-202-2265 · amira@compassionate-psychotherapy.com

Counselling.caChildren and youthSingle-session and routine child counselling; approx. $100/sessionoffice@counselling.ca · 778-800-6262

Creating Connections: Angela Julian, RSWAges 4+ and adultsPerson-centred/SFT; emotional regulation, social skills, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm/suicidal ideation, caregiver–child relationshipsOnline booking or 705-221-7567

Creating Connections: Kelly Lamothe, RSWAges 3–12ACT, trauma/attachment-informed, DBT, SFT, CBT; trauma, grief, chronic illness, anxiety, stress/burnout; NIHB-approvedOnline booking or 705-221-7567

Ensemble Counselling: Sabrina ProvençalChildren and familiesChildren’s mental health and trauma-informed care; ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression, attachment concerns, impacts of traumaOnline booking

FFEW: Individual TherapyChildren, teens and parentsPlay-based approaches, CBT, emotional regulation, parent coaching; virtual across Ontario647-360-3294

Flourish Health ServicesChildren and youthMultidisciplinary paediatric services: psychology, assessment, social work, speech-language, OT416-694-3456

Leon PsychologyAges 9–13Children’s mental health and parent support; province-wide virtual psychology and psychotherapyinfo@leonpsychology.ca

Melissa Poliquin, Registered PsychotherapistAges 10+Adolescents, young adults and adults: self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress(249) 201-8274 · Timmins

Nancy Robin, Registered PsychotherapistChildren and youthAnxiety, stress, depression, burnout, life transitions; approx. $150/session, free 15-minute consult249-487-0742

Positive Parenting Canada (handout PDF)Parents and caregiversEvidence-based parenting support, online and in-person groups; 4 free groups per year plus paid servicesFree programming: 705-360-1690 · Josee.Bouchard@neofacs.org · Paid programming: julie.london@kinark.on.ca

Timmins Family Counselling Centre ($$)Ages 12+Counselling, approx. $100/session; sliding scale and low-cost sessions available705-267-7333

Indigenous Supports (status & non status)

Well-being and lifestyle apps