Resources
Like most of our resources, they are ongoing. When we see something that is mental health or creativity themed we share it here. If you have any to add, please let us know. We are always expanding the list.
For current events like workshops, discussions, panels and live events, please go to our Instagram.
Keep checking in, it is always growing.
We are not affiliated or sponsored by any of the companies or businesses listed.
We at CreateBeing have not participated in all of the organization/programs etc. and can’t speak for the experience of using their services. We are here to share that this exists and hope that it can be of service to you. We encourage you to do research or reach out to them to see if it is a fit for you.
We are open to any support including monetary by sharing these resources. Please contact us.
Need to talk to someone? (phone and Text lines)
One-on-one anonymous text-based, stigmatization-free, peer-based support for individuals struggling with mental illness.
Suicide Prevention
Check your Province HERE
LGBTQ Youth Line 1-800-268-9688
Sunday-Friday 4-9:30PM EST Text: 647-694-4275
Chat online: www.youthline.ca
Email: [email protected]
Kids Help Phone – kidshelpphone.ca or phone 1-800-668-6860
Text 647-557-5882
Call 416-960-WARM (9276)
Warm Line is a confidential & anonymous service for adults (18+). The Warm Line is not a crisis line.
Are you feeling lonely? Distressed? Isolated?
Did you have a bad day and need someone to talk to?
Chat online, text or call a Warm Line peer support worker.
EVERY NIGHT 8PM-MIDNIGHT EST.
MDAO offers free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
Telephone Support Line: 1-866-363-MOOD (6663).
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peer support is all about people sharing knowledge and experience and offering emotional, social or practical help to others who have similar experiences.
Bean Bag Chat, Stella’s Place app made for young adults and students to access online peer support, online counselling, and to view resources.
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
Drug and Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505
Health Services Information for Ontarians Connex Ontario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling. We are funded by the Government of Ontario.
Our information and referral service is live answer 24/7, confidential and free.
CAMH ,Crisis and emergency
Visit your local emergency department or call 911
- Contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario by dialing 1-866-797-0000
- Distress centres and crisis resources operated by various agencies are open 24 hours a day if you need to talk to someone.
- CAMH Emergency department is located at 250 College Street, Toronto.
Treatment services from CAMH
- Call Access CAMH at (416) 535-8501 and select option 2 for information about accessing CAMH services. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m
Side note: Thank you to our friend, Marc for sharing these resources with us.
Therapy, Counselling, Community Supports
Affordable and confidential video counseling/therapy when you want it, where you want it. First session is FREE.
Other Resources
Apps
Simple Habit, Meditation (click the link to get 2 weeks of their Premium plan free!)
Booster Buddy personal wellness journey manager. This app helped me get me in check.
Got stuff to do and need help to focus?
PODCASTS
A Piece of Work, Art themed
TedTalks, Knowledge themed
Creative Pep Talk, Entrepreneur Artists themed
Creativity Everything, discuss creativity with creatives
You, Me, Empathy, connecting with other feely humans.
Creativity School, talk with creatives and share process stories.
The Creative Introvert, support introverts with marketing and process supports.
Accidental Creative, strategies and discussions around creativity
A Mighty Practice, creative process and artists
Creative/Fun
For update to date and upcoming events, please see our Instagram posts and Stories.
Keys to Creativity with David Gauntlett
TWC’s free virtual creative writing workshops
Books
Any book by Brene Brown
You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay
Steal Like An Artist, Austin Kleon
The Desire Map, Danielle LaPorte
Essentialism, Greg Mckeown
Making is Connecting, David Gauntlett