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)

The Colour Project
(volunteer peer support)

One-on-one anonymous text-based, stigmatization-free, peer-based support for individuals struggling with mental illness.

Suicide Prevention

Check your Province HERE

Talk to someone

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

Warm Line

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.

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)

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.

Stella’s Place

Peer Support

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.

416-461-2345

Connex Ontario

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.