Mental Health Resources for Canadians
Performance is just one aspect of life as an athlete. Mental health is equally, if not more, important. Below is a list of organizations and resources available in Canada:
Hotlines
Kids Help Phone
Confidential support for any concern available 24/7.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Youthspace.ca
Emotional and crisis support via text and chat open 6pm-Midnight PST, 365 days a year.
Text: (778) 783-0177
www.youthspace.ca
Canadian Sport Helpline
Offers support to athletes experiencing abuse or harassment in sport.
Phone: 1-888-837-7678
www.abuse-free-sport.ca
Mental Health Crisis Line
Provides crisis intervention and emotional support for individuals in distress.
www.crisisline.ca
Canadian Mental Health Organizations
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Promotes mental health and supports people experiencing mental illness.
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Offers various mental health services and support across communities in Canada.
www.cmha.ca
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Focused on suicide prevention and support.
www.suicideprevention.ca
Mental Health Literacy
Evidence-based information about mental health for teens, educators, and parents.
www.mentalhealthliteracy.org
MindYourMind
Interactive tools and resources to help manage stress, crisis, and mental health problems.
www.mindyourmind.ca
Anxiety Canada
Dedicated to helping people understand and manage anxiety.
www.anxietycanada.com
Sport-related Mental Health Organizations
Game Plan
Canada’s total athlete wellness program, offering support in mental health, career, and more.
www.mygameplan.ca
Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS)
Offers specialized mental health services for competitive and high-performance athletes.
www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca
Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative
Promotes wellness and mental health and provides resources for student-athletes.
www.samhi.ca
Other Sport-related Organizations
Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA)
Practitioners focus on mental performance and well-being in sports.
www.cpa-apc.org
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
Promotes the development of science and ethical practice in the field of sport psychology.
www.appliedsportpsych.org
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
Provides information on ethical sport practices, including mental health.
www.cces.ca
True Sport
Promotes values-based and principle-driven sport, including mental health awareness.
www.truesportpur.ca
Coaching Association of Canada
www.coach.ca
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Provides resources for parents to support their kids as athletes.
www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
Other Directories
eMentalHealth.ca
Offers a directory of mental health services and supports across Canada.
www.ementalhealth.ca
Emergency Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.