The Council on Aging of Ottawa

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Nurturing Mental Wellness
and Resiliency

Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness. Issues surrounding COVID will also be considered.

Crisis Resources

9-1-1
If someone wants to injure themselves, end their life, or hurt someone else

The Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
613-238-3311
www.dcottawa.on.ca

Mental Health Crisis Line
613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
crisisline.ca

Other Resources

Your Family Doctor
They can assess & treat or refer for specialized services

Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310
www.hopeforwellness.ca
24hr wellness line for members of the Indigenous community who would like help navigating challenging situations and accessing supports.

Métis Nation of Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
1-877-767-7572
For culturally specific mental health and addiction supports for Indigenous adults, youth, and families in Ontario (available in English and French)

GPCSO Mindfulness Group
https://www.gpcso.org/en/our-services/mindfulness.aspx

Individual, couples, and walk-in counselling
Family Services Ottawa
(613) 725-3601 Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
(613) 722-2225 Catholic Family Services
(613) 233-8478

Mental Health Helpline (Information)
1-866-531-2600

 

Community Health Centres
1-866-532-3161 to find local CHC

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Fountain of Health
https://fountainofhealth.ca/

Fountain of Health Wellness App
https://wellnessapp.ca/app/login

Mental Health Quiz

A Note About COVID-19

Everyone is feeling the impact of the current pandemic situation. Mental health is not something you are struggling with alone. Although circumstances are difficult, we are all making our best efforts to keep ourselves and those we love safe and healthy. Give yourself credit for your efforts to stop the spread of COVID 19 and reach out if you feel you need more support or are worried about your own mental health. Recognize as well, that our recovery when the pandemic is over may take some time. We need to give ourselves permission to take the time and steps necessary for our own recovery process.