Looking for someone to talk to about Mental Health Issues? In the midst of a crisis and need help immediately? Curious as to how mental health affects you and others? Below is a list of resources that are available to help answer some these questions. This is not a comprehensive list but will help you start the journey to healing and improving your mental health.
Reach Out (London, Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin)
Reach Out is a confidential 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people living with mental health or addictions concerns
519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023, or web chat at http://reachout247.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA Middlesex is here to encourage you along your mental health journey.
London Health Sciences Centre -Mental Health Care Program
Through committed teams, we provide evidence-based, compassionate care in partnership with other programs at LHSC and the community. The program offers stabilization and treatment for adults over 16 years of age.
http://www.lhsc.on.ca/About_Us/MHCP_Adult/
Crisis Intake Team -Children & Adolescents
The Crisis and Intake Team is a collaboration between four agencies in London, Middlesex County and Oxford/Elgin Counties. Experienced child and youth counsellors provide a single point of access to two important services for children and youth:
http://www.vanier.com/programs–services/crisis-intake-team.aspx
Call 519-433-0334 anytime day or night.
London Intercommunity Health Centre
We provide health and social services in a welcoming setting to those who experience barriers to care. These barriers may include poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and addictions.
Bell Lets Talk Inititative
https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/
If you are needing a longer-term solution and want to discuss ongoing counselling, contact me through this website or andrew@andrewjdow.com. I’m here to listen and to help!