Free resources
This directory aims to provide you with the means to connect to any services you might need.
Sport and mental health resources for Canadians
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 6 pm-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
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
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
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Focused on suicide prevention and support.
www.suicideprevention.ca
eMentalHealth.ca
Offers a directory of mental health services and supports across Canada.
www.ementalhealth.ca
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
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
Coaches Association of Canada
Provides training, certification, and resources for coaches across Canada.
www.coach.ca
True Sport
Promotes values-based and principle-driven sport, including mental health awareness.
www.truesportpur.ca
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
Provides information on ethical sport practices, including mental health.
www.cces.ca
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Provides resources for parents to support their kids as athletes.
www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
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.
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