
Where to Get Mental Health Care
When you need mental health support, your options vary depending on where you live, how much money you make, whether you have access to benefits, and what language you’re most comfortable speaking.
If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

When you need mental health support, your options vary depending on where you live, how much money you make, whether you have access to benefits, and what language you’re most comfortable speaking.

“Put somebody into housing – then look after their needs.”
News Release Ottawa, June 17, 2025 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada releases today its newest report, Housing First – What’s Next?, containing a

The best advice from advocates: talk about the issues and use terms that people use to refer to their own lived experience.

Theme for 2024 – “Money on your Mind. Talk about it! Financial Literacy Month (FLM) occurs every November to promote the importance of financial literacy

The high cost of living in Canada has led to increased financial insecurity, pressures on food and housing affordability, and income inequality —which all significantly impact mental health and well-being.

The high cost of living in Canada has led to increased financial insecurity, income inequality, and pressures on food and housing affordability — which all significantly impact mental health and well-being.

This webinar offers insights on the mental health impacts of the high cost of living on diverse communities and explores the complex relationship between mental

In this fourth and final piece in the series, we explore the costs of therapy and the financial decisions people make when seeking help.