Today we share a candid discussion about mental health. It is our hope that by sharing these stories with you, we can be part of impactful change when it comes to breaking down the stigma around mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Please see the show notes for a list of available resources. This episode contains discussions of mental illness, trauma, PTSD and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
CANADA SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICE
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7).For residents of Québec, call 1 866 APPELLE (1.866.277.3553).
RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE OPP:
THE HEALTHY WORKPLACE TEAM
The Healthy Workplace Team offers OPP employees, their family members, auxiliaries, and retirees access to a number of mental, physical and spiritual health supports. These confidential supports include psychologists, peer support, mental health clinicians, chaplains and care navigators. To connect or find out more information, a Healthy Workplace Team member is available by phone 24/7 at toll-free 1-844-OPP-9409 (1-844-677-9409). If you have questions, feel free to email us at OPPHealth@opp.ca.
Please note that this is not a crisis line.
BADGE OF LIFE CANADA
Badge of Life Canada is a national charitable volunteer organization supporting police and corrections personnel dealing with psychological injuries suffered in the line of duty.
519-377-6959
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Boots on the Ground is a charitable organization offering 24/7 peer support services by phone to retired and serving first responders across the province. Each team member of the volunteer service has received peer support and suicide prevention training.
1-833-677-2668
OPP BEYOND THE BLUE
OPP Beyond The Blue is a peer-led, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting families of law enforcement officers within the Ontario Provincial Police. As a Chapter of Canada Beyond the Blue, they strive to promote an awareness of our officer’s worth as well as an understanding of the joys and struggles that are uniquely experienced in life in law enforcement.
WOUNDED WARRIORS CANADA
Wounded Warriors Canada is a national, charitable mental health service provider utilizing clinical best practices and evidence-based care to create an environment of compassion, resiliency and hope for Canada’s Veterans, First Responders and their families.
1-888-706-4808
ENCOMPASS MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM (OPPA)
The Encompass Mental Health Wellness Program provides eligible OPPA and COA members with timely access to confidential, effective and safe mental health support and services that are customized just for them.
Call 24/7: 1-866-794-9117
RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE:
WELLNESS TOGTHER CANADA
Wellness Together Canada is a free mental health and substance use website to support people across Canada and Canadians living abroad, with: immediate text support, information and videos on common mental health issues, mental wellness programs you can do on your own and with coaching, monitored communities of support and individual phone, video, and text counselling. Learn more: 1-866-585-0445
WHO IS IT FOR: All Canadians
Website: https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
KIDS HELP PHONE
Kids Help Phone is a free, national, 24/7 e-mental health service providing counselling, information and referrals text and phone-based support. Kids Help Phone also provides information on how to access community support services for youth.
Call 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868
WHO IT IS FOR: All kids, teens and young adults across Canada Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELP LINE
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed. Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
LGBT YOUTHLINE ONTARIO
LGBT Youthline Ontario is an Ontario-wide peer-support for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people through text and live chat with peer support volunteers. Their services are available from Sunday to Friday from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Text 647-694-4275 Live Chat www.youthline.ca/
Email askus@youthline.ca
WHO IS IT FOR: LGBTTQQ2SI individuals across Ontario Website: https://www.youthline.ca/
TOGETHER ALL
Together All is a free, safe, online peer-to-peer mental health community that is accessible 24/7 to help those experiencing anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Commissioned by over 250 organizations globally, Together All is an online service that provides access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues through online peer-to-peer support.
WHO IS IT FOR: All Ontarians aged 16+ Website: https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
BOUNCE BACK ONTARIO
BounceBack Ontario is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario. It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
WHO IS IT FOR: All Ontarians aged 15+ Website: https://bouncebackontario.ca/
MIND BEACON
The MindBeacon Therapist Guided Program is 100% covered by the Government of Ontario to support all Ontario residents through stress and mental well-being concerns during COVID-19. There are no appointments to keep - you complete the therapy when it works for you, through secure message-based therapy that is always guided and supported by a Registered Ontario Therapist.
At MindBeacon, your therapist will guide you through a 12-week program. They will personally select readings, exercises, and activities to help you develop new skills. There are no face-to-face appointments - instead you have access to unlimited secure text-based messages that they'll always respond to within a couple days.
Email help@mindbeacon.com
WHO IT IS FOR: Everyone in Ontario Website: https://info.mindbeacon.com/btn542
SARAH ROUTHIER:
Full presentation: OPP Beyond the Blue Presents: Don't Forget Your Roots with Sarah Routhier https://youtu.be/IxLvWF31vd0
Book: Don’t Forget Your Roots is available on Amazon in both paperback and audiobook formats.
For more information about the Sylvain Routhier Memorial Foundation, please visit www.sylvainrouthierfoundation.com