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The federal government website has a collection of mental health resources to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take care of your mental health during pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused stress, concern and uncertainty in many people’s lives. So it’s particularly important to take care of mental health during this time.
The federal government recommends some strategies to combat stress and improve mental wellness.
If you are in crisis
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911.
To access support workers, social workers, psychologists and other professionals through confidential chat sessions or phone calls, text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth or 741741 for adults.
The Wellness Together Canada portal for mental wellness and substance use issues also offers a wide range of resources and support for Canadians.
Fear, stress and worry are normal in a crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes. You might feel like you're no longer in control of things. It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or worried. People react in different ways. Some common feelings include:
- a sense of being socially excluded or judged
- concern about your children's education and well-being
- fear of getting sick with COVID-19 or of making others sick
- worry about losing your job, not being able to work or finances
- fear of being apart from loved ones due to isolation or physical distancing
- helplessness, boredom, loneliness and depression due to isolation or physical distancing
Tips for taking care of yourself
- Stay informed but take breaks from social media and the news.
- Practice physical distancing, but stay socially connected to friends and family through email, phone calls, video chats or social media.
- Practice mindfulness by stretching, meditating or taking deep breaths.
- Try to eat healthy meals, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
- Think about how to use any unexpected flexibility in your daily routine.
- Focus on the positive aspects of your life and things you can control.
- Be kind and compassionate to yourself and others.
- If you can, limit your use of substances. If you do use substances, practice safer use and good hygiene.
More ways to get help
If you need help, you can call:
- your primary health provider
- a registered psychologist
- another mental health provider in your community
You may also find the following contacts helpful.
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.
Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors.
Download the Always There app for additional support or access the Kids Help Phone website.
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.
Crisis Services Canada
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566.
Available to all Canadians seeking support. Visit Crisis Services Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you.
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