Care & Support

External Support and Resources

From financial tools and crisis support to LGBTQ+ communities, disability and regional organizations, there are a variety of other resources available that can help you get the answers and support you need.

Mental health

  • Talk Suicide

    Connect to a crisis responder by phone or text to get help without judgement.
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  • Trans Lifeline

    Trans peer support run by and for trans people.
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  • Hope for Wellness Helpline

    24/7 support for Indigenous people across Canada, including chat and phone.
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  • Kids Help Phone

    24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
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Chronic pain

  • Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAMPI)

    Online educational tool to help people understand their pain and how to manage it.
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  • Sex, Pain & Endometriosis

    Learn about how to manage painful sex.
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2SLGBTQIA+

  • Queer Care Kit

    A project developed to translate academic research to the public on the mental health and well-being of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities with a goal to empower 2SLGBTQQIA+ people with knowledge about their communities.
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  • Egale

    Resources and research providing reliable & up-to-date tools and information for 2SLGBTQI people & communities, service providers, schools, and companies.
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Disability

  • Government of Canada

    A tool for identifying, clarifying and promoting policies to address issues that affect people with disabilities.
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  • World Health Organization

    Helps people understand disabilities
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  • Government of Canada

    Helps people gauge if they're eligible for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits.
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  • Resolute Legal Disability Lawyers

    Free resources to help make decisions about a disability claim.
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  • Government of Canada

    Information about disability tax credit.
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  • Government of Canada

    Information about disability insurance.
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  • Government of Canada

    Information about EI sickness benefits.
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  • Social Security Tribunal of Canada

    Information about how to get help from other people or organizations to appeal to the Social Security Tribunal.
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  • Government of Alberta

    Financial support and assistance, health benefits, service dogs, daily living and housing supports for people living with a disability in Alberta.
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  • Government of British Columbia

    Programs and services for people living with a disability in B.C.
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  • Premier's Council on Disabilities

    Directory of provincial and non-profit assistance for people living with disabilities in New Brunswick.
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  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

    List of programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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  • Government of Manitoba

    Information about financial assistance, health (dental, optical and prescription drug) coverage, and other special needs, including medical supplies and equipment to persons living with severe and prolonged disabilities in Manitoba.
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  • Government of Nova Scotia

    The Disability Support Program serves children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, long-term mental illness and physical disabilities in a range of community-based, residential and vocational/day programs.
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  • Government of the Northwest Territories

    A list of programs and services available for persons with disabilities and their caregivers delivered by GNWT departments, agencies, and partners.
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  • Government of Ontario

    Find information about income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
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  • Government of Saskatchewan

    Learn about services available to you to help with issues related to housing, income assistance, and other options.
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island

    Assistance for Islanders living with disabilities.
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  • Government of Yukon

    Supports to help people with disabilities in Yukon to live with maximum independence; be part of community; and live with dignity.
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  • Government of Quebec

    Customized help to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers throughout the service-access process.
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  • Nunavummi Disabilities

    Resources for people with disabilities in Nunavut.
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