Guided Self-Help

Mixed care that involves both self-directed reading and resources, plus regular support from a care provider like a coach, social worker or other type of professional, either online, phone, or in person!

Algonquin’s Counselling Services Drop-in Groups

Drop-in groups are facilitated by Algonquin employees and are open to all students. These include:
– Spill the Tea
– Photography – Connecting Through Perspective
– Studying in the Parent Zone
Group counsellingĀ boosts your skills, coping strategies, and support system by providingĀ a safe, supportive environment where you can share your experiences. It enhances your connection to others, and provides you with a variety of approaches and perspectives to help you deal with challenges.
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Wellness Together Canada

Wellness Together Canada provides connections to a number of support programs for individuals confronting mental health issues.Ā Users must create an account to track their progress.

To learn more, click here.

Y Mind Canada

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program for young people who are aged 18 to 30 and struggling with mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Anxiety can impact our lives by preventing us from doing what we want or need to do. It can also be an isolating experience. Ā This free program brings young people who have similar thoughts and feelings together. Participants learn evidence-based skills from trained mental health professionals and report feeling reduced anxiety, increased well-being and feeling less alone following the program.

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Bounceback

BounceBackĀ®Ā is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). 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.

Telephone coaching sessions typically last 15-20 mins long and are usually scheduled every 2-3 weeks.Ā A referral is needed for the program.

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