February Resource Round Up
Mental Health Research, Programs & Supports for the Black Community In Canada, February is celebrated as Black History Month, where we honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. This month we’re highlighting the contributions of Black researchers and scholars, as well as Black-led organizations within the work of suicide […]
January Resource Round Up
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Podcasts Each month, our team curates a list of mental health, suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention resources around a common theme. For January, we’re featuring three podcasts helping to share information and increase action in support of mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention. Reach In, Reach Out – International Association […]
November Resource Round Up
Our monthly resource round up is here! This month, we’re featuring resources that have been released this year, and that we haven’t had a chance to feature yet. If you have a resource you’d like to be included in a future round up, let us know! “Lean In and Listen: Suicide Prevention Guide” by Canadian […]
October 2025 Resource Round Up: Women’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Did you know? October is recognized as Women’s History Month in Canada! To help support women’s mental health and wellbeing, we’ve curated a list of national resources that may help increase knowledge and understanding, as well as local organizations serving Waterloo Region, whose programs and services may support positive mental health and wellbeing for women. […]
September 2025 Resource Round Up: Support for Parents and Caregivers
Support for Parents & Caregivers September brings the start of school and the beginning of the fall season. Transitions and new experiences can impact children, youth, and the adults in their life. This month’s collection of resources has been curated to help provide parents and caregivers with information and support to manage their wellbeing during […]
August 2025 Resource Round Up: Youth Mental Health
August; the last month of summer before school statrts, and also the month that hosts International Youth Day! For this Resource Round Up, we’ve compiled some of our most used resources pertaining to all things youth mental health. The resources included below have been organized based on their intended purpose, from general information, to helplines, […]
July 2025 Resource Round-Up: Social Connection
Summers is the season of beach days, backyard BBQs, and spending evenings in the park with family or friends. For many, summer is a time to be more social and develop connections with others. Having a positive relationships with others is a protective factor for our mental health and wellbeing. In this month’s Resource Round-Up, […]
June 2025 Resource Round Up: Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources June is recognized as Canadian Men’s Health Month. For this month’s Resource Round-Up, we’re highlighting organizations and resources that are focused on men’s mental health and suicide prevention. To learn more about how suicide impacts men, visit: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Men – Evidence Brief – […]
May 2025 Resource Round-Up: Mental Health Apps
Suicide Prevention Apps Online and digital mental health resources, such as websites, apps, and artificial intelligence tools, are becoming more popular. To help support the development of safe, quality, and effective mental health apps in Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada created a Mental Health App Assessment framework with support from Health Canada and […]
April 2025 Resource Round-Up: Counselling Information Supports
April is National Counselling and Psychotherapy month! We know that there can be a lot of questions about counselling and psychotherapy. This month, we’ve collected some resources to help you understand and access counselling or psychotherapy services. Ontario Counselling Finder Develop and led by Family Service Ontario, the Ontario Counselling Finder is an online tool […]