Mental Health and Wellness Support
On this site you will find national and community mental health resources. While there are many mental health organizations and resources available throughout Canada, it can be difficult to know where to start looking. This site intends to break down this barrier by compiling national resources into one place. You are encouraged to utilize this site for yourself or to share it with anyone who may benefit from it.
Please note that this site is accessible to anyone, not just EllisDon employees. If you are an EllisDon employee looking for internal resources such as EllisDon’s Employee Assistance Programs and benefits offerings, please visit the Mental Health & Wellness Hub on the EllisDon portal HERE
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy (often called talk therapy or therapy for short) is a form of treatment for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health symptoms and issues, such as stressful life events, trauma, addiction, medical illnesses, grief, persistent low mood and anxiety. READ MORE....
Suicide and Immediate Distress
On this page you will find immediate support for distress and suicidal thoughts and behaviours. These resources can be used for yourself, or to obtain information about how to support someone with these concerns.
Substance Use
Substance use disorders can develop after prolonged and problematic use of substances such as drugs or alcohol. On this page, you will find substance use support resources, including community-based treatment clinics.
Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can manifest in many forms, including in both emotional and physical symptoms, as well as disruptions to daily life. On this page, you will find resources that address stress and anxiety and provide treatment options.
Depression
Depression affects individuals in many ways and can result in the inability to engage effectively in daily routines, socialization and work. On this page, you will find information that assist in navigating symptoms of depression.
Trauma
Experiencing trauma may lead to significant disruptions to daily life, and to the possibility of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. If you have experienced a traumatic incident, these resources may be useful in helping you to process and navigate the trauma.
Loss and Grief
On this page, you will find resources that pertain to loss and grief. Losing someone close to us can result in low mood, anxiety, impacts to daily function, and negative coping mechanisms.
Anti-Racism
Racism can take shape in many forms and can manifest from bias and prejudice that remain in our society. If you have experienced racism or wish to understand more about the impacts of racism, you will find resources on this page that support anti-racism efforts, initiatives and reading materials.
LGBTQS2+
This page supports the lived experiences of members of the LGBTQS2+ community with resources that address homophobia, inclusion efforts and educative initiatives.
Indigenous Peoples
On this page, you will find resources that support the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including mental health resources, educative materials on reconciliation efforts, and national events and initiatives.
If you are experiencing significant mental health concerns, are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, please utilize Canada’s national suicide hotline, 9-8-8 by either text or call.
A 9-8-8 operator will speak to you without judgement and work to support you on a confidential basis.
If safety is in immediate risk, please call 9-1-1.
For more immediate support resources, please click here.
