HERE2HELP: A Community Resource

Jan 9, 2023

Self Referral Form for Local Support

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) is committed to the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. Please complete this form and a trained mental health professional will respond to you within 1 business day. We are Here 2 Help.

Access Immediate Virtual Care

BounceBack

BounceBack® 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.

Online Resources

Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Crisis Training for Essential Workers 
In response to added pressures on essential workers during COVID-19, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has developed a trio of free crisis response training programs designed to help front-line workers deal with the stress of these exceptional circumstances. READ MORE

Psychological First Aid Pocket Guide
First aid for the mind and our social networks is just as important as first aid for the body. Learning psychological first aid skills for mental health crisis could save a life. READ MORE

Mental Health and COVID-19 (series of videos)
Topics include mentally preparing to go back to work, mental fitness, managing alcohol consumption, acts of kindness, anger and frustration and much more! READ MORE 

Basic Needs Supports for the Homeless

Samaritan Centre offers access to showers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm ( no appointment necessary). Access to free laundry services is also available during these times.

Blue Door Soup Kitchen provides lunch Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Elgin Street Mission provides lunch Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and free dinner seven days per week between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Salvation Army’s Cedar Place shelter remains open for women and families experiencing homelessness

Safe Harbour House Overnight Emergency Shelter provides temporary over night shelter to women and gender diverse people aged 19 and up. The shelter has 10 beds as well as access to showers, laundry and light meals. Opened from 9pm to 8am daily. Located at 288 Kingsmount Blvd.

CMHA’s Off the Street Shelter provides nightly emergency shelter for people of any gender, aged 18 and older experiencing homelessness. Doors open at 10pm