May 6 to 12 is Mental Health Week, a time to continue the important conversation around mental health and wellness.
This year’s theme, “Compassion connects us all,” is a valuable reminder to be kind—not only to others, but also to ourselves. If you or a loved one are looking for support, there are some valuable resources available near you.
Get immediate help
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1 or contact a 24/7 help line below:
Request a free counselling session
If you need mental health support, you can connect with a counsellor through one of the community-based programs below:
- The Halton Region branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association provides free single-session counselling (external link) by phone or video Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-person service is available in Oakville on Wednesdays and in Milton on Thursdays. Call 289-291-5396 to schedule a session.
- One Stop Talk (external link) connects youth under the age of 17 and their families with a professional therapist at a community-based mental health agency. Call 1-855-416-8255 or use the online chat service Monday to Friday from 12 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m.
To learn more about Mental Health Week, visit the Canadian Mental Health Association’s website (external link). When we extend kindness and support each other’s health and wellness, we make Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.