CRISIS SUPPORT & RESOURCES
If you are in Crisis and need Immediate Support, call 911 or go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department.
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PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
https://ontario.cmha.ca/provincial-mental-health-supports/
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Feeling Wheel: to help you build your feeling vocabulary, practice identifying and labelling a range of emotions you feel. https://feelingswheel.com/
Half smile technique: also known as the Mona Lisa smile is an effective technique to combat stress and relax your mind/body. This technique is used in DBT to assist with tolerating distress and feel calmer. Practice this simple technique, and watch your mood shift immediately. https://dbtselfhelp.com/dbt-skills-list/distress-tolerance/willingness-half-smile/
Box breathing: If you find yourself feeling anxious, on the verge of having a panic attack and/or an anger outburst this breathing technique may help to clear the mind, relax the body and improve focus. https://blog.zencare.co/square-breathing/
Sleep hygiene: Here are some helpful tips on how to get to sleep and wake up feeling rested. https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/SleepHygiene.pdf