This is a community-driven, non-profit initiative. We believe that self-care should not be expensive or complicated. It can be as simple as taking a deep breath for a minute, or pausing to notice and write down your emotions.
The Self-care Toolkit is designed to provide free and accessible mental health support tools for the Toronto community. Whether you are a student navigating stress or someone living alone and building a life in the city, this is a small “healing corner” created for you.
Includes the full self-help guide along with printable worksheets that can be reused. It is recommended to print on Letter-size paper.
Self-Care Kit 自助心理册
Health Triangle Worksheet 健康三角自测表
Mood Journal情绪日记
Decide what you need now
I am feeling anxious.
SOS Emotional First Aid
Check in with myself
Self-Awareness
Track my health.
Self-Evaluation
(These organizations offer ongoing access to information, treatment services, and research resources.)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- Overview: Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and research centre, offering authoritative resources and information on mental health care and treatment.
- Website: camh.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- Overview: A national organization dedicated to promoting mental health and supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges through education, advocacy, and community-based services.
- Website: toronto.cmha.ca
International Psychology Association of Canada
- Founded in 2020, committed to raising mental health awareness within the Chinese community and bridging cultural gaps in accessing mental health support.
- Website: ipaccanada.org
(These numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
Suicide Crisis Helpline
- Phone/Text： 9-8-8
- Time: 24/7
- Overview: A nationwide crisis support service in Canada, available by phone or text, with additional online chat support options.
- Website: 988.ca
Toronto Distress Centre
- Phone： 416-408-4357
- Time: 24/7
- Overview: Provides immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. If you need help right now, please call immediately.
- Website: dcogt.com
310-COPE Crisis Line
- Phone/Text: 1-855-310-2673
- Dial 310-COPE (310-2673) within Ontario
- Service Covered: York Region、North York、South Simcoe
- Overview: A free and confidential crisis support line available across Ontario, providing immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, and mental health assistance.
- Website: yssn.ca/crisis-services/310-cope/
Good2Talk – Student Support Helpline
- Phone:1-866-925-5454
- Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868
- Overview: Overview:A free, confidential mental health support service for post-secondary students in Ontario, offering professional counselling and information.
- Website:https://good2talk.ca/
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911.
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