Links and Resources
Mental Health Resources:
In Canada and the USA;
If you are someone you know is in need of urgent medical support call: 9-1-1
If you are someone you know is thinking about suicide call or text: 9-8-8 to access suicide crisis hotline 24/7
United States National Central Access to Mental Health and Addiction Resources: 1-800-662-4357
Ontario Central Access to Mental Health and Addictions Resources: 1-866-531-2600
Canada Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Canadian Associations:
Canadian Association of Nurses
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses
American Associations:
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Books:
Check out your local library or libby app for free access to these books.
The Body Keeps Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Myth of Normal, Gabor Maté
What Happened To You, Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry
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