Specific resources to HCPS:
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Support groups for HCPs during COVID https://www.desouzainstitute.com/2020/03/24/4307/
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Mindfulness over zoom https://www.desouzainstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/Mindfulness-Flyer.pdf
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ECHO course “Coping with COVID” for HCPs: https://camh.echoontario.ca/echo-coping-with-covid/
COVID-19 specific resources for the public
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CAMH coping resources for COVID-19
Crisis Resources
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211--211 service providing Information and Referral (I&R) for callers to community and social services 24/7 for Central Region (Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and Durham Region), and overnight and on weekends for the rest of Ontario: Dial 2-1-1 CALL 211, TEXT 21166 or online go to 211toronto.ca
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CMHA https://ontario.cmha.ca/document-category/services-and-supports/
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Good2Talk - phone 1-866-925-5454 or go to www.good2talk.ca
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408 Help Line - call 408-HELP (4357) or text 45645
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Crisis Text Line - www.crisistextline.ca
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UHN has a crisis services brochure: https://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/Crisis_Services.pdf
Peer Support
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Big White Wall: https://www.bigwhitewall.com/?lang=en-ca – peer-to-peer support
Anxiety
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Anxiety Canada contains a number of tools, teaching guides https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/maps/
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Bounceback Ontario https://bouncebackontario.ca/ - guided workbook to manage anxiety – requires referral on website (see attached, can be GP or self)
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Free University of Toronto course on managing anxiety: https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19
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CALM APP free mindfulness based resources
Substance Use
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RAAM Clinic info https://www.metaphi.ca/raam-clinics/
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https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/nicotine-dependence-clinic
Counseling
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CMHA https://ontario.cmha.ca/document-category/services-and-supports/
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If patients have work benefits – they should also consult their EAP programs.