Free Resources

This tool is freely available and intended for any employee dealing with low mood or depression. It is relevant to individuals at work, off work or returning to work.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nationwide charitable mental health organization. Its website has a variety of information on mental health and mental illness, including information about coping with stress.

Mental Health Works helps organizations manage their duty to accommodate employees experiencing mental disabilities and helps employers respond immediately and appropriately when employees experience mental health problems and effectively manage performance and productivity issues. It is founded on the belief that focusing on solutions around mental health issues in the workplace will benefit employers and employees alike.

The Canadian Psychological Associationprovides downloadable information sheets on self-care.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Caregiver Guidelines and Toolkit provides resources on ensuring mental wellness and effective support.

The OSI is a resource for caregivers and family members of somebody living with an Operational Stress Injury (eg. PTSD). It provides information and self-care tools to aid in a caregiver role.

VON is a not-for-profit, national health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions on a 24/7 basis.