Here are some of the many resources available to Catholics with mental health concerns or mental health conditions, and a selection of resources for parish leadership. This is not an exhaustive list.

The Southdown Institute
Provides on-line Outpatient Wellness Services including spiritually integrated counselling and psychotherapy.
(905) 727 4214, or email: administration@southdown.on.ca 

Catholic Family Services
Provide a wide-range of counselling and wellness services.

Catholic Family Services of Durham
https://www.cfsdurham.com/

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin
https://www.cfspd.com/ 

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
https://www.cfssc.ca/ 

Catholic Family Services of Toronto
 https://www.cfstoronto.com/ 

Catholic Family Services of York Region
https://www.ccsyr.org/ 

Ontario 211
Ontario 211 quickly and confidentially connects people to adult and child mental health agencies, and other important information. A comprehensive list for each community can be found by calling 211, or 1-877-330-3213, or by visiting www.211ontario.ca.

ConnexOntario
https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/ 
Connects people to mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in Ontario.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Find your local CMHA Branch: http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/
416-977-5580, or 1-800-875-6213
A national community mental health organization offering supports and resources for all Canadians.

Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.

In Case of Emergency
Go to the nearest hospital, or call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support.

Resources for Parish Leadership:

Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders (American Psychiatric Association Foundation)
https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/faith-mentalhealth-guide.pdf
This guide provides information to help faith leaders work with members of their congregations and their families who are facing mental health challenges.

National Catholic Partnership on Disability
https://www.ncpd.org
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Catholic Partnership on Disability works with dioceses, parishes, ministers, and laity to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church. This webpage has a wide variety of information and resources about mental health, mental illness, and mental health awareness.

The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
https://www.catholicmhm.org/
Based in the United States, The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (CMHM) supports Catholic parishes and dioceses in establishing mental health ministries. A wide variety of information and resources are available on their website.

The Catholic University of America: Mental Health in Congregations Study
https://sociology.catholic.edu/mental-health-congregations/index.html
The Catholic University of America, Department of Sociology. This American-based study addresses the questions: How do faith leaders and communities respond to [people living with mental health concerns]? and, How has mental health in faith communities been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?