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Let's Talk about Mental Health

See what others have had to say on why mental health matters... Add your thoughts to the conversation .

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Mental health safety should be part of the workplace safety requirements at every job.

- Brenda

The more we acknowledge the importance of taking care of our mental health, the more we normalize talking about it!

- Olivia

Take regular breaks when studying. This is important to improve your mental health.

- Brian

Working and studying in a new country can be difficult. Take your time, assess and do not take on too much. You will be your best.

- Abushankar Patel

Mental health is just as important as physical health and simply acknowledging that is not enough. We must set plans into motion for the wellbeing of everyone - friends, family, neighbors and all. Thanks!

- Aamir

Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority. This goes double for your mental health!

- Luke

You are not alone and things will get better!

- Ogheneyoma Ovadje

Mental health should be the first thing on every employers mind.

- Corey

Mental health is essential to physical health. At its core, good mental health is the very basis of the foundation that we build ourselves on. It promotes self-confidence and structures our lives.

- Glenda

CNA Counselling Services

As a student at CNA, you have access to a counsellor to help you understand and work through your personal or academic challenges. We are here for you!
Each campus and each online program have a professional counsellor assigned and ready to support you throughout your academic journey at CNA.
Counselling services are provided, at no charge, in a private and confidential setting to CNA students in-person, as well as through phone or video. To schedule an appointment please contact your campus counsellor.

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Community Mental Health Supports:

If you need help outside of our office hours, the following mental health resources are available:
Bridge the gApp
Visit bridgethegapp.ca
This is the ‘go-to’ website for mental health information and connection to local supports and services.
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811 Healthline
Call 8-1-1
You can call 24/7 to speak with experienced, local registered nurses about physical and mental health services and questions about health-related topics.
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Hope for Wellness Help Line
Call 1-855-242-3310
Offers 24/7 mental health counselling and crisis intervention to Indigenous people across Canada. Telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Systems Navigator
Call 1-877-999-7589
Available 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, to help people navigate the mental health and addictions system, problem solve, review options and connect to services.
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Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call 9-8-8
Offers support from trained responders, available 24/7/365, to anyone who is thinking of suicide, or who is worried about someone they know.
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Lifewise Mental Health Peer Services
Call 1-855-753-2560
Offers non-emergency, non-crisis telephone peer support daily for people with mental health issues and their loved ones.
Open 10:00am – 12:00am seven days a week.
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Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-330-6366
A peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
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Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868
Provides free 24/7 phone, live chat and texting support in English and French.
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