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Developed by: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Summary: Well Central is an accessible and completely free virtual Recovery College. Well Central offers interactive courses that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being. Well Central offers a tailored online journey providing support, resources and guided courses, valuing each visitor’s unique experience. Courses include:
Developed by: Bridge the gapp was co-designed by Canadian governmental and community partners and people with lived experience with mental illness and addictions. Originally developed in Newfoundland and Labrador, it has been recognized nationally and internationally, and has been a trusted source for resources and services since 2015.
Summary: Bridge the gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions. Bridge the gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services and allows Canadians to share their own personal stories and read other’s stories on the Wall of Hope.
Developed by: The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH).
Summary: It all starts with knowledge. The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) provides a series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health. You can find tutorials on several topics related to mental health, addiction, and depression.
Note: Some of these tutorials will require the creation of a free account on CAMH course site.
Developed by: The Government of Canada.
Summary: Find free, virtually delivered mental health and substance use supports that are available across the country on canada.ca/mental-health. Click “Go to Resource” to find information on:
Developed by: The National Overdose Response Service (NORS), a collaborative initiative between people who use drugs, Grenfell Ministries, the Brave Technology Co-op, and Dr. Monty Ghosh.
Summary: NORS is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, nonjudgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs.
Click “Go to Resource” to learn more.
Developed by: The Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA). CAPSA is a national organization of subject matter experts, researchers and educators dedicated to changing approaches to Substance Use Health through training, education and consulting.
Summary: This podcast series was created to talk about substance use health - something that can be hard for many of us. Tune in if you are curious about substance use health or have questions about it. There will be difficult questions about substance use that often don’t have easy answers. CAPSA’s aim is not to be confrontational, but also not to shy away from controversial ideas. Be open to hearing them on their podcast!
Developed by: The Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI).
Summary: In pain management, opioids are medications that work by blocking pain signals in your brain and spinal cord. Most effective when prescribed to manage acute pain, opioids are sometimes used along with other therapies as part of a chronic pain treatment plan. Safe doses of opioids should only be used in chronic pain patients if they allow the patient to improve function and achieve practical goals. Visit this webpage to learn more about opioids including how to start a trial, managing your opioids, or decreasing your usage.
Note: Opioids do not cure chronic pain and they come with some serious risks. Opioids should not be relied on as an important treatment for chronic pain as there is not a lot of scientific literature that supports the use of opioids for chronic pain. It is important to work with your health care provider to ensure you are using your opioids safely and effectively.
Developed by: The clinical and research team at Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic at Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario and pain clinic partners across Canada.
Summary: Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain is an online course with the primary goal is to provide you with an understanding of how cannabis works in your body as well as the benefits and risks associated with using. This course has been developed with a group of medical professionals to support people just like you. Topics covered includes:
Developed by: The helpline is operated by Donna Cona, an Indigenous organization, and funded by the Government of Canada.
Summary: The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut.
Developed by: Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA). CAPSA believes in multiple pathways to increased health including peer support groups and developing your individual substance use health goals.
Summary: This peer-facilitated group offers a few simple practices and tools designed to help those who are questioning their relationship with substances by: