Navigating health and community services can be difficult. While our programs focus on supporting individuals with brain injuries, we are dedicated to helping everyone find the assistance they need. If your primary diagnosis isn’t brain injury or you need extra help, we can connect you to other reliable organizations and services.
Health Advice and Support
- Health811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario): Dial 811
A free, confidential service connecting you with a registered nurse for health advice and non-emergency medical information.
Mental Health Support
- 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline/ talksuicide.ca
Canada’s nationwide helpline for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide. It provides free, confidential 24/7 support by connecting callers to trained crisis responders.
- Canadian Mental Health Association: cmha.ca
Provides mental health programs, crisis support, and community connections.
- Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST): coasthamilton.ca
24/7 crisis support for mental health challenges is provided by teams of mental health professionals and trained police officers, offering assessment, intervention, and community resource connections.
Addictions Services
- ConnexOntario: connexontario.ca
A 24/7 helpline providing information about addiction, mental health, and problem gambling services.
- Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC): paarc.com
Provides free, confidential support for individuals and families dealing with substance use and gambling concerns.
Financial Support
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program
Provides financial assistance and employment support to individuals with disabilities. Helps eligible recipients cover essential living expenses and offers resources for those who wish to work and achieve greater independence.
- Ontario Works: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-works
Offers financial support to individuals in need, helping them cover basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition to financial aid, the program provides access to employment assistance, including job counseling, workshops, and skills training.