Did you know?
In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.

What is Mental health?
Mental Health refers to our mental well-being emotions, thoughts and feelings, ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties and our understanding of the world around us.

What is Mental Illness?
Mental Illness is an illness that affects that way people think, feel, behave, or interact with others and affects people of all ages, education and socioeconomic levels

Strategies to Support Your Mental Well-Being

• Build a Healthy Self-Esteem
• Build Positive Support Networks
• Get Involved
• Build Resiliency
• Recognize Your Emotions
• Spiritual Well Being

Please note: This information is not to be used for diagnosis, treatment or referral services. Please contact your health care professional and/or local mental health agency for more information.

If you are in distress or in need of emotional support, please contact your local distress centre.

The Toronto Distress Centre can be contacted at:
Phone: 416-408-4357    Text: 45645

In case of an emergency, please visit your local emergency department or call 911 immediately.

For further information, please contact Vijay Patel, Manager, Safety and Wellness, at 416 979 6660 ext. 532.