Accessible Mental Health Services for Youth in Lanark County
Crisis Lines
Regional 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line (LLGAMH):
Call: 1-866-281-2911
Lanark County Interval House
For women experiencing abuse
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-267-7946 or (613) 257-5960
Canada Suicide Prevention Service:
Talk (24/7) – 1-833-456-4566
Text – 4pm to 12am – 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone: (for individuals up to 20 years of age)
Talk (24/7): 1-800-668-6868
Text(24/7): text HELLO to 686868
Online Live Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
Talk (24/7) – 1-855-242-3310
Online (24/7) Chat – www.hopeforwellness.ca
Native Youth Crisis Hotline:
Talk (24/7) – 1-877-209-1266
Trans Lifeline:
Talk – 10am-4:00am – 1-877-330-6366 *Operators are frequently available during off hours, so call whenever you need to.
LGBT Youthline:
Talk – Sun-Fri from 4:00pm-9:30pm: 1-800-268-9688
Text – Sun-Fri from 4:00pm-9:30pm: 1-647-694-4275
Online Chat – Sun-Fri from 4:00pm-9:30pm: www.youthline.ca
Local Call-in/Walk-in Single Session Clinics
Open Doors for Lanark Children & Youth:
Who: Children and youth 0-18 and parents needing support
What: Single session counselling within 48 hours.
When: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Where: Virtually- Video or Phone
How: Call: 613- 257-8260
Lanark Leeds Grenville Addictions and Mental Health:
Who: Youth/Adults 16 years and over
What: Walk-in/Call-in sessions for mental health and addictions
When: Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm
Where: Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Counties: appointments are available virtually
How: Call: 1-800-361-6948 or 613-342-2262
Lanark County Mental Health:
Who: Youth/Adults 17 years and over
What: Same day single session appointment
When: Tuesdays: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm (Last session is at 4:30 pm)
Wednesdays: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm (Last session is at 4:30 pm)
Thursdays: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm (Last session is at 4:30)
Where: Tues/Thursday: Smiths Falls
Wed: Carleton Place
*Currently services are being offered virtually (phone or video)
How: Call: 613-283-2170
Counselling Connect
Who: Anyone, any age
What: Single session counselling appointment
When: Monday- Friday
Where: Virtually
How: www.counsellingconnect.org
Youthab: Quick Connections
Who: Youth 16-24
What: Single sessions counselling appointment
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm & 5pm
Where: Virtually
How: Sessions can be booked up to 24 hours in advance
Call: 613-969-0830 OR Call/text Lillian @ 613-207-0730
Accessible Mental Health Services for Youth in Lanark County
Virtual Tele-Health Care
CouchMD: Phone appointments with Canadian doctors specializing in mental health
Call – 1-647-365-4870
Online booking at www.couchmd.ca
Good Doctors: Phone or video appointments with a doctor
Call – 1-855-884-6638
Online booking at https://gooddoctors.ca
Cover Health: Virtual walk-in clinic
Online booking at https://www.cover.health/
Tulip Health: Phone appointments with a doctor
Call – 1-647-326-4285
Online booking at https://www.tuliphealth.ca
Accessible Mental Health Services for Youth in Lanark County
Local + Virtual Resources
Youthab: Transitional Aged Youth Program (TAY)
Support for youth ages 16-24 who are struggling with their mental health
Assistance with connecting to supports and services for mental health, housing, employment, education etc.
Call or text 613-207-0730 or email: taylanark@youthab.ca
ConnectWell Community Health
Counselling services available to youth over 18 years in Carleton Place, Perth, Almonte, Pakenham and surrounding areas
Call 613-259-2182
Wellness Together Canada: Free, live counselling 24/7
Youth (under 18): Call 1-888-668-6810 / Text WELLNESS to 686868
Adults (over 18): Call 1-866-585-0445 / Text WELLNESS to 741741
Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall): An online mental health service for youth and adults
16+ experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression and other related conditions.
Online – www.togetherall.com
https://www.mindbeacon.com/ Therapist Guided Programs currently free to Ontario residents (16+); and live therapy sessions for people experiencing mental health challenges.
https://www.bouncebackontario.ca/ BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. Participants receive telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos to help them overcome these symptoms and gain new skills to regain positive mental health. Typically, participants take three to six months to complete the program.