Resources
CRISIS SERVICES IN ONTARIO
Reach Out (24/7)
For everyone:
Call: 519-433-2023
Text: 519-433-2023
Visit: 648 Huron St.
Trans Lifeline
For trans/non-binary people and those supporting them:
Call: 1-877-565-8860
Anova Crisis and Support Line
For people experiencing any form of violence or abuse:
Call: 519-642-3000
Four Counties Distress Line (toll free, 24/7)
1-866-995-9933
http://cmhahkpr.ca/programs-services/four-county-crisis/
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough (24/7)
705-745-2273
http://www.telecarepeterborough.org/
Distress Center Durham (toll free, 24/7)
1-800-452-0688
http://www.distresscentredurham.com/
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
Ontario 211 Services (toll free 24/7)
Information on and referrals to Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services.
Call 2-1-1
1-877-330-3213
Live Web Chat Available
https://211ontario.ca
Connex Ontario (toll free 24/7)
Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Treatment Services.
1-866-531-2600
Live Web Chat Available
https://www.connexontario.ca
Pride Line Durham
1-855-87PRIDE (77433)
http://www.distresscentredurham.com/gethelp/lgbtprideline.php
Trans Lifeline (toll free, 11am to 5am EST)
Helpline staffed by transgender people for transgender people
1-877-330-6366
https://www.translifeline.org/
Assaulted Women’s Helpline (toll free, 24/7)
1-866-863-0511
http://www.awhl.org/
Kawartha Haliburton Victim Services (toll free 24/7)
1-800-574-4401
http://www.victim-services.org
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre
1-866-298-7778 (24/7 Crisis Support Line)
705-710-5234 (24/7 Crisis Support Text Line)
http://kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline (toll free, 24/7)
1-855-242-3310
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Talk4Healing (toll free, 24/7)
Culturally grounded, confidential helpline for Indigenous women. Available in 14 languages all across Ontario
1-855-554-4325 (Helpline)
1-888-200-9997 (Crisis Line)
https://www.talk4healing.com
Kids Help Phone (toll free, 24/7)
1-800-668-6868
Good2Talk (toll free, 24/7)
For students enrolled in post-secondary education regarding mental health and addictions
1-866-925-5454
Trent University Crisis Response Team (24/7)
705-748-1333
ADHD Resources
For Clients
Jessica McCabe has put together some excellent ADHD educational resources. Check out her website: How To ADHD
Dr. Annick Vincent has lots of great informational resources at: Living Better with ADHD
Interested in medical treatment? Our Nurse Practitioners offer ADHD assessments and medical care to complement your counselling and coaching.
Somatics, Trauma, and Being in Bodies
Trauma Theory
‘Trauma is Really Strange‘ by Steve Haines
‘The Body Keeps the Score‘ by Bessel van der Kolk
‘The Politics of Trauma‘ by Staci Haines
Hand Model of the Brain by Dr. Dan Siegel
‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma‘ by Janina Fisher
Religious Trauma
‘Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women‘ by Linda Kay Klein
‘Leaving the Fold‘ by Marlene Winell
‘Terror, Love and Brainwashing‘ by Alexandra Stein
Somatics
‘My Grandmother’s Hands‘ by Resmaa Menakem
‘Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies‘ by Renee Linklater
‘Pleasure Activism‘ by adrienne maree brown
‘The Politics of Trauma‘ by Staci Haines
‘Science of Sexual Happiness‘ by Caffyn Jesse
Nervous System Practices
Centering Exercise (Generative Somatics)
Gender and Sexuality
Gender Exploration
‘The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook‘ by Anneliese A Singh
Gender Rebels Podcast
Gender Reveal Podcast
Sexuality
‘Ace‘ by Angela Chen
‘Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture‘ by Sherronda Brown
‘Science of Sexual Happiness‘ by Caffyn Jesse
Trans Embodiment
Sexological Body Work with Noah Klöze
Voice Feminization Training with Sophie Edwards
Vocal Training with Renee Oxon
‘decolonizing trans/gender 101‘ by b. binohan
Relationships
Parenting
‘The Conscious Parent‘ by Shefali Tsabary
Adult Relationships
‘Mating in Captivity‘ by Esther Perel
‘Opening Up‘ by Tristan Taormino
‘Polysecure‘ By Jessica Fern
Narcissism
‘It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People‘ by Ramani Durvasula
‘Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents‘ by Nina Brown
‘The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists‘ by Eleanor Payson