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Remember, it’s incredibly important to take the time to ensure you have the right resources to support you while you support someone else.

Here are a few national and provincial organizations dedicated to providing information and support to people living with bipolar I disorder.

Services Available Across Canada

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

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Nationwide organization promoting mental health and supporting people recovering from mental illness and their caregivers.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

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Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital, which conducts ground-breaking research, provides expert training to healthcare professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.

The Collaborative RESearch Team to study psychosocial issues in Bipolar Disorder (CREST.BD)

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Multidisciplinary collaborative network of researchers and healthcare providers conducting research to improve the health, quality of life and care of people with bipolar disease.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

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National association committed to providing free information, support services, connecting patients through support groups, meetings and more.

Relief

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National organization dedicated to providing services to help people living with mental illness—with support groups, self-management workshops and other flexible, community-based services to promote better mental health.

AMI-Québec

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Provincial grassroots organization that offers free education programs and support groups for people with mental illness and their loved ones.

CAP santé mentale

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Network of associations across Québec offering education, support, and guidance to the loved ones of people living with mental illness.

Hope + Me

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Provincial organization offering free support and recovery programs to people across Ontario living with bipolar disorder (e.g., drop-in peer support groups, recovery programs, family and youth clinical support, early intervention, online tools focused on wellness and recovery).

The Ontario Caregiver Organization

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Provincial organization supporting Ontario’s 4 million caregivers by being their one point of access to information, so they have what they need to be successful in their role.

Mood Disorders Association of BC

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Non-profit provincial organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for people affected by mood disorders and their family and friends.

HeretoHelp

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Seven leading mental health and substance use non-profit agencies from BC, working together since 2003 to help people live well and better prevent and manage mental health problems.

The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD)

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Non-profit provincial organization promoting mental wellness through peer support, community education and creative collaboration.

Caregivers Alberta

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Non-profit provincial organization providing resources, support and education to help people caregiving for family members or friends.

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM)

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A non-profit provincial organization that provides peer support, public education and advocacy to people with mental health disorders.

Canadian Mental Health Association–New Brunswick (CMHA NB)

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A non-profit provincial organization that provides mental health education, access to resources for improvement of mental health and supports recovery from mental illness.

Canadian Mental Health Association-Newfoundland and Labrador (CMHA NL)

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A non-profit provincial organization that provides mental health education, access to resources for improvement of mental health and supports recovery from mental illness.

Neuropsychiatric Patients’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (NPA)

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Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of neuropsychiatric patients by providing advocacy services, rehabilitation programs, research and volunteering opportunities.

Canadian Mental Health Association-Nova Scotia (CMHA NS)

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A non-profit provincial organization that provides evidence-based programs, training and navigation support for people living with a mental illness or experiencing mental health challenges.

Hope for Mental Health

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Provincial organization that offers a continuum of programs and services to support individuals living with a mental illness and their family/friends.

Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program

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A hub of online tools, services and education related to mental health and addiction.

PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being

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A non-profit organization that aims to ensure mental well-being by supporting stakeholders in the development of community-based programs through grants, and facilitating conversations about mental well-being.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince Edward Island (CMHA PEI)

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A non-profit provincial organization that strives to help people achieve and maintain positive mental health through workshops, training opportunities, community and peer support.

Canadian Mental Health Association – Saskatchewan (CMHA SK)

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A non-profit provincial organization providing guidance and support to individuals for their mental health.

Crocus

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A non-profit co-operative that provides cost-effective mental health rehabilitation services to members in addition to opportunities for several programs, healthy snacks and casual work.

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Please note: This list is provided as a resource for caregivers and does not constitute an endorsement of any particular organization.

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of death or suicide, call 833-456-4566 or 988, or text 456345 or 988, or call 911 immediately if someone’s safety is at risk.

For residents of Quebec, call 1 866 APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
Pour les résidents du Québec, composez le 1 866 APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)

The Canada Suicide Prevention Service is available 24/7 for voice and text.

You can also contact a loved one, friend or a medical professional.

Hot Lines Available Across Canada

All of Ontario

Distress and Crisis Ontario
Find a distress centre: www.dcontario.org/locations

211 Ontario
If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help.

Toll-free: 1-877-330-3213
Web chat: www.211ontario.ca/chat

BC Interior
Interior Crisis Line Network
Crisis Chat (5 PM—9PM PT, Thursday through Sunday) www.interiorcrisisline.com

Coastal Region
Vancouver Crisis Centre
Crisis Chat (12 PM—1 AM PT): crisiscentrechat.ca

Northern BC
Northern BC Crisis Centre
Crisis Chat (4 PM—10 PM PT): www.crisis-centre.ca
Youth Support: (250) 564-8336

Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Crisis Line & Chat
Crisis Chat (6 PM—10 PM PT): www.vicrisis.ca
Crisis Text: (250) 800-3806

Calgary & Area
Distress Centre Calgary
Crisis Chat Support (Starting at 3 PM MST): www.distresscentre.com
Crisis Text & Chat Support (Starting at 3 PM MST): www.calgaryconnecteen.com

Wood’s Homes
Crisis Text & Chat Support (9 AM—10 PM MST): www.woodshomes.ca

All of Manitoba
MB Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services (24/7):
and Online crisis chat: www.supportline.ca
Phone: 1-866-367-3276

Mental Health and Addictions:
Website: princeedwardisland.ca/mha
Phone: 1-833-553-6983

For immediate crisis or suicide-related concerns:
Phone: 1-833-456-4566

All of Canada
Kids Help Phone
Text Services: Text “CONNECT” to 686868 (children and youth)

Youthspace.ca (NEED2 Suicide Prevention, Education & Support)
Youth Chat (6 PM—12 AM PT): www.youthspace.ca
Youth Text (6 PM—12 AM PT): (778) 783-0177

This website is intended for Canadian residents only and is not intended to give medical advice. Always talk to your own healthcare professional about your condition.

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