Discounts for persons with disabilities in Canada:
AbilitiCBT is suitable for anyone age 16 or older. AbilitiCBT programs include anxiety, depression, anxiety related to a pandemic
Pain management and insomnia.
Peer support groups.
Pay what you can. Accessibility, affordability, creating a sense of community, and knowing that you are not alone. 25 different groups.
General health resources in Ottawa.
Abuse & Sexual Assault.
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca
Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 613-562-2333
Addiction:
Breaking Free from Substance Use: Evidence-based wellbeing and recovery support program www.breakingfreeonline.ca For more information: https://youtu.be/qNZFiM05tHk
Looking for support for your mental health or substance use/addiction? Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging. We can help!
https://www.accessmha.ca
Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services.
Ottawa Addictions Resources.
ADHD:
“Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” by Russell A. Barkley
Info re: ADHD symptoms, treatment options, and compensatory strategies for attentional and executive challenges.
“Mastering Your ADHD. A Cognitive Behavioural Approach” by Safran et al
Website: https://totallyadd.com/
Breastfeeding:
East End breast feeding and baby support: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/
New service available in Orléans in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre that allows babies to be weighed on an accurate scale. Ottawa Public Health is increasing in-person breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), now 3 days a week, by appointment. Appointments are booked through the Baby Help Line
613-580-2424, ext. 23774.
International Breast Feeding Centre with Dr.Jack Newman, Information Sheets for common breastfeeding questions and concerns: https://ibconline.ca/information-sheets/
https://www.ottawabreastfeeds.ca/
Private Lactation Consultant Services (fee). https://www.ovlc.net/
Laleche League Canada. https://www.lllc.ca
Cancer:
Information on breast cancer screening: Experts discuss early breast cancer detection: www.youtube.com/ Information on breast density: https://densebreastscanada.ca/faq/
Drs. Jason Fung & Steven Tucker: Influencing Cancer outcomes through Diet, Exercise, Sleep & other lifestyle changes podcast 17th. of Feb., 2021
Learn about your individual cancer risk https://www.mycanceriq.ca/
Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca/
Learn about cancer screening and prevention – Cancer Care Ontario https://www.cancercare.on.ca/
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.cbcf.org
Concussion:
Information for patients: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/regional-acquired-brain-injury-outpatient-program/information-patients
Love Your Brain Yoga: Resources and Programs for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice
Dementia:
Resources for patients and families, referral options for a dementia care coach https://dementiahelp.ca/
Dermatology:
Canadian Dermatology Association information about common skin condition and approved products https://dermatology.ca/
Skin cancer self exam mobile app: UMSkinCheck
For patients with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea – list of products with little chance of causing skin reactions https://www.producteliminationdiet.com
Diabetes:
Podcast on continuous glucose monitoring
Diet for Diabetes https://www.cvtoolbox.com/
Diabetes education programs https://www.diabeteseducation.ca
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Heart and Stroke:
https://www.heartandstroke.com
Diet for High Cholesterol https://www.cvtoolbox.com
Diet for High Blood Pressure https://www.cvtoolbox.com
Immunizations:
Routine Childhood Immunization Schedule for Ontario https://www.health.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Health Info on Immunizations https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization
Public Health Canada: Immunization Fact or Fiction https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Insomnia:
“Sink into sleep – A Step-by-Step Handbook for Insomnia” by Judith R. Davidson PhD
“No more sleepless nights” by Peter Hauri
“Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg Jacobs
Mindfulness and meditation apps:
https://www.tenpercent.com
CBT for insomnia:
Dalhousie University
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia
Intro to mindfulness:
https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
Lung Disesae:
Mental health:
Free mental health therapy (guided CBT) for Ontario residents:
Schedule a free same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session:
https://www.counsellingconnect.org/
TeleCBT: OHIP-covered and private options for cognitive behavioural therapy:
https://app.telecbt.ca/booking/steps/matching/
Virtual platform for Psychotherapy:
https://psychotherapymatters.com/
Brené Brown with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle:
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/
Online self-help peer support forum that any Ontario patient can access for free. Anonymous peer support for depression, anxiety, etc & access to self-help resources and tools. The forum is moderated by a trained therapist.
Better Help online therapy – Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.
Inkblot: Affordable, virtual mental health support.
Mindshift App – to help relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking & identify active ways to take charge of anxiety.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-app
Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions.
https://www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp
Online self-help for Depression & Anxiety.
Searchable Database of Community Resources and Supports.
Mental Health Crisis Line
https://www.crisisline.ca
613-722-6914
Distress Centre – Ottawa and Region.
https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/english/services/247-support/distress-line.html
613-238-3311
Ottawa psychologists:
https://ottawa-psychologists.org
“Mind Over Mood” by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky
“Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” by David Burns
“The Anxiety and Worry Workbook – The Cognitive Behavioural Solution” – by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
“The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” by Edmund J. Bourne
“The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You” by Robert Leahy
“This is Depression” by Dr. Diane McIntosh
BounceBack: coaching program as a first step towards cognitive behaviour therapy, available by referral or patient self-referral
CBT through Royal Ottawa Hospital: free, short-term, face-to-face Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mindfulness and Meditation:
Build resilient, focused, and strongkids in just a few minutes a day.
Meditation & Mindfulness.
Free app for sleep, anxiety and stress with more than 100k guided meditations.
https://insighttimer.com/en-ca
Kids’ mindfulness, focus and sleep.
Men’s Health:
Health and wellness services and programs for guys into guys in Ottawa.
Health strategies for men, for managing and preventing depression.
Nutrition:
Canada’s Food Guide
https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Intermittent Fasting Information
https://www.thefastingmethod.com
Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition – Using nutrition to improve health & treat metabolic disease.
https://www.ccfortn.ca
Low carb and keto made simple.
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Solving Healthcare podcast about Intermittent Fasting:
https://www.resourceoptimizationnetwork.com/solvinghealthcare
Feb 11th: Benefits of Intermittent fasting with Megan Ramos
Apr 30th: Jason Fung: Fasting Physiology, Why It Can Transform Healthcare, Impact on Immunity & More
Aug 18th: Dr. Ken Berry: Reversing Diabetes in Over 400 Patients…
Aug 8th: COVID-19: ICU Doc Loses 30 lbs to Reduce His Risk, with Dr. Tom
https://www.eatrightontario.ca
(Speak with a Registered Dietician for Free at 1-877-510-5102)
Dieticians of Canada – Info on eating well + Search for a local Dietician https://www.unlockfood.ca
Ellyn Satter Institute resources for healthy eating https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org
Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, information & app https://www.monashfodmap.com
Obesity:
Individualized coaching from Registered Dietitians, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore your “why” and help you overcome barriers, and appropriate use of anti-obesity medications.
https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com
Food self-monitoring apps: my fitness pal, baritastic, carb manager, lose it, Ate
Obesity Canada resources:
https://obesitycanada.ca/public-resources/
Osteoporosis:
Calcium Calculator
https://ww.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/nutrition/calculate-my-calcium/
Pain:
TAPMI has developed these learning modules to help you:
- Become knowledgeable about chronic pain
- Focus on goals that are important to you
- Minimize stress
- Identify warning signs and avoid flare ups
- Improve overall quality of life
- Stay active to improve your pain levels
- Pace your activities to reduce your risk of flare up
- Practice daily relaxation techniques
- Learn how to communicate with family, friends, and care providers
- Improve your sleep so you can cope better with your pain
https://tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/pain-u-online/#/
Exercise videos for back pain:
https://ww.isaec.org/exercise-videos
Book on back pain: Dr. Stuart McGill “Back Mechanic: The step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain”
https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/
OHIP-funded physiotherapy – information and locations https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-physiotherapy
Simple exercises to manage knee pain from prolonged sitting: “Treat your own Knee” by Robin McKenzie
Information and resources on back pain https://backcarecanada.ca/
Information on safe opioid prescribing https://nationalpaincentre.mcmaster.ca
Living with chronic pain workshops https://www.livinghealthychamplain.ca
Palliative Care:
https://kIDSgrief.ca – Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death
https://MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and work through your grief
https://Makingmywishesknown.ca Help with advance care planning
https://www.speakupontario.ca For Ontario specific information and tools to help you have important conversations about future health care decisions
https://www.advancecareplanning.ca Includes a workbook for people to go through and help brainstorm their wishes for end of life.
Parenting:
Resources on empathy, connection and emotional regulation: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com:
Tips for soothing newborns: “Happiest baby on the block” by Harvey Karp
Tips for parenting toddlers: “How to talk so kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk” by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Tips for parenting and dealing with bullying: “Kids are worth it: Give your child the gift of inner discipline” by Barbara Coloroso
Tips for managing technology among kids: “The Tech Solution” by Dr. Shimi Kang
Directory of Resources for Parents www.incredibledirectory.ca
Ontario Early Years Centres ottawa.cioc.ca
Pediatrics:
https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca
https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/HealthBitsAZ
What You Need to Know About Fever https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/treat-fever
Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: Child and Youth Mental Health https://www.pleo.on.ca
Pregnancy and prenatal care:
https://www.themothersprogram.ca
Motherisk – Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Info https://www.motherisk.org. 1-877-439-2744 (Motherisk Helpline)
Seniors:
Web-based series of free educational videos and other resources for caregivers, families, and patients coping with dementia igericare.healthhq.ca
Home and community care https://healthcareathome.ca/champlain/en/Getting-Care
Regional geriatric programs https://www.rgpeo.com
Sexual health:
Sexual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections https://www.sexualityandu.ca
HPV facts https://hpvinfo.ca
Come as you are Co-operative – online information and shop with anti-capitalist and feminist approach to sexual pleasure, health, and education https://ww.comeasyouare.com/blogs/sex-information/learn-about-lube
Platform offering women a holistic approach to sexual health and wellness https://meetrosy.com
Smoking cessation:
https://www.smokershelpline.ca
Tinnitus:
Sound options: affordable tinnitus treatments that have been clinically tested to help people manage their tinnitus https://soundoptions.ca
Tinnitracks: web application which allows you to filter your music in order to use it for a new tinnitus therapy.
https://www.tinnitracks.com/en
Chronic tinnitus: What helps – and what doesn’t?
https://www.informedhealth.org/chronic-tinnitus-what-helps-and-what-doesnt.html
Travel health:
Travel Health Info.
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – search by destination for health info for travellers https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Women’s health:
Evidence-based resources for patients with pelvic pain: https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca
https://www.womenshealthmatters.ca
Cervical cancer screening https://www.paptestinfo.ca
Youth mental health:
1call1click.ca A simple way for children, youth and families to access the right mental health and addiction care, at the right time.
Mightier- Online anxiety program for children, teaching calming skills through play, developed by Harvard & Boston Children’s Hospital https://www.mightier.com
Children’s mental health centre up to age 12 https://www.crossroadschildren.ca
Youth service bureau age 12-18 https://www.ysb.ca
Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario PLEO- Offers parent support, parent navigators they can be reached at 613-321-3211 https://www.pleo.on.ca
Anxiety resources for youth – https://youth.anxietycanada.com
Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions https://www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp
Can download the writable version of the workbook “Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens” at the link below: