Cigna IEH Canada Well-Being Guide - Mental Health - Emergency Contacts

Oct 6, 2026

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Provides guidance on recognizing mental health as a fundamental part of overall health in Canada, explaining how Canada’s Medicare covers mental health services delivered by physicians and psychologists in publicly funded organisations. Outlines when referrals to specialists may be needed for diagnosis and treatment using therapy, counselling, and medication. Includes a practical emergency section with phone, text, and chat resources, plus apps and online services, and links to Canadian mental health organisations and directories.

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MENTAL HEALTH

CANADA

In case of an emergency

PHONE, TEXT AND CHAT-BASED

APPS AND OTHER ONLINE SERVICES

FAMILY & CHILDREN

Outdoor activities, sports and exercise

Popular recreation activities in Canada

VaVNV HLTEHdXE扫aISNIdu6! DNI38-773M 03HOLISTIC THERAPYKey informationResources FAMILY &CHILDRENEducationPaediatric care MENTAL HEALTHOverview5In case of an emergency 7 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES,SPORTS AND EXERCISEOutdoor recreation sitesFitness centres 13 巧伯 19 # MENTALHEALTH # CANADA RECOGNISESMENTALHEALTHas a fundamental part of your overall health.That's why Canada's Medicare coversmental health services provided by physicians and psychologists who work inpublicly funded organisations.Privatepsychologists are,however,paid out ofpocket or through private insurance.Family doctors are generally authorised tohelp diagnose and manage some mentalhealth problems.Depending on theseverity of the situation,you may bereferred to a specialist who can furtherdiagnose and treat you through therapy,counselling and medication. D There are plenty of organisations and online resources created tochampion mental health in Canada.Here are some you can contactfor assistance or referrals: ·The Mental Health Commission of Canada aids companies increating work environments that promote mental health.mentalhealthcommission.ca ·The Canadian Mental Health Association(CMHA)is a communitymental health organisation with clinics across Canada.They provide mental health aid,support and resources.cmha.ca ·Psychology Today is one of the largest mental health andbehavioural science publications online.It has search tools tohelp you find therapists around the world,including Canada.psychologytoday.com/ca ·The Canadian Psychological Association(CPA)is a nationalprofessional association with resources to find psychologistsin different cities in Canada. cpa.ca ·Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport(CCMHS)is a sportsand performance-focused mental health care resource to helpathletes,youth,parents,coaches,sports organisations andsupport staff. ccmhs-ccsms.ca IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY,CALL 911. If you or a loved one is in distress,use the following resources: PHONE,TEXT AND CHAT-BASED ·Crisis Services Canada Toll-free phone line(24/7):1(833)436-4566Text support(4 PM-midnight ET):45645 ·Canadian Crisis HotlinePhone line:1(888)353-2273 ·Wellness Together Canada Phone line:1-866-585-0445(adults)Text support:741741(adults)Phone line to peer supporters(3 PM-7 PM EST):1-888-768-2488 ·Kids Help Phone(in collaboration with Wellness Together Canada)Phone line:1-866-668-6910(youth) Text support:text“WELLNESS”to 686868(youth)Chat support:kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat ·Youthspace.ca Text support(6 PM-midnight PT):(778)783-0177Chat support(6 PM-midnight PT):youthspace.ca APPS AND OTHER ONLINE SERVICES ·Better Help For online access to professional counsellors,available on the web.betterhelp.com ·The LifeLine App For phone,online chat,text and email crisis support.Also designed tolink you to e-counselling,self-management tools and access to crisiscentres across Canada.thelifelinecanada.ca ●Big White Wall Canada To access an anonymous peer support community anytime,anywhere.bigwhitewall.ca # FAMILY &CHILDREN 8 The most popular forms ofrecreation in Canada involvethe magnificent outdoorsand natural spaces.Somepopular activities cost verylittle while others can beexpensive due to the needfor specialised equipment. Here are some you can try: ## 1.Team or group activitiesCampingBaseball Ball/Road/Ice HockeyFootballVolleyballBadmintonRugbyLacrosse UItimate frisbeeGeocachingDragon boatingPicnicking ## 2.Individual activities ### WalkingCycling Cross-country skiingJoggingKayakingRaftingRowingScuba divingSnorkellingATV drivingSnowmobilingFishingSkatingBird watchingHuntingTai chi Mountain climbingGolfing And there are many more!Ask your colleagues or neighbours about popular activities that are unique in yourcity or province to make the most of your stay in Canada.

FAQs

How does Canada’s Medicare cover mental health services?

Canada’s Medicare covers mental health services provided by physicians and psychologists working in publicly funded organisations.

What should you do in a mental-health emergency?

Call 911 immediately if you or someone you care about is in distress, and use the listed phone, text, and chat-based crisis resources.

Where can you find mental health organizations and therapist search tools in Canada?

Contact the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Psychological Association, Psychology Today, and Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport for resources and referrals.

Oct 6, 2026

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