Mental Health Resources
LOCAL
4 Counties Crisis Line
705-745-6484 or Toll Free 1-866-995-9933
Peterborough Counselling & Resource Centre
705-742-4258 www.ccrc-ptbo.com
Canadian Mental Health Association
705-748-6711 www.cmhahkpr.ca
Four Counties Addiction Services Team
705-876-1292 www.fourcast.ca
Kinarck
http://www.kinarck.on.ca
Services and supports in child and youth mental health, autism, mental health/youth justice
Peterborough Youth Services:
http://www.pysonline.ca/
Counselling and support to youth aged 10-18 and their families. Individual, family and group counselling
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre:
http://www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com
Supports for those affected by sexual violence – offering individual and group counselling, workshops, peer support, public education & professional training
WEBSITES:
Anxiety BC
A wealth of information to help people (of all ages) learn and practice effective strategies to manage anxiety
Adverse Childhood Experiences Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/resources.html
Resources related to investigation on childhood abuse and neglect and impact on later life health and well-being
APPS
Headspace – Learn essentials of meditation & mindfulness, sleep support
Calm – Meditation & sleep
Mindshift – CBT App from Anxiety Canada
Insight Timer – Guided meditation for sleep & anxiety
iChill – Supports from the Trauma Resource Institute
ADHD LINKS
CADDRA
Resource organization for medical, healthcare & research professionals with an interest in ADHD
CADDAC
Leadership & support in awareness, education and advocacy for ADHD organizations & individuals
ADHD RATING SCALES
Online ADHD screening and treatment monitoring tools.
Inside the ADHD mind
AUTHOR / BOOK SUGGESTIONS
Ben Foss:
http://www.benfoss.com
Author, activist and entrepreneur speaks and writes on choosing strengths over shame
Books: The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan
Brene Brown:
http://www.brenebrown.com
Researcher and author on vulnerability, shame & empathy
“I believe that vulnerability – the willingness to be ‘all in’ even when you know it can mean falling and hurting – is brave.”
Books: Daring Greatly, Rising Strong
Alyson Schafer:
http://www.alysonschafer.com
Family counsellor, author and parenting expert who promotes firm but friendly “democratic parenting” style
Books: Honey I Wrecked the Kids, Breaking the Good Mom Myth, Ain’t Misbehavin’
Jon Kabat Zinn:
http://www.mindfulnesscds.com
Bringing mindfulness into mainstream of medicine and society – founded University of Massachusetts Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic
Books: Full Catastrophe Living, Wherever You Go, There You Are, Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
Chris Germer:
http://www.chrisgermer.com
Clinical psychologist, author, teacher of mindfulness and compassion in psychotherapy and everyday life
Books: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
Dr. Gabor Mate:
http://www.drgabormate.com
Physician and author with expertise in addictions, stress, childhood development and ADHD
Books: Scattered Minds, When the Body Says No, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
