Mental Health & Addictions

Support for mental health and substance use is available across the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton region. These services are open to individuals, families, and caregivers, with options for self-referral and provider referral depending on the program.

What you'll find here

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Counselling and psychotherapy

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Addiction and substance use supports

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Group programs and peer support

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Crisis and urgent mental health resources

Who these services are for

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Adults, youth, and families

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People seeking short- or long-term supports

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Individuals without a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner

Next steps

Search mental health and addictions services in your community. Use our service finder below by entering your home address to connect with local health service providers who offer supports for mental health and addictions.

Why Mental Health & Addiction Services Matter

Half of Canadians will experience a mental illness by age 40. Early access to counselling, community supports, and addiction services can significantly reduce long-term impacts on health, employment, and relationships.

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Mental Health Commission of Canada

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Ontario Ministry of Health

2× higher risk

People with unmet mental health needs are twice as likely to use emergency services.


Accessible community-based mental health and addictions care helps reduce emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

1 in 5 people

Canadians experience a mental health or substance use issue each year.

Mental health challenges are among the leading causes of disability in Canada, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

More Resources

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The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP)

By ckeenan • August 20, 2025
IRMHP offers online training, tools and resources to settlement, social and health service professionals working with immigrants and refugees. By participating, you’ll gain new knowledge, skills, tools and strategies to apply to your work.
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

February 27, 2025
24/7/365 hotline Canada-wide for people in emotional distress, crisis, or are considering suicide. Dialling 988 will connect you with the closest available hotline.
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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

February 18, 2025
Nonjudgemental support for people aged 16+ who have experienced past or recent sexual assault or sexual violence. Trans inclusive and knowledgeable. 24/7 Crisis line via 1-866-298-7778 or 705-741-0260 Group and Individual services for survivors, with referral services for partners/ loved ones. Information about ongoing groups and drop-ins are available via their website
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National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

February 10, 2025
Who it's for: Residential school survivors and their families. Services: Provides emotional and crisis support 24/7. Phone: 1-866-925-4419
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Hope for Wellness Helpline

February 10, 2025
Provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across Canada. Available 24/7 by phone and online chat. Phone: 1-855-242-3310 Online Chat: hopeforwellness.ca
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Talk4Healing

February 10, 2025
A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women, available in 14 languages across Ontario. Offers services through phone, text, and online chat. Phone or Text: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) Live Chat: talk4healing.com