* Indicates that the Near North District School Board has a partnership agreement with this organization for counselling to occur at school.

Hands *

Helps children and youth under 18 years, and their families, who are struggling with mental health concerns in Nipissing, Muskoka, and Parry Sound. Click this link to find out how to set up a first appointment with their virtual or in-person counselling clinic.

The Community Counselling Centre (CCC) of Nipissing – Student Assistance Program *

Brief addictions counselling serving students with trauma, addiction, and mental health needs. Available in high schools in North Bay and Sturgeon Falls (Laurentian Learning Centre, Chippewa, West Ferris, and Northern Secondary Schools). Students can request this support from guidance or the main office or contact the CCC directly.

North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre – Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counselling *

Counselling for Urban Indigenous children and youth ages 0 – 18 living in North Bay with an identified need for emotional, social, behavioural, adjustment, and psychiatric support who self-identify as Indigenous, Metis or Inuit, status or non-status. The NNDSB has a partnership agreement with this program so that their counsellors can meet with our students at school.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Youth Addictions Counselling *

Available at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and Parry Sound High School. Referrals can be made through the CDC or Guidance.

B’saanibamaadsiwin Aboriginal Mental Health Program – Youth Worker *

Culturally safe mental health counselling is available to students at Parry Sound High School. Students can ask that a referral be made through guidance or The Hive or contact CMHA directly to request service.

The Alliance Centre

Addictions and mental health counselling is available in Sturgeon Falls for youth 16+ (located at the hospital). Contact 705-753-2271 to set up an appointment or request a referral through guidance.

Need Help Now

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Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Counselling Program

The ICE Program provides referrals to short-term counselling for Ontario children and youth under age 18 who have experienced exploitation involving the use of technology (not necessarily or solely through the internet), as well as their impacted family members.

Victims can self-refer to the program or be referred to the program by someone they trust – a teacher, counsellor, principal, police officer or victim services worker.

When referring someone to the program, you must have their verbal permission to do so.

If approved, the child/youth will receive up to $1500 of counselling with a local therapist and one impacted family member (ex. parent/caregiver) will receive up to $1000 with a local therapist.

Learn how to support your mental health and well-being and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.

ADHD

Anxiety

MindShift CBT App

Do you know someone who may be struggling with their mental health? Learn how to be there for them.

Grief:

When someone dies, it can feel like your world is flipped upside down. Here are resources to support you on your journey with grief.

YouthGrief.ca

MyGrief.ca

KidsGrief.ca

Dougy.org

Noticing when your child needs mental health support:

Child and Youth Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms

Noticing mental health concerns for your child

Supporting your grieving child:

Dougy.org

KidsGrief.ca

Anxiety

ADHD

Caddac.ca

Free webinars about ADHD and ODD

Emotional Regulation: 7 Truths About ADHD 

One Stop Talk

Counselling with a registered therapist for Ontario children and youth 0 – 17 years of age and their families via phone or chat. No prior booking or appointment needed. Focuses on addressing one issue at a time and provides the freedom to access the service as many times as needed (note: you may not speak with the same therapist each time).

Monday – Friday: 12PM – 8PM EST

Saturday: 12PM – 4PM EST

Please Note: Entry to the service closes 45 minutes before posted closure time to allow all clients to be served by end of service.

BounceBack Coaching

6 coaching sessions for youth ages 15 – 17 on various topics to develop skills (ex. Anxiety, depression). You can refer yourself to the program.