Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent tragic loss of four youth in our service region of Moonbeam/Kapuskasing.
Loss of this magnitude touches entire communities, and we recognize the pain, grief, and shock that many are feeling right now.
During this very difficult time, NEOFACS encourages community members to reach out if they need help or know a young person or family in need of support.
You are not alone. Help is available.
Local Child and Youth Mental Health Services with NEOFACS (Ages 0-17):
- We offer a broad range of services for children and youth and their families.
- Our 24/7 Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Support Services provide mental health assessments for risk of harm to self or others.
Contact us by phone 24/7: 1-705-360-7100 or 1-866-229-5437 (Toll-Free).
For more information on our mental health services, visit https://www.neofacs.org/cymh.
Provincial Single Session Counselling with One Stop Talk (Ages 0-17):
- Visit onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect to a free virtual or telephone session of brief therapy.
National Helplines (Available 24/7):
- Kids Help Phone (Ages 5-29): Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (All Ages): Call or text 9-8-8 if you need immediate help.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people): Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.
In emergencies, when immediate help is needed, please call 911.
For more information on other confidential and free mental health supports available across Ontario, visit: Ontario.ca/MentalHealth