Web Sites/Links/Resources

Check out these great Web Sites/Links for some excellent information on local/internet resources, bipolar disorder, depression, disability, medications and other mental health-related issues.

Disclaimer:   PLEASE NOTE that these web-based services are not meant to replace a face-to-face consultation with a trained counsellor,  psychologist, psychiatrist or doctor nor do these services provide “on-line” counselling … As well, the listing of these sites and resources on this web site does not imply that the Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph endorses any or all of the information which is included …  Some of the information on this Web page has been provided by external sources …We encourage you to thoroughly evaluate the materials, consult directly with the source of the information and use what you find most helpful for you …

• The ABCs of mental health:   The ABCs of mental health provides information related to different mental health concerns, according to developmental ages. Also provides information to help determine the level of concern (green, yellow or red)

• Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario

• Bell — Let’s Talk

• bp Canada: (BiPolar Canada: Join the bp forum)

• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

• Canadian Mental Health Association: (CMHA and formerly Trellis have amalgamated to CMHA-Waterloo,Wellington,Dufferin)

• Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Disorders

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

• Check-up From The Neck Up

• Collaborative Research Team (Bipolar Disorder): (CRESTBD)

• Collaborative Spaces (Mental Health Commission of Canada)

• CommunityLinks: (A Local Community Resource Site–Mental Health Database and a Community Information  Database)

• Community Torchlight: (aka Distress Centre for Wellington-Dufferin)

• Depression Hurts (A Canadian Site)

• E-mental Health: e-MentalHealth provides mental health information sheets on a wide variety of topics of interest to youth, and also provides screening tools
  

• Family Counselling and Support Services (Guelph-based Counselling Services)

• Guelph Family Health Team (A Listing of local Guelph health resources)

• Guelph Police Service

• Guide to dealing with depression before/during/after addiction rehab

• International Bipolar Foundation Their mission is to eliminate bipolar disorder through the advancement of research; to promote care & support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education.  ALL of their services & programs are free and globally accessible.

DISABILITY PAYMENTS:

• Canada Pension Plan Disability

• ODSP: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/index.aspx

• ODSP, a law firms viewpoint for applicants

• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

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• Homewood Health Centre

• Kids Help Phone Line: Kids Help Phone provides phone and web counselling for youth under the age of 20. Support is free, 24/7, anonymous and confidential
  

• Mind Your Mind:  Mind your mind is a place for youth and young adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times. Help Yourself. Help each other. Share what you live and know
  

• Restoring Perspective – Life at the London Asylum

 MEDICATIONS:

•  For drugs with dangerous complications: http://drugdangers.com

• For dosage, interaction checker: http://www.drugs.com/

•  For recalls, full product Monographs (Health Canada): http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

•  For an irreverent easy to read, but accurate view of psych medications
  

• Pregnancy and medications: http://www.motherisk.org/women/drugs.jsp

• Guide to understanding Trillium drug plan, including deductibles

• Guide to which medications Trillium/Ontario drug benefit plan will pay for
  

• Exceptional Access Program (for medications not covered by OBD or Trillium)

• Meds Check (A FREE PROGRAM for those Ontarians taking a minimum of three medications for a chronic condition)

• Recall Report (Reporting on the Latest Dangerous Drugs and Products to keep you and your family safe)

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• Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)

• Mood Disorders Support Group of New York (MDSG)

• MDAO support forums: http://mooddisorders.ca/forum

• Mood Disorders Society of Canada (Canada nationwide)

• Moods Magazine (a very good magazine for those with mood disorders)

• Online Depression Forums (Large international forum — registration is required)

• Resource Guide for Bipolar Disorder (This site also includes a lot of other useful links)

• Seniors’ Services Directory (Guelph and Wellington County)

• Seniors Engaged (Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors in Guelph/Wellington)

• Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin (a Local Resource)

• Suicide Prevention Guide — Healthy Mind and Body

SELF HELP:

• How to Make Anxiety Your Friend: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/blog/how-to-treat-helping-people-with-anxiety-counselling

• Informed Choices About Depression: http://depression.informedchoices.ca/

• Insight Meditation Centre: http://insightmeditationcenter.org

• My Mental Health MAP, by MDAO: http://mymentalhealthmap.ca/

• Mood Gym (A free on line Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program)

• Self-Help Alliance

• Tackling Driving Anxiety After an Accident

• Ted.com

• TMS Therapy

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• St. Joseph’s Health Centre – Guelph

• University of Guelph — Mental Health Resources

• Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington

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