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Wellbeing Resources

Supporting Your Wellbeing

At Artists for Mental Health, we believe wellbeing is unique to every individual. Whether you're looking for creative inspiration, professional support, opportunities to move your body, or ways to connect with your community, we hope these resources help you find what you need.


There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing, and we encourage you to explore the resources that best support your own journey!

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General Support

Whether you're looking for information, ongoing support, or someone to talk to, these trusted organizations can help connect you with the right resources.

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🆘 Crisis Text Line

Text CONNECT to 686868 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free, 24/7, confidential text support for people in crisis.

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🌿 Canadian Mental Health Association 

CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

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🪶 Hope for Wellness

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada 24/7. 

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Please Note: The resources are provided by third-party organizations and are shared for informational purposes only. Artists for Mental Health is a creative wellness organization and is not a healthcare provider or crisis service. IF YOU REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 911 OR TEXT 988 IF YOU ARE IN CANADA.

Alberta Resources

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Counselling Alberta

Provides accessible counselling for individuals, couples, and families across Alberta, with virtual and in-person services and a sliding fee scale.

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Recovery Alberta

Alberta's primary provider of mental health, addiction, and recovery services, offering information, treatment programs, and 24/7 helplines.

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211 Alberta

A connection point to thousands of community, social, and government services available 24/7 across the province.

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British Columbia Resources

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Foundry BC

Offers free health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24, including counselling, peer support, primary care, and virtual services across BC

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Here to Help 

Provides trusted mental health information, practical tools, and resources to help individuals and families better understand and support their wellbeing.

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Here2Talk

Here2Talk provides free, confidential counselling and mental health support for BC post-secondary students by phone, chat, or mobile app.

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PHARE

Phare provides accessible counselling with sliding scale fees, offering in-person services in British Columbia and virtual therapy across Canada to help connect people with the support that's right for them.

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Pay What You Can Peer Support

Pay What You Can Peer Support is a non-profit offering affordable online peer support groups where people can connect, share experiences, and find community in a safe, welcoming space.

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We believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of mental health. These resources offer sliding-scale and affordable therapeutic options across Canada.

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Momentum Counselling

Momentum Counselling is a non-profit organization offering affordable counselling, support groups, and social work services through a sliding fee scale to help make mental health support accessible across Alberta.

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Pine Integrated Health

Pine Integrated Health is committed to making counselling more accessible by offering affordable sessions with supervised master's-level student therapists, helping individuals and families access quality mental health support.

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Community Resources

I. Mindful Self Compassion 

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based program designed to help people respond to life's challenges with greater kindness, mindfulness, and resilience. Through guided practices and practical tools, MSC teaches skills for managing stress, difficult emotions, and self-criticism while cultivating emotional wellbeing and self-compassion.

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II. Guide to Dealing with Disabilities in Canada 

Understanding disability rights, accommodations, and available supports can sometimes feel overwhelming. We’re grateful to share this helpful guide from LITCO LAW that provides information for navigating disabilities in Canada.

 

At Artists for Mental Health, we believe creating healthier communities means making space for people of all abilities, experiences, and circumstances.

 

We hope this resource is helpful to someone in our community. 🌿

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Creative Resource Library 

 COMING SOON 

We're creating a growing collection of creative wellbeing resources designed to inspire, encourage, and support your creative journey. From guided art prompts and journaling exercises to mindful creativity practices, book recommendations, and downloadable activities, our resource library will celebrate creativity in all its forms.

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Join our newsletter to be the first to know when new resources are released! 

 Keep an eye out for: 

  • Creative prompts & challenges 

  • Guided journaling 

  • Mindful art exercises 

  • Creative wellness guides 

  • Book & podcast recommendations 

  • Downloadable resources 

  • Community spotlights 

Mindfulness
Movement
Nutrition
Rest

Discover grounding practices that foster presence, self-compassion, and creative flow.

 Gentle movement, yoga, dance, and body awareness to support both wellbeing and artistic expression.

Nourishing your body with balanced habits that sustain creativity, energy, and everyday wellness.

Embrace restorative rest and reflection to recharge your mind, body, and creative spirit.

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