Mental Health & Rehabilitation Resources (Canada)
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis please call 911 or contact Canada’s National Crisis Line 988
This page is here for one reason: to make it easier for first responders, military members, veterans, and their families to find the support they deserve. Navigating trauma, burnout, operational stress, or the long tail of difficult calls shouldn’t require digging through endless websites or wondering where to start. JJ.Handmade exists to help point you in the right direction, toward care that understands the culture you come from and the weight you carry.
The resources listed here are recognized nationally and provincially, and include crisis supports, peer networks, clinical programs, rehabilitation services, and evidence-based tools created specifically for public safety personnel and military communities. You’ll find options for immediate help, ongoing care, family support, and specialized treatment.
This page isn’t meant to diagnose or replace professional care. It’s simply a clear, accessible map of what’s available so you don’t have to search alone.
First Responder & Military Mental Health and Rehabilitation Resources
(Available Canada Wide)
Who they serve: First responders, Veterans, CAF, RCMP, families
Services: PTSD programs, trauma therapy, couple’s programs, peer support, service dogs
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research & Treatment (CIPSRT)
Who they serve: Public Safety Personnel
Services: Internet CBT, research, education, PSPNET
Who they serve: Public Safety Personnel
Services: Free therapist-guided online CBT
Who they serve: First responders
Services: Peer support crisis line
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Who they serve: General public including first responders
Services: Counselling, peer support, education
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
Who they serve: Veterans, CAF, RCMP
Services: Peer support for operational stress injuries
Who they serve: Veterans and families
Services: Mental health treatment, OSI clinics, rehabilitation benefits
Royal Canadian Legion Leave the Streets Behind
Who they serve: Veterans
Services: Homelessness and support services
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
Who they serve: Veterans, RCMP, families
Services: Resources, navigation, education
Who they serve: First responders
Services: Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR), education
Who they serve: Police officers
Services: Suicide prevention and wellness resources
Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation (CCISF)
Who they serve: Emergency services
Services: CISM training and peer support education
This resource list is always growing and evolving as I learn about new supports available across Canada. If you know of a service I’m missing, please reach out, I’d love to add it so others can find the help they need.
If you’re not in crisis but need help
Use this list to explore the supports that fit your situation, whether that’s peer support, online therapy, clinical treatment, or rehabilitation programs. You are not alone, and reaching out is a sign of strength.
JJ.Handmade is committed to making support easier to access, easier to understand, and easier to reach when you need it most.
Provincial & Territorial Specific Resources
Click the button for your province or territory below to be directed to their specific resources.