Health Connect Ontario: Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice.
Access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need, but it does not replace your other touch point with your health care provider. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately.
https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca
List of hundreds of verified discounts for persons with disabilities in Canada: https://dealhack.ca/blog/canadian-disability-discounts-guide
Peer support groups – pay what you can. Accessibility, affordability, creating a sense of community, and knowing that you are not alone. 25 different groups. https://www.paywhatyoucanpeersupport.com
General health resources in Ottawa: www.champlainhealthline.ca
Abuse & Sexual Assault
The Ottawa Hospital: Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program
Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org 1-866-863-0511
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre www.orcc.net 613-562-2333
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
Addiction
**NEW** Breaking Free from Substance Use: Evidence-based wellbeing and recovery support program www.breakingfreeonline.ca For more information: https://youtu.be/qNZFiM05tHk
Looking for support for your mental health or substance use/addiction? Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging. We can help https://www.accessmha.ca
Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services www.saato.ca
Ottawa Addictions Resources ottawa.cmha.ca
ADHD
“Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” by Russell A. Barkley
Info re: ADHD symptoms, treatment options, and compensatory strategies for attentional and executive challenges.“Mastering Your ADHD. A Cognitive Behavioural Approach” by Safran et al
Breastfeeding
** NEW ** East End breast feeding and baby support: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/
New service available in Orléans in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre that allows babies to be weighed on an accurate scale. Ottawa Public Health is increasing in-person breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), now 3 days a week, by appointment. Appointments are booked through the Baby Help Line 613-580-2424, ext. 23774.
International Breast Feeding Centre with Dr.Jack Newman, Information Sheets for common breastfeeding questions and concerns: https://ibconline.ca/information-sheets/
Private Lactation Consultant Services (fee). www.ovlc.net
Laleche League Canada. www.lllc.ca
Cancer
Information on breast cancer screening: Experts discuss early breast cancer detection: www.youtube.com/ Information on breast density: https://densebreastscanada.ca/faq/
Drs. Jason Fung & Steven Tucker: Influencing Cancer outcomes through Diet, Exercise, Sleep & other lifestyle changes https://solving-healthcare-with-dr-kwadwo-kyeremanteng.simplecast.com Feb 17th podcast
Learn about your individual cancer risk www.mycanceriq.ca
Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca
Learn about cancer screening and prevention – Cancer Care Ontario www.cancercare.on.ca
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation www.cbcf.org
Concussion
Information for patients: www.sjhc.london.on.ca/regional-acquired-brain-injury-outpatient-program
Love Your Brain Yoga: Resources and Programs for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice
Dementia
Resources for patients and families, referral options for a dementia care coach https://dementiahelp.ca/
Dermatology
Canadian Dermatology Association information about common skin condition and approved products dermatology.ca/
Skin cancer self exam mobile app: UMSkinCheck
For patients with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea – list of products with little chance of causing skin reactions www.producteliminationdiet.com
Diabetes
Podcast on continuous glucose monitoring https://solving-healthcare-with-dr-kwadwo-kyeremanteng.simplecast.com/episodes/optimizing-health-through-continuous-glucose-monitoring-with-kara-collier-director-of-nutrition-nutrisense
Diet for Diabetes www.cvtoolbox.com
Diabetes education programs http://www.diabeteseducation.ca
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Eating Disorders
Services for patients struggling with disordered eating. We welcome all bodies and are weight inclusive and proudly 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly. Our services are all virtual and available for people aged 17+, free of charge or covered by OHIP.www.bodybrave.ca
Connecting with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey www.keltyeatingdisorders.ca
Website of support for those caring for a youth with an eating disorder and parents canped.ca
Heart and Stroke
Diet for High Cholesterol www.cvtoolbox.com
Diet for High Blood Pressure www.cvtoolbox.com
Immunizations
Routine Childhood Immunization Schedule for Ontario www.health.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Health Info on Immunizations www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization
Public Health Canada: Immunization Fact or Fiction www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Insomnia
**NEW** DECODE Insomnia provides education, resources, and services to help access the benefits of starting with sleep https://www.decodeinsomnia.com
“Sink into sleep – A Step-by-Step Handbook for Insomnia” by Judith R. Davidson PhD
“No more sleepless nights” by Peter Hauri
“Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg Jacobs
Mindfulness and meditation apps: www.headspace.com, calm.com, tenpercent.com
CBT for insomnia:
https://mysleepwell.ca/cbti/
Dalhousie Universityhttps://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia
Intro to mindfulness:
https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
Lung Disease
Mental health
** NEW ** an evidence-based 24-hour group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems. It is provided free of charge to participants. https://sashbear.org/family-connections/
AbilitiCBT is suitable for anyone age 16 or older. AbilitiCBT programs include anxiety, depression, anxiety related to a pandemic, pain management and insomnia. https://myicbt.com
Free mental health therapy (guided CBT) for Ontario residents: https://www.mindbeacon.com
Schedule a free same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session: https://www.counsellingconnect.org
TeleCBT: OHIP-covered and private options for cognitive behavioural therapy https://app.telecbt.ca/booking/steps/matching/
Virtual platform for Psychotherapy https://psychotherapymatters.com/
Brené Brown with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle:
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/Online self-help peer support forum that any Ontario patient can access for free. Anonymous peer support for depression, anxiety, etc & access to self-help resources and tools. The forum is moderated by a trained therapist. www.bigwhitewall.com
Better Help online therapy – Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. www.betterhelp.com
Inkblot: Affordable, virtual mental health support https://inkblottherapy.com/
Mindshift App – to help relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking & identify active ways to take charge of anxiety www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-app
Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp
Online self-help for Depression & Anxiety moodgym.com.au
Searchable Database of Community Resources and Supports
www.e-mentalhealth.caMental Health Crisis Line
www.crisisline.ca
613-722-6914Distress Centre – Ottawa and Region
www.dcottawa.on.ca/english/services/247-support/distress-line.html
613-238-3311Ottawa psychologists http://ottawa-psychologists.org
“Mind Over Mood” by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky
“Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” by David Burns
“The Anxiety and Worry Workbook – The Cognitive Behavioural Solution” – by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
“The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” by Edmund J. Bourne
“The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You” by Robert Leahy
“This is Depression” by Dr. Diane McIntosh
BounceBack: coaching program as a first step towards cognitive behaviour therapy, available by referral or patient self-referral
CBT through Royal Ottawa Hospital: free, short-term, face-to-face Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mindfulness and Meditation
**NEW** Build resilient, focused, and strongkids in just a few minutes a day https://www.getsparky.ca
Meditation & Mindfulness www.headspace.com
Free app for sleep, anxiety and stress with more than 100k guided meditations https://insighttimer.com/en-ca
Kids’ mindfulness, focus and sleep https://www.ninjafocus.com
Men’s Health
**NEW** Health and wellness services and programs for guys into guys in Ottawa https://maxottawa.ca
Health strategies for men, for managing and preventing depression https://headsupguys.org
Nutrition
Canada’s Food Guide – https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Intermittent Fasting Information –thefastingmethod.com
Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition – Using nutrition to improve health & treat metabolic disease www.ccfortn.ca
Low carb and keto made simple www.dietdoctor.com
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Solving Healthcare podcast about Intermittent Fasting:
https://www.resourceoptimizationnetwork.com/solvinghealthcare
Feb 11th: Benefits of Intermittent fasting with Megan Ramos
Apr 30th: Jason Fung: Fasting Physiology, Why It Can Transform Healthcare, Impact on Immunity & More
Aug 18th: Dr. Ken Berry: Reversing Diabetes in Over 400 Patients…
Aug 8th: COVID-19: ICU Doc Loses 30 lbs to Reduce His Risk, with Dr. Tomwww.eatrightontario.ca (Speak with a Registered Dietician for Free at 1-877-510-5102)
Dieticians of Canada – Info on eating well + Search for a local Dietician www.unlockfood.ca
Ellyn Satter Institute resources for healthy eating www.ellynsatterinstitute.org
Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, information & app www.monashfodmap.com
Obesity
Individualized coaching from Registered Dietitians, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore your “why” and help you overcome barriers, and appropriate use of anti-obesity medications https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com
Food self-monitoring apps: my fitness pal, baritastic, carb manager, lose it, Ate
Obesity Canada resources: https://obesitycanada.ca/public-resources/
Osteoporosis
Pain
TAPMI has developed these learning modules to help you:
- Become knowledgeable about chronic pain
- Focus on goals that are important to you
- Minimize stress
- Identify warning signs and avoid flare ups
- Improve overall quality of life
- Stay active to improve your pain levels
- Pace your activities to reduce your risk of flare up
- Practice daily relaxation techniques
- Learn how to communicate with family, friends, and care providers
- Improve your sleep so you can cope better with your pain
https://tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/pain-u-online/#/
Exercise videos for back pain:
www.isaec.org/exercise-videosBook on back pain: Dr. Stuart McGill “Back Mechanic: The step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain”
www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/OHIP-funded physiotherapy – information and locations www.ontario.ca/page/get-physiotherapy
Simple exercises to manage knee pain from prolonged sitting: “Treat your own Knee” by Robin McKenzie
Information and resources on back pain http://backcarecanada.ca/
Information on safe opioid prescribing http://nationalpaincentre.mcmaster.ca
Living with chronic pain workshops http://www.livinghealthychamplain.ca
Palliative Care
KIDSgrief.ca – Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death
MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and work through your grief
Makingmywishesknown.ca Help with advance care planning
www.speakupontario.ca For Ontario specific information and tools to help you have important conversations about future health care decisions
www.advancecareplanning.ca Includes a workbook for people to go through and help brainstorm their wishes for end of life.
Parenting
Resources on empathy, connection and emotional regulation: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com
Triple Positive Parenting Program, Ontario. https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/ont-en/triple-p/
Tips for soothing newborns: “Happiest baby on the block” by Harvey Karp
Tips for parenting toddlers: “How to talk so kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk” by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Tips for parenting and dealing with bullying: “Kids are worth it: Give your child the gift of inner discipline” by Barbara Coloroso
Tips for managing technology among kids: “The Tech Solution” by Dr. Shimi Kang
Directory of Resources for Parents www.incredibledirectory.ca
Ontario Early Years Centres ottawa.cioc.ca
Pediatrics
www.cheo.on.ca/en/HealthBitsAZ
What You Need to Know About Fever www.cheo.on.ca/en/treat-fever
Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: Child and Youth Mental Health www.pleo.on.ca
Pregnancy and prenatal care
**NEW** University of Ottawa recruiting healthy pregnant individuals to participate in a study re: exercise and weight gain in pregnancy http://www.adamolab.com
**NEW** evidence-based text messaging program that sends you information timed to your stage of pregnancy to help you achieve healthy pregnancy and birth https://www.smartmomcanada.ca
**NEW** www.omama.com useful app and website for pregnancy and postpartum information
Motherisk – Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Info www.motherisk.org. 1-877-439-2744 (Motherisk Helpline)
Seniors
Web-based series of free educational videos and other resources for caregivers, families, and patients coping with dementia igericare.healthhq.ca
Home and community care healthcareathome.ca/champlain/en/Getting-Care
Regional geriatric programs http://www.rgpeo.com
Sexual health
Sexual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections www.sexualityandu.ca
HPV facts http://hpvinfo.ca
Come as you are Co-operative – online information and shop with anti-capitalist and feminist approach to sexual pleasure, health, and education www.comeasyouare.com/blogs/sex-information/learn-about-lube
Platform offering women a holistic approach to sexual health and wellness https://meetrosy.com
Smoking cessation
Tinnitus
Sound options: affordable tinnitus treatments that have been clinically tested to help people manage their tinnitus http://soundoptions.ca
Tinnitracks: web application which allows you to filter your music in order to use it for a new tinnitus therapy
https://www.tinnitracks.com/enChronic tinnitus: What helps – and what doesn’t?
https://www.informedhealth.org/chronic-tinnitus-what-helps-and-what-doesnt.html
Travel health
Travel Health Info www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – search by destination for health info for travellers wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations
Women’s health
Evidence-based resources for patients with pelvic pain: https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca
Cervical cancer screening www.paptestinfo.ca
Youth mental health
** NEW ** 1call1click.ca A simple way for children, youth and families to access the right mental health and addiction care, at the right time.
Mightier- Online anxiety program for children, teaching calming skills through play, developed by Harvard & Boston Children’s Hospital www.mightier.com
Children’s mental health centre up to age 12 www.crossroadschildren.ca
Youth service bureau age 12-18 www.ysb.ca
Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario PLEO- Offers parent support, parent navigators they can be reached at 613-321-3211 www.pleo.on.ca
Anxiety resources for youth – youth.anxietycanada.com
Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp
Can download the writable version of the workbook “Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens” at the link below:
https://psychhealthandsafety.org/dwd/