Supports for Seniors
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Resources
Support for seniors.
This is a non-exhaustive list of resources separate from our Member Distress Centres that may be helpful to anyone seeking mental health supports. These programs may be run federally, provincially, or locally.
Seniors: Stay Healthy and Active
Ontario
Get information on programs and services to help seniors be healthy, active, and engaged.
Seniors Active Living Centres
Ontario
Seniors Active Living Centres offer social, cultural, learning, and recreational programs for seniors that promote health, well-being and social connections.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health
Canada
The CCSMH works to promote seniors’ mental health by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Circle of Care
Toronto
It is common for older adults to feel isolated and lonely. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made this isolation worse. Through our Phone Pals program, our specially trained volunteers provide companionship and social contact to older adults through weekly phone calls.
Recognizing and Treating Depression in Older Adults – Online Article
Disclaimer: Please note that the above links lead to resources outside of Distress and Crisis Ontario, and as such, we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information contained within them.