Self-help, Mutual Aid and Support Groups

Self-help, mutual aid and support groups are non-profit, voluntary organizations which provide support to individuals who share a common experience.

As defined by the International Network of Mutual Help centres, self-help groups are non-profit; open to members of the general public who share a common experience; meet face-to-face on a regular, ongoing basis, and are open to new members; provide mutual support through discussion and sharing of information and experiences. Members use their individual strengths to support each other, and can use their collective strengths to promote social change; Run by and for group members. Although professional (health care) providers may participate at the request of the group, their role stays that of a consultant.

Mental Health in General

Anxiety

Depression

All ages

Parkinson Canada (PSO)
613-722-9238
1-800-565-3000 (Toll Free)
www.parkinson.ca

 

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
604-239-1042
www.codacanada.ca

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)
416-486-8046
1-888-486-8236 (Toll Free)
Fax: 416-486-8127
www.mooddisorders.ca

Schizophrenia and Psychosis

All ages

National Network for Mental Health
705-386-8788
1-888-406-4663 (Toll Free)
nnmh.ca/

 

Schizophrenia Society of Canada
1-204-786-1616
1-800-263-5545 (Toll Free)
www.schizophrenia.ca