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Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby highlighting the risks they pose. The device has the potential to address the growing global problem of people unknowingly taking drugs that have been mixed with undeclared substances, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and nitazenes.

A pioneering clinical study found that pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy eliminated PTSD diagnoses in all participants up to six months post-treatment.

The wave of denunciations of sexual and psychological violence that has been taking place on social media for several weeks has shed light on one of the most...

Addressing toxic drug supply through harm reduction principles is necessary to challenge racism, exploitation, and imperial power

Providing preventative, emergency & after-care for direct actions in the GTA

Accessible, reliable, professionally produced resources on an array of mental health topics for patients, families, students and professionals.

If you are in an emergency, in crisis or need someone to talk to, there is a list of mental health crisis resources available for areas in and around Toronto and Ontario.

The PTSD Coach Canada mobile app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that can occur after trauma. Features include:

We provide free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals via telephone to women in up to 154 languages- completely anonymous and confidential.

For all of our online groups, the Gerstein Crisis Centre uses Zoom Canadian Healthcare which is PIPEDA & PHIPA compliant to ensure privacy and confidentiality. CHAIR YOGA WITH LESIA COLE... View Article

We Are a Network of Queer and Trans-identified Mental Health Professionals Who Serve the 2SLGBTQIA Community

MindBeacon offers digital therapy to help clients manage mental health concerns related to depression, anxiety, insomnia & PTSD. Free therapy for Ontario residents

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

Welcome to New Journeys, your online Friendship Centre resource. New Journeys is an online platform for telling and sharing stories pertaining to Indigenous experiences in Canada, featuring potentially life-saving resources, services, and information in your area.

The new way to quit or cut back your drinking. Reframe brings together an evidence-based program and all the tools you'll ever need to drink less

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We share these trusted resources with members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Kids Help Phone – Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people…

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We use NADA Ear Acupuncture to assist with : Alcohol and Substance use Dependencies; Emotional Trauma; Mental and Behavioural Health Struggles; Lived Experience of Violence; Community Responses to Disaster and Crisis. Trauma-informed acupuncture treatments and trainings in collaboration with peer-b