In response to COVID-19, CMHA-PEI has created a robust list of mental health and well-being supports available to Prince Edward Islanders during these unprecedented times. Please visit www.peicmhainfohub.com for up-to-date information.
For immediate assistance, please see the list of phone/text services below, or please feel free to call the CMHA-PEI Mental Health Resource Line at 1-800-682-1648, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm and a staff member will help you find the appropriate programs and services available to you.
Mental Health Telephone/Text Services
LOCAL HELPLINES
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The Island Helpline available 24/7 for all ages at 1-800-218-2885
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Health PEI – Children & Youth Urgent Mental Health Care for Islanders 18 years and younger with urgent or acute mental health needs (suicidal ideation, anxiety, or depression) available daily between 12:00pm and 6:00pm by calling 1-866-833-5443
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CMHA-PEI Mental Health Resource Line available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by calling 1-800-682-1648
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PEI COVID-19 Response Line at 1-833-533-9333 has trained Mental Health and Addictions staff taking calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
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Health PEI Patient Navigator toll free number 1-844-882-3141 or email patientnavigator@gov.pe.ca
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PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Inc. / Anderson House available 24/7 at 1-800-240-9894
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PEI Child Protection toll free number 1-877-341-3101 / after-hours toll free number 1-800-341-6868
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PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre counselling services toll free number 1-888-368-8055
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Farmer’s Assistance Program offers mental health supports to PEI farmers through a toll free number 1-800-736-8006
LOCAL FREE COUNSELLING SERVICES
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FREE counselling services for Essential Workers. Fill out the following form to start the process.
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The PEI Public Service Commission offers an employee assistance program (EAP) for islanders employed with the Government of Prince Edward Island. EAP helps employees solve problems as early as possible before they seriously affect self, family, and work performance. You can access this service by calling 1-800-239-3826 or by emailing eap@gov.pe.ca.
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Please note that many larger employers have employee assistance programs. Ask your senior management team for details.
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Mental Health Call-In Clinics offer free 45-60 minute sessions with a registered therapist. Available to all people living on Prince Edward Island. Call in numbers and schedules vary. The Call-In Clinic Therapist may refer you to Community Mental Health, or other suitable programs. Click on the link to be taken to most up to date schedule and directory.
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Addictions Service Call-In Clinics offer free 45-60 minute sessions with an addictions counsellor. Available for people living in Prince Edward. Call in numbers and schedules vary. Click on the link to be taken to the most up to date schedule and directory.
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Family Services PEI is offering secure online group programming to support Islanders experiencing a high level of anxiety due to COVID-19. To register for a session email register@familyservice.pe.ca.
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PEI Public Schools Branch counsellors and/or psychologist services can be accessed by emailing supportforfamilies@edu.pe.ca or calling (902) 368-5155.
NATIONAL HELPLINES
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Kids Help Phone available in EN/FR 24/7 to youth 20 years old and younger at 1-800-668-6868
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Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone: Text HOME to 686868
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Crisis Service Canada suicide prevention and mental health support available EN/FR 24/7 for all ages at 1-833-456-4566
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Crisis Service Canada: Text START to 45645
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Naseeha peer support line available 12pm-7pm EST, 7 days a week for all ages at 1-866-627-3342
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First Nations Inuit Hope for Wellness available 24/7 for all ages at 1-855-242-3310
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Trans Lifeline available for all ages at 1-877-330-6366
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Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program toll free number 1-800-268-7708 (TDD 1-800-567-5803)
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Canadian Forces Military Family Information Line toll free number 1-800-866-4546