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* <big>[https://988.ca/ The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline] provides people in Canada with free access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support by phone and text. If you call or text 9-8-8, trained crisis responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, providing a safe space for you to talk.</big>
* <big>[https://988.ca/ The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline] provides people in Canada with free access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support by phone and text. If you call or text 9-8-8, trained crisis responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, providing a safe space for you to talk.</big>
===<big>For ongoing mental health supports</big>===
<big>Nurturing positive employee and workplace mental health is a long-term endeavor. The following are some resources to foster or improve positive individual and workplace mental health.</big>
<big>Nurturing positive employee and workplace mental health is a long-term endeavor. The following are some resources to foster or improve positive individual and workplace mental health.</big>
===='''<big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan Psychological Services]</big>'''====
* <big>Employees can now see a psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, or counsellor without a prescription at a reimbursement of 80% of the cost under the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]. As of July 1<sup>st</sup>, 2023, these benefits have increased from $2K per calendar year to $5K.</big>
* <big>Employees can now see a psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, or counsellor without a prescription at a reimbursement of 80% of the cost under the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]. As of July 1<sup>st</sup>, 2023, these benefits have increased from $2K per calendar year to $5K.</big>
===='''<big>Mental Health Support: Get Help</big>'''====
* <big>Visit [https://www.canada.ca/mentalhealth canada.ca/mental-health] any time for more free mental health and substance use resources and supports.</big>
* <big>Visit [https://www.canada.ca/mentalhealth canada.ca/mental-health] any time for more free mental health and substance use resources and supports.</big>
===='''<big>Ombud Services</big>'''====
* <big>If your organization has an Ombuds office for mental health, employees can access confidential, impartial advice by reaching out through your departmental intranet. Consult your internal website to contact your Ombud.</big>
* <big>If your organization has an Ombuds office for mental health, employees can access confidential, impartial advice by reaching out through your departmental intranet. Consult your internal website to contact your Ombud.</big>
* <big>Ombud services vary from department to department, but generally include being a sounding board; providing guidance or coaching so employees can raise and resolve issues; and/or supporting them in preparing for a difficult conversation.</big>
* <big>Ombud services vary from department to department, but generally include being a sounding board; providing guidance or coaching so employees can raise and resolve issues; and/or supporting them in preparing for a difficult conversation.</big>
===='''<big>Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace</big>'''====
* <big>Resources for improving employee self-care strategies and workplace mental health are available by visiting [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace.html Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace] at Canada.ca, including [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/lead-empathy.html mental health supports for managers].</big>
* <big>Resources for improving employee self-care strategies and workplace mental health are available by visiting [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace.html Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace] at Canada.ca, including [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/lead-empathy.html mental health supports for managers].</big>
===='''<big>Informal Conflict Management System</big>'''====
* <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/harassment-violence/informal-conflict-management-system-services.html Contact your ICMS office] to find out how they can help employees to prevent, manage and resolve a workplace issue that may be inhibiting psychological health and safety in the workplace.</big>
* <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/harassment-violence/informal-conflict-management-system-services.html Contact your ICMS office] to find out how they can help employees to prevent, manage and resolve a workplace issue that may be inhibiting psychological health and safety in the workplace.</big>
'''<big>Canada School of Public Service</big>'''
==== '''<big>Canada School of Public Service</big>''' ====
* <big>The Canada School of Public Service offers the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/mental-health-eng.aspx Mental Health Learning Series] with self-paced courses, and they also have one-page job aids for quick reference on topics including:</big>
* <big>The Canada School of Public Service offers the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/mental-health-eng.aspx Mental Health Learning Series] with self-paced courses, and they also have one-page job aids for quick reference on topics including:</big>
** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/civility-remote-work-eng.aspx Civility and respect at work]</big>
** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/civility-remote-work-eng.aspx Civility and respect at work]</big>
** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/pf-introduction-eng.aspx Mental health job aids for managers]</big>
** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/pf-introduction-eng.aspx Mental health job aids for managers]</big>
===='''<big>Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety</big>'''====
* <big>The Centre offers comprehensive resources on issues related to [https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/ health promotion, wellness and psychosocial] safety in the workplace.</big>
* <big>The Centre offers comprehensive resources on issues related to [https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/ health promotion, wellness and psychosocial] safety in the workplace.</big>
===='''<big>Workplace Strategies for Mental Health</big>'''====
* <big>This organization provides policies, programs and prevention strategies to support [https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Organizational-strategies workplace mental health and psychological safety] for everyone.</big>
* <big>This organization provides policies, programs and prevention strategies to support [https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Organizational-strategies workplace mental health and psychological safety] for everyone.</big>
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===<big>[https://www.cafconnection.ca/National/Stay-Connected/Family-Information-Line.aspx The Family Information Line (FIL)]</big>===
===<big>[https://www.cafconnection.ca/National/Stay-Connected/Family-Information-Line.aspx The Family Information Line (FIL)]</big>===
|<big>To speak with a FIL counsellor, call 1-800-866-4546 (toll-free in North America) or 1-613-995-5234 (collect calls accepted).</big>
|<big>To speak with a FIL counsellor, call 1-800-866-4546 (toll-free in North America) or 1-613-995-5234 (collect calls accepted).</big>
|<big>Speak to friendly, experienced professionals who are well-versed on CAF communities and services. FIL counsellors are available to handle calls in confidence 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</big>
|<big>Speak to friendly, experienced professionals who are well-versed on CAF communities and services. FIL counsellors are available to handle calls in confidence 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</big>
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=== <big>[https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/bereavement-grief/hope-program The HOPE Program]</big> ===
|<big>Contact HOPE by email ([mailto:HOPE-ESPOIR@forces.gc.ca HOPE-ESPOIR@forces.gc.ca]) or by calling '''1-800-883-6094.'''</big>
|<big>Provides CAF members and their families who have recently lost a loved one with peer support. Members and families are eligible for this service if they have lost a loved on who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, either active or retired, Regular or Reserve Force.</big>
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=== <big>[https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/military-family-resource-centres Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs)]</big> ===
|'''<big>Visit the website to learn more:</big>'''
[https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/military-family-resource-centres <big>Military Family Resource Centres | MFRC | CFMWS</big>]
|<big>CAF members and their families have access to dedicated, frontline service providers, responsible for connecting military families to a wide range of programs and services.</big>
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=== <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/medical-dental-centers.html Military Medical Centres]</big> ===
|'''<big>Visit the website to learn more:</big>'''
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/medical-dental-centers.html <big>Canadian Armed Forces medical and dental centres - Canada.ca</big>]
|<big>Locate a medical and dental centre anywhere in Canada</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response.html <big>Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre</big>] ===
|<big>You have two ways of contacting the SMSRC:</big>
# <big>By '''Phone''', call the Toll-free 24/7 line, Crisis and Referral Centre available 24/7, at 1-844-750-1648</big>
# <big>By '''Email''' at DND.SMSRC-CSRIS.MDN@forces.gc.ca, available Monday to Friday, from 0700-1700 (Eastern time), excluding statutory holidays.</big>
|<big>Support services for currently serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, National Defence public service employees, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers affected by sexual misconduct and their families, aged 16 and older. Guidance and support for leaders and management on addressing sexual misconduct.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/integrated-conflict-complaint-management.html <big>Integrated Conflict and Complaint Management</big>] ===
|<big>'''Visit the website to retrieve the contact information for the Complaint Management Services centres nearest you:''' [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/iccm.html Integrated Complaint and Conflict Management (ICCM) - Canada.ca]</big>
|<big>Service that helps CAF members submit, track, and resolve complaints.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/chaplain.html <big>Chaplain Services</big>] ===
|<big>In an urgent situation, please contact the chaplains’ office at your closest CAF formation,</big>
<big>base or wing. For additional information, or to contact a chaplain in a non-urgent manner during regular business hours, contact us:</big>
* <big>by '''telephone''' at 1-866-502-2203</big>
|<big>Spiritual guidance and support is available.</big>
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== '''<big>Resources for DND Public Service Employees</big>''' ==
<big>Whether you are looking to improve your well-being, increase your awareness, or access any of the many services and programs that are available to you, support is available when and how you need it.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-employee-assistance-program.html <big>Employee Assistance Program</big>] ===
|<big>'''By Phone''': Available 24/7</big>
<big><br />
English: '''1-800-663-1142''', or 1-888-384-1152 (for people with hearing impairments).</big>
<big><br />
French: '''1-866-398-9505''', or 1-866-433-3305 (for people with hearing impairments).</big>
|<big>The EAP is a professional, confidential, and proactive service to support you and your family members with a wide range of personal, family and work-related concerns. These services are designed to enable a proactive approach to supporting your well-being.</big>
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=== [http://hrciv-rhciv.mil.ca/en/e-office-of-disability-management.page <big>The Office of Disability Management</big>] ===
|'''<big>Visit the website to learn more:</big>'''
[http://hrciv-rhciv.mil.ca/en/e-office-of-disability-management.page <big>Office of Disability Management (mil.ca)</big>]
|<big>Note: accessible only on the National Defence network. ODM created to be an impartial,</big>
<big>collaborative and inclusive group that supports employees and supervisors/managers dealing with disability-related matter due to illness, impairment and injury.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/new-workplace-harassment-and-violence-prevention-regulations-for-defence-team-public-servants-bill-c65.html#workplace <big>The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Centre of Expertise</big>] ===
|'''<big>Visit the website for the steps on how to report an incident:</big>'''
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/new-workplace-harassment-and-violence-prevention-regulations-for-defence-team-public-servants-bill-c65.html#workplace <big>Workplace harassment and violence prevention program - Canada.ca</big>]
|<big>WHVP provides guidance to Defence Team personnel, develops training, and focuses on prevention initiatives.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/sexual-misconduct-response.html <big>Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre</big>] ===
|<big>You have two ways of contacting the SMSRC:</big>
# <big>By '''Phone''', call the Toll-free 24/7 line, Crisis and Referral Centre available 24/7, at 1-844-750-1648</big>
# <big>By '''Email''' at DND.SMSRC-CSRIS.MDN@forces.gc.ca, available Monday to Friday, from 0700-1700 (Eastern time), excluding statutory holidays.</big>
|<big>Support services for currently serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, National Defence public service employees, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers affected by sexual misconduct and their families, aged 16 and older. Guidance and support for leaders and management on addressing sexual misconduct.</big>
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=== [https://018gc.sharepoint.com/sites/ORG-2295-0006?locale=en-us <big>Organizational Well-Being SharePoint site</big>] ===
|<big>Visit the SharePoint:</big>
[https://018gc.sharepoint.com/sites/ORG-2295-0006?locale=en-us <big>Organizational Well-Being - Bien-être organisationnel - Home (sharepoint.com)</big>]
|<big>'''Note''': accessible only on D365 Helpful information about the mental health and well-being services available to DND public service employees.</big>
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=='''Indigenous Mental Health Resources - Mental Health & Cultural Supports'''==
=='''<big>Indigenous Mental Health Resources - Mental Health & Cultural Supports</big>'''==
===<big>First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line and On-line Counselling Service</big>===
===<big>First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line and On-line Counselling Service</big>===
<big>Toll-Free: 1-833-4546-4566</big>
<big>Toll-Free: 1-833-4546-4566</big>
== '''<big>An Intersectional Approach to Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace</big>''' ==
=== <big>Calls to Action</big> ===
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service.html <big>Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service - Privy Council Office - Canada.ca</big>]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service/call-to-action-message-to-deputies.html <big>Call to Action forward direction message to deputies - Privy Council Office - Canada.ca</big>]
* [https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf <big>Calls_to_Action - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada</big>]
* [https://nctr.ca/shop/calls-to-action-booklet/ <big>Calls to Action Booklet - National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation</big>]
=== <big>Federal Government Diversity Networks</big> ===
* [[GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC#GC Diversity Networks - R.C3.A9seaux de la-diversit.C3.A9-du GC|<big>GC Diversity Networks - wiki</big>]]
=== <big>Training - Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)</big> ===
* [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=INC1-E37&cm_locale=en <big>Intersectionality and Allyship</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/mental-health-eng.aspx#psycho <big>Mental Health Learning Series</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/diversity-inclusion-eng.aspx <big>Equity, diversity and inclusion learning path for executives</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/2slgbtqi-eng.aspx <big>2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Learning Path</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/ils-eng.aspx <big>Indigenous learning products</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/anti-racism-eng.aspx <big>Anti-Racism Learning Series</big>]
* [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/accessibility-learning-eng.aspx <big>Accessibility Learning Series</big>]
=== <big>Websites</big> ===
==== <big>Intersectionality and Mental Health & Wellbeing</big> ====
* <big>[https://www.bipochealingcentre.ca/podcast Contact 2 — BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre (bipochealingcentre.ca)]</big>
* <big>[https://leadwithdiversity.com/about/ About - Lead with Diversity]</big>
* <big>[https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/national-standard/ National Standard - Mental Health Commission of Canada]</big>
* <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/science-research-data/how-integrate-intersectionality-theory-quantitative-health-equity-analysis.html How to integrate Intersectionality Theory in Health Equity analysis - Canada.ca]</big>
* <big>[https://wellbeing.ubc.ca/sites/wellbeing.ubc.ca/files/u9/Facilitator%20Guide%20-%20Intersectionality%20and%20Mental%20Health.pdf Facilitator Guide - Intersectionality and Mental Health.pdf (ubc.ca)]</big>
* <big>[https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691560/decolonizing-wellness-by-dalia-kinsey-rd-ld/ Decolonizing Wellness by Dalia Kinsey: 9781637740309 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books; Speaking | Kinsey Wellness (daliakinsey.com)]</big>
* <big>[https://stephenlewisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACTIF_Toolkit_2023_2.pdf ACTIF_Toolkit_2023_2.pdf (stephenlewisfoundation.org)]</big>
* <big>[https://hr.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/FINAL%20-%20Intersectionality%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Infographic.pdf MOCK UP #3 Intersectionality and Mental Health (ubc.ca)]</big>
==== <big>In the Workplace</big> ====
* <big>[https://medium.com/@stephanielouisepriestley/intersectionality-is-the-key-to-psychologically-safe-workplaces-7d25e32f8861 Intersectionality is the key to psychologically safe workplaces. | by Stephanie Priestley | Medium]</big>
* <big>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/workplace-wellness-issue-intersectionality-amy-chiang-phd-ms/ (13) Workplace Wellness is an Intersectionality Issue | LinkedIn]</big>
* <big>[https://leadwithdiversity.com/the-experience-of-racism-by-public-service-employees/ The Experience of Racism by Public Service Employees - Lead with Diversity]</big>
* <big>[https://www.theacaciacompany.com/post/supporting-your-employees-mental-health-how-to-factor-for-intersectionality Supporting Your Employees’ Mental Health: How to Factor for Intersectionality (theacaciacompany.com)]</big>
* <big>[https://bhasinconsulting.com/2022/10/03/intersectionality-is-key-to-your-workplace-mental-health-inclusion/ Intersectionality is Key for Workplace Mental Health Inclusion (bhasinconsulting.com)]</big>
==== <big>Cultural Competency in Therapy</big> ====
* <big>[https://jedfoundation.org/resource/how-to-find-a-culturally-competent-therapist/ How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist | JED (jedfoundation.org)]</big>
* <big>[https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/ Affordable Therapy Network - Low Cost Therapist Directory]</big>
* <big>[https://www.blacktherapistlist.com/ Black Therapist List]</big>
* <big>[https://www.ted.com/talks/raquel_martin_you_re_doing_it_wrong_the_evolution_of_cultural_competence Raquel Martin: You're Doing It Wrong: The evolution of cultural competence | TED Talk]</big>
* <big>[https://www.healingincolour.com/ Healing in Colour]</big>
* <big>[https://ninecircles.ca/news-events/welcome-the-bipoc-mental-health-worker-list-to-nine-circles-community-health-centre/ The BIPOC Mental Health Worker List - Nine Circles Community Health Centre]</big>
* <big>[https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ Inclusive Therapists - A Safer, Simpler Way to Find Care]</big>
==== <big>Other</big> ====
* <big>[https://www.bchandsandvoices.com/ BC Hands & Voices | "What works for your child is what makes the choice right."™ (bchandsandvoices.com)]</big>