Working in the Courts: An Inventory of Mental Health and Wellness Resources
A Statement from the Action Committee
Our Committee exists to support Canada’s courts as they work to protect the health and safety of all court users in the COVID-19 context while upholding the fundamental values of our justice system. These mutually sustaining commitments guide all of our efforts.
This inventory is a non-exhaustive list of Canadian resources related to mental health and wellness in the workplace. It is intended to serve as a starting point to promote awareness of mental health and COVID-19, wellness in the workplace, and existing mental health initiatives, tools and supports across Canada. Resources are listed in the official language(s) in which they are available. If you have a Canadian best practice, initiative or resource related to mental health or workplace wellness that could be of interest, please consider sending information and related links to the Action Committee Secretariat at AC-secretariat-CA@fja-cmf.gc.ca.
| General Resources on Mental Health and COVID-19 | |
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| Taking Care of Your Mental and Physical Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Public Health Agency of Canada |
| COVID-19: Taking Care of Your Mental Health | Public Health Agency of Canada |
| Crisis Services Canada helpline: 1-833-456-4566 For Quebec residents, call 1 866 APPELLE (1.866.277.3553) |
Crisis Services Canada |
| Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic > Tip Sheets | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| COVID-19 Burnout | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| COVID-19 Info | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Provincial and Territorial Resources | |
| Mental Health Resources: COVID-19 | Alberta Health Services |
| Mental Health and COVID-19 | HealthLinkBC |
| Managing Anxiety During Covid-19 | Canadian Mental Health Association – British Columbia Division |
| COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus: Care for your Mental Health | Government of Manitoba |
| Mental Health in a Pandemic: Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19 | Government of New Brunswick |
| Life with COVID-19: Mental Health and Wellness | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| GNWT’s Response to COVID-19: Mental Health | Government of Northwest Territories |
| Coping with COVID-19 | Nova Scotia Health Authority |
| Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 | Government of Nunavut |
| COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues during the Pandemic | Ontario Ministry of Health |
| COVID-19 Mental Health and Addiction Supports | Prince Edward Island Mental Health and Addictions Services |
| Protecting your Well-being in the COVID-19 Pandemic | Government of Quebec |
| Mental Health and COVID-19 | Government of Saskatchewan |
| Mental Health and wellness support during COVID-19 | Government of Yukon |
| Promoting Wellness in the Workplace | |
| Resources for Employers, Court Administrators and Managers | |
| Supporting Employees to Disconnect from Work | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| The Importance of Disconnecting from Work | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| Healthy Minds at Work | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| Mental Health: Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| Work-Life Balance: Make It Your Business | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Workplace Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) |
| The Federal Workplace Mental Health Checklist | Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace (federal government) |
| Mental Health in the Workplace | Government of Ontario |
| National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| Bien-être psychologique - Le pouls de la profession | Barreau du Québec |
| COVID-19 Toolkit | Commission des normes de l’équité de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) |
| Aide-mémoire pour les employeurs de tous les secteurs - Risques psychosociaux liés au travail (French only) | Commission des normes de l’équité de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) |
| Resources for Employees | |
| Prioritizing your Mental Wellness while Working from Home | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| Mini-Guide for Women Sidelined from the Workforce | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| For Workplaces: Mental Health | Ottawa Public Health |
| Being a Mindful Employee: An Orientation to Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| Mental Health Initiatives and Support | |
| General Information on Mental Health | |
| Wellness Together Canada-Access Resources | Wellness Together Canada |
| eMentalHealth.ca | Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario |
| Mental Health – Heath and Safety Factsheets | Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| General Information on Mental Health | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Mental Health 101 | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) |
| Addiction and Mental Health | Government of Alberta |
| Mental Health Help and Support Resources | Gouvernement du Québec |
| Find Mental Health Support | Government of Ontario |
| Managing Your Health - Mental Health Resources and Links | Government of British Columbia |
| Resources from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions | Government of British Columbia |
| Mental Health Links | Government of British Columbia |
| Mental Health and Addictions Resources | Government of Manitoba (Ministry of Health) |
| Mental Health Crisis and Non-Crisis Regional Contacts | Government of Manitoba (Ministry of Health) |
| Mental Health and Addiction Services | Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Health) |
| Mental Health Framework | Government of Northwest Territories |
| Mental Health and Addictions Online, Phone, and Text-based Supports | Government of Prince Edward Island (Ministry of Health) |
| Mental Health and Addictions Resources and Links | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Ministry of Health) |
| Consultations concernant les effets de la pandémie sur la santé mentale : propositions de santé publique | Institut national de santé publique du Québec – Centre d’expertise et de référence en santé publique |
| Synthèse des connaissances sur l’impact d’une crise sanitaire ou économique sur les comportements suicidaires | Institut national de santé publique du Québec – Centre d’expertise et de référence en santé publique |
| Resources for the Judiciary | |
| Many provincial law societies include judges in the cohort of individuals they support with mental health services. Contact your law society or bar association to find out what resources are available to you. | |
| Short-term counselling services https://jcp.ca/ 1-866-872-6336 |
Judges Counselling Program |
| Training for members of the judiciary National Judicial Institute |
Jillian Boyd, Director of Digital Education JBoyd@nji-inm.ca |
| Related programming https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/ |
Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice |
| Resources for Lawyers | |
| Wellness Assistance Programs (by Province and Territory) | Canadian Bar Association |
| Health and Wellness | Saskatchewan Law Society |
| Opening Remarks | Ontario Bar Association |
| 2021 Mental Health Forum September 14, 2021 recorded sessions | Law Society of British Columbia and the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia |
| Mental Health Task Force | Law Society of British Columbia |
| Mental Wellness Links and Resources | The Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch |
| Espace Bien-être psychologique, “Briser les tabous et l’isolement” (in French only) | Barreau du Québec |
| Espace Bien-être psychologique, “Le PAMBA” (in French only) | Barreau du Québec |
| Espace Bien-être psychologique, "Des experts pour comprendre, des outils pour guérir" (in French only) | Barreau du Québec |
| Formations en matière de santé mentale (in French only) | Barreau du Québec |
| Resource Centre: Wellness | Law Society of Alberta |
| Towards a Healthy and Sustainable Practice of Law in Canada | National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada |
| Wellbeing Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers | American Bar Association |
| Path to Lawyer Wellbeing | American Bar Association |
| Resources for Court Staff (public servants) | |
| Most court staff in Canada are members of either the federal or a provincial or territorial public service. Contact your local Employee Assistance Program to find out what resources are available to you. | |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Toll-free: 1-800-268-7708 TTY (for people w/ hearing impairments): 1-800-567-5803 |
Health Canada |
| Resources for employees for mental health in the workplace | Treasury Board Secretariat Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace |
| Mental health and COVID-19 for public servants: Protect your mental health | Government of Canada – Information for Government of Canada employees: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) |
| Wellness, Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada |
| Mental Health Tools and Resources | Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Employee Well-Being, ISED |
| Mental Health Learning Series: Changing Cultures and Building Capacity | Canada School of Public Service |
| Resources for Justice Canada Employees | |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Toll-free: 1-800-268-7708 TTY (for people w/ hearing impairments): 1-800-567-5803 |
Health Canada |
| Wellness and Informal Conflict Management System | Justice Canada |
| Other resources can be found on the Wellness Program Digital Workspace (internal only) | Justice Canada |
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Distress: 613-238-3311 Crisis: 613-722-6914 1-866-996-0991 |
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region |
| Resources for Specific Court Users | |
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Crisis Services Canada/Suicide Prevention Service 1.833.456.4566 Culturally sensitive services available to all Canadians seeking support |
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| For Jurors | |
| B.C. Juror Support Program | Government of British Columbia |
| Ontario Juror Support Program | Government of Ontario |
| For Public Safety Personnel | |
| Public Safety Personnel Mental Health Support | Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment |
| For Survivors of Family Violence | |
| Being in an abusive home during COVID-19 | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| Family Violence – Services and Information | Justice Canada |
| For Persons Exposed to Difficult Subject Matter | |
| Mental Health Tip Sheet on building resilience | Mass Casualty Commission |
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Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line Tel: 1-888-429-8167 |
Mass Casualty Commission |
| For Victims of Crime | |
| Victim Services Directory | Justice Canada |
| Provincial/Territorial Governments: Victim Services | Justice Canada |
| Victims of Crime- Services and Information | Justice Canada |
| Online Resource for Victims & Witnesses of Crime | Government of British Columbia |
| Victim Services – Resources and Links | Government of Manitoba (Ministry of Justice) |
| Support for Crime Victims and Witnesses Booklet | Government of Manitoba (Ministry of Justice) |
| Victim Services | Government of New Brunswick (Ministry of Justice) |
| For Indigenous People | |
| Mental health and wellness in First Nations and Inuit Communities | Indigenous Services Canada |
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Hope for Wellness Helpline Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to online chat at https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ |
Health Canada |
| Indigenous Community Corrections Initiativeprovides support for Indigenous offenders including counselling. Contact: ps.indigenouscorrections-correctionsautochtones.sp@canada.ca | Public Safety Canada |
| For People with Disabilities | |
| COVID-19 and people with disabilities | Public Health Agency of Canada |
| For Senior Citizens | |
| Resources for seniors and their caregivers | Public Health Agency of Canada |
| COVID-19: Tackling Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors in a Pandemic Context | Institut national de santé publique du Québec – Public health expertise and reference centre |
| Tools for people 70+ and caregivers | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Mental Health Support Lines for Seniors in Canada | Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health |
| Resources on Vicarious Trauma | |
| Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma, Recommended Solutions for Anti-Violence Workers | Health Canada |
| TYES Frontline Workers’ Toolkit, Vicarious Trauma & Self-Care Toolkit | City of Toronto |
| The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit | Office for Victims of Crime - US Department of Justice |
| How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice System Responses | Policy Research Associates, Inc. |
| The Trauma Informed Lawyer Podcast | Myrna McCallum |
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