When you move from your home community to an urban centre, you will be more independent and responsible for your own life choices.
There are a variety of ways to live a healthy lifestyle and meet new people, such as:
- Joining a sports team
- Getting involved in a community group
- Volunteering
- Getting a part-time job
- Attending community and cultural events
- Surrounding yourself with others who are making healthy life choices
In Ontario, www.thehealthline.ca has links for up-to-date supports and services that are available to you.
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – www.camh.ca
- 211 – Will help you find mental health services in your area
- Talk 4 Healing – 1-855-554-HEAL – counselling for Indigenous women
- Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419 – support services with trained Indigenous crisis counsellors
- Crisis Services Canada – 1-833-456-4566 – suicide prevention and support
The LifeLine Canada Foundation (TLC)
The LifeLine Canada Foundation (TLC) has links to resources, an app, and crisis contact information that support positive mental health and suicide prevention.
Get involved with your community and make friends who help you achieve!
Abby Davey, Moose Cree First Nation
Algonquin College – Indigenous Studies