Mental Health Resources
Mental health is equally important as your physical health. It affects how we think, feel and act. Good mental health is when you feel positive about yourself and can handle the everyday pressures of life. We all have days when we feel stressed, sad, anxious, and angry. If you or someone you know is suffering, connect with some of these resources, your family doctor, or someone you trust.
Women’s Wellness Support Program-Peel and Toronto at CCS
Our program works with women and girls (16+), supporting their wellness at CCS locations in Peel and Toronto. With a focus on promoting the overall health and well-being of women. We offer Online Wellness Series” with specific topics such as Self-Reflection, Self-Care Tips, Stress Management/Coping with Stress, Women’s Health, Violence Prevention, Healthy Relationships, Resiliency, Empowerment, Resources, and Weekly Social Café in English, Farsi, and Dari.
Contact: Melody Momeni- Toronto Women's Wellness Worker
Phone: (437) 900-0625
Contact: Haddil Jabr Tabrizi- Peel
Women's Wellness Worker
Phone: (905) 273-4140 ext. 6243
Women Connecting With Women
Are you looking for tools and resources to reduce your feelings of social isolation, increase your self-esteem and networks and build confidence? The program provides newcomer women free one-on-one counseling and free weekly workshops on tools and resources to build confidence, increase self-esteem and reduce social isolation. Women Connecting With Women at Skills for Change. Visit their site to learn more.
The Senior Afghan Women’s Circle
Are you a senior Afghan woman looking to connect with other senior Afghan women? The Senior Afghan Women’s Circle reaches out to isolated Afghan senior women in hopes of decreasing their social isolation and assisting them in becoming more active and healthy members of Canadian society. Topics include but are not limited to adapting to new surroundings, accessing services, and health. The Senior Afghan's Women Circle at Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services. Visit their site to learn more.
Make the First Move
Are you looking to practice yoga? Make the First Move program aims to enable newcomer and refugee women and their children to be physically active through women-only fitness classes offered in a safe and inclusive space. Make the First Move Program at Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services. Visit their site to learn more.
Women’s Health and Well-Being Hub
Are you looking to engage in physical exercise and healthy eating? The WHWH program focuses on physical exercise and healthy eating programs for women and girls. Zumba and Aerobics classes offer a fun-filled exercise session for an hour led by a qualified instructor. A healthy food session and demonstration where women receive different nutritious recipes. WHWH Program at MIAG. Visit their site to learn more.
Mental health crisis support
If you are in a mental health crisis, CMHA Peel can help. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call 905-278-9036, or If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1.
Suicide Hotline