March 19, 2020
In an effort to help our clients and community find information about assistance and social support during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have compiled a list of online community resources. This list will be updated regularly. Please continue to visit us online for more information and resources.
Covid-19 Self-Assessment Test
If you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care.
Covid-19 Outbreak Updates
The Public Health Agency – Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
The Ontario Ministry of Health: www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-self-assessment
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses: www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/202/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
Mental Health Support
Simcoe County Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Crisis Line – 705-728-5044
Anxiety Canada: www.anxietycanada.com
Coronavirus anxiety support: www.virusanxiety.com
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Online Resources for Mental Wellness and Social Connection
Meditation/Relaxation Support:
www.sharonsalzberg.com/covid-19-resources
www.irest.org/live-stream-sangha-sessions-richard-and-stephanie
Addiction Support
A global recovery community: www.intherooms.com
Alcoholics Anonymous : http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Self-management and recovery training: smartrecovery.org
Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org/meetingsearch
Cocaine Anonymous: www.ca-online.org
Overdose Prevention line in Ontario: www.grenfellministries.org/overdose-prevention-line
Other Supports
Free CPD courses, patient resources and community forums: www.machealth.ca
Free online courses, audio books, eBooks, movies, colouring books and more: www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
Free online YMCA fitness classes for all ages: www.ymca360.org
Georgian Triangle Humane Society Emergency Boarding: www.gths.ca/services/pet-retention-program/?mc_cid=0476863fb0&mc_eid=3e0d373de6
Sleep Solution Emergency Kit: www.irest.org/blog/your-sleep-solution-emergency-kit
North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network COVID-19 toolkit: http://nsmhpcn.ca/home/covid19hcw/
Recreational Respite: https://recrespite.com/find-us/ontario/
Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 Workbook
Entité 4 – Soutien et ressources disponibles en ligne: http://entite4.ca/soutien-et-ressources-disponible-en-ligne/
Ontario Virtual Care Clinic – This service is for Ontarians without family doctors, or those challenged to access their family doctors, to contact a family physician virtually and 24/7 to address non-COVID-19 health issues. To access this service, visit www.seethedoctor.ca.