It’s totally normal not to know where to begin. Reaching out can feel big, but you don’t have to have the “right words” — you just have to start talking.

You can begin by:

• Telling someone you trust — a friend, parent, teacher, coach, or elder: “Hey, I’ve been struggling lately. Can we talk?”
• Seeing a school counselor or campus mental health worker if you’re in high school, college, or university.
• Booking an appointment with a family doctor or nurse practitioner — they can connect you to local services.
• Exploring online support if you’re not ready for face-to-face conversations.

Tip: It’s okay to try a few different types of support before finding what feels right.

Not everyone feels ready for counseling, and that’s okay — investigate these online resources to understand your possibilities and where to find the kind of help you need.

Canada-wide:

• Kids Help Phone: For kids, teens, and young adults from coast to coast. Crisis support, access to a counsellor, as well as skill-building tools.
• Jack.org: Youth-led mental health movement with chapters in most provinces and online talks and stories of recovery.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): National organization with provincial chapters. Go here if you want in-depth knowledge on mental health as well as an overview of how to build up a support team around you. This site also provides info on where to find help.
• Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC): Educator-based platform working to provide essential resources to schools, families, and health care professionals. Explore this site to see what is available through your school.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): National leader of research within mental health with mental health centres in Toronto. An in-depth website for when you have time and want to know about the newest research.

By Province:

NB

• Integrated Youth Services (IYS): Cross-sector youth hubs for ages 12–25 that integrate mental health, physical health, education support, peer programs, and family services. A collaboration between the Government of New Brunswick and CMHA-NB.
• Atlantic Wellness: Free, professional therapy for youth aged 12–21 with no limit on sessions. Available both in-person and virtually, offering one of the province’s few low-barrier mental-health services.
• Bridge the Gap: Low-barrier school-based and online mental health support helping youth connect with appropriate community services.
• Horizon Health – Child & Youth Mental Health Services: Multidisciplinary teams of psychologists, social workers, and nurses providing support in clinics and directly within school environments.
• Dots NB (Partners for Youth): Youth-led programming and school campaigns aimed at reducing stigma around mental health.
• Imprint Youth Association & ConneQT NB: Safe social spaces, counselling, and targeted support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth across the province.
• Harvest House: Moncton-based organization offering individual counselling and peer-support programs.
• Wellness on Wheels: A mobile initiative bringing curated mental health toolkits, workshops, and resources to Southeastern New Brunswick.

Peer-to-peer support reminds you that healing happens in community, not isolation.

Finding the right person to talk to can make a huge difference. This section helps you explore options across Canada.

By Province:

NB

Getting help shouldn’t depend on money or location. This section makes access clear and transparent.

(By Province:)

Tip: Ask, “Is there a free or low-cost option for youth?” You’d be surprised how often the answer is yes.

Key message: You deserve support that fits you — not the other way around. Getting help doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re taking your well-being seriously.