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Stay up to date on progress and developments related to Canada’s Health Workforce Well-Being Plan.
News
National Collaborative convenes
Over 35 organizations met in Ottawa and online to strengthen collaboration, share well-being initiatives, and explore collective measurement approaches.
View this updateWorking Groups have launched
Six expert working groups are advancing leading practices to strengthen health workforce well-being, with draft recommendations expected in February 2026.
View this updateThematic Analysis of Canadian well-being literature
Check out the annotated bibliographies and thematic analysis that support the working groups and scans of what is being seen in the North American and Canadian literature.
View this updatePublications
Annotated Bibliography 2025
Download PDF (891KB)Thematic Analysis 2025
Download PDF (714KB)Annotated Bibliography 2025
Download PDF (670KB)Thematic Analysis 2024
Download PDF (685KB)Resources
Canada-wide
| 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline | 24/7 free and confidential suicide prevention and crisis support via call or text; available in English and French. | 9-8-8 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) | Local CMHA branches provide short-term counselling, peer support groups, mental health workshops, and workplace well-being programs. | 416-646-5557 |
British Columbia
| Care for Caregivers – Care to Speak |
Peer support for healthcare & social support workers. | 1-866-802-7337 |
| BC Mental Health Support | Provincial emotional support mental health services. | 310-6789 |
Alberta
| Alberta Public Service – Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) |
24/7 counselling and support for Alberta public service employees. | 1-800-268-5211 |
| CMHA Calgary – Talk to a Peer | Peer support from individuals with lived mental health experience. | 403-297-1402 |
Saskatchewan
| CMHA Saskatchewan – Crisis & Peer Supports | Regional crisis and peer support services for healthcare workers. | 306-933-6200 |
Manitoba
| CMHA Manitoba – Mental Health & Wellness | Community mental health and wellness supports. | 204-982-6100 |
| Manitoba Health – Mental Health Crisis & Community Supports | Provincial crisis lines and regional supports. | 2-1-1 |
Ontario
| Ontario Shores – Health Care Worker Assist Programs | Navigation and short-term support for healthcare and community support workers. | 1-877-767-9642 |
| Boots on the Ground / WarriorHealth | 24/7 Peer Support for first responders and healthcare workers. | 1-833-677-2668 |
| CMHA Ontario – Crisis & Supports | Regional crisis and peer support services for healthcare workers. | 1-866-863-0511 |
Quebec
| Info-Santé / Info-Social | 24/7 health and psychosocial advice and referrals. | 8-1-1 |
| L’Appui — Caregiver Support Helpline | Support helpline for caregivers and professionals. | 1-855-852-7784 |
New Brunswick
| Addiction & Mental Health Helpline | Bilingual 24/7 mental health and addictions helpline. | 1-866-355-5550 |
| Tele-Care 8-1-1 | Health advice and referral line. | 8-1-1 |
Nova Scotia
| Nova Scotia Health – Peer Support Phone Service | Non-crisis peer support, evenings and weekends. | 1-800-307-1686 |
Prince Edward Island
| Mental Health & Addictions Phone Line | 24/7 professional mental health response line. | 1-833-553-6983 |
| CMHA PEI – Peer Support Program | Regional crisis and peer support services for healthcare workers. | 902-628-3666 |
Newfoundland & Labrador
| CMHA Newfoundland & Labrador – Peer Support Program | Regional crisis and peer support services for healthcare workers. | 1-877-753-8550 |
Yukon
| Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services | Mental wellness and substance use support, including free counselling, crisis services, and treatment programs. | 867-456-3838 |
| CMHA Yukon Reach Out Support Line | 24/7 confidential, anonymous, and free support line. | 1-844-533-3030 |
Northwest Territories
| NWT Help Line – Crisis / Distress Support | 24/7 crisis and distress support line. | 1-800-661-0844 |
| Hope for Wellness Help Line – Indigenous Support | Counselling and support for Indigenous peoples. | 1-855-242-3310 |
Nunavut
| Nunavut Kamatsiaqtua Help Line | Anonymous phone counselling in Inuktitut and English. | 1-800-265-3333 |
| PSAC North – Nunavut EFAP | Employee and family assistance program for workers in Nunavut. | 1-800-265-3333 |
| Hope for Wellness Help Line – Indigenous Support | Counselling and support for Indigenous peoples. | 1-855-242-3310 |
