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Resources & Supports | Canada Reads 2023

CBC Books | | Posted: March 27, 2022 5:36 PM | Last Updated: March 24, 2023

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The Canada Reads(external link) 2023 books touch on difficult topics, which may come up in the debates.
Topics covered may include trauma, racism, war, colonial violence, the climate crisis and more.
Please take care when listening and viewing. If any of these subjects are difficult for you, please review these resources to learn about the supports available — and how to get help when you need it.
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
  • Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture: 1-416-363-1066
  • Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
  • Wellness Together Canada at 1-866-585-0445
​​If you're in immediate danger or crisis, please call 911.

Child neglect and abuse

Support is available for children in crisis. If you or a child you know needs help, you can call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or access a live chat at kidshelpphone.ca(external link).

Sexual assault and abuse

Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services at endingviolencecanada.org(external link).
​​If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.

War violence and support for refugees

If you are fleeing violence or war, you can contact the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture(external link) by calling 1-416-363-1066.
You can also find local support services at this website(external link).

Addiction

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, you can call Wellness Together Canada(external link) at 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find local support services at this website(external link).
​​If you're in immediate danger, please call 911.

Indigenous mental health

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer immediate support and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca(external link).
When you access the Hope for Wellness Help Line online service you will access anonymous chat support services on a website hosted by the same Indigenous service provider that operates the Hope for Wellness Help Line.
Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if you:
  • want to talk
  • are distressed
  • have strong emotional reactions
  • may be triggered by painful memories
If asked, counsellors can work with you to find other wellness supports that are accessible near you. Telephone and online chat support is available in English and French. On request, telephone support is also available in:
  • Cree
  • Ojibway
  • Inuktitut

Suicidal ideation

If you're worried someone you know may be at risk of suicide, you should talk to them about it, says the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention.
Support is available for those with thoughts of suicide. You can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 or find a 24-hour crisis centre near you at suicideprevention.ca(external link).
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