Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: BeSafe App

Record #: OAK0252
Last Full Update: 24 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Crisis Phone Emergency, call 9-1-1

Non-emergency contact:
  • 16 yrs and over, COAST at 1-877-825-9011
  • 17 yrs and under, ROCK at 905-878-9785
E-Mail besafeapp@mindyourmind.ca
Website besafeapp.ca
Social Media Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Andrew Needham, Community Information Database Assistant, Oakville Public Library; Email: andrew.needham@oakville.ca
Alternate Contact Melanie McGregor, Specialist, Health Promotion and Advancement, Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Region Branch; Email: MMcgregor@cmhahrb.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

An online app developed by a team of youth, mindyourmind, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and other partners

  • Allows users to create a digital safety plan
  • informs users about mental health and addiction resources in their local community
  • directs users to the best options for their needs through a decision-making aid
  • creates a personal 'get help script' that helps users find the words to reach out
  • empowers the user to reach out safely

Halton resources maintained by the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition, CMHA Halton and Halton Information Providers

Hours

App available Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) and up
Application

Download the app through your app store, or visit website

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Physical Access Not Applicable - No physical address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Emergency / Crisis
HCSD Sub Heading Distress Lines Including Chat & Text
Service Categories Internet Information Resources ~ Mental Health Issues ; Internet Information Resources ~ Suicide Issues ; Suicide Prevention Programs

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