At times, we all feel stressed, depressed, sad, and angry – it is a normal part of life! But sometimes these feelings don’t leave. When this happens, it can affect our lives – our school work, family, friendships, and relationships. When we feel this way we may not enjoy things we used to do – like sports, video games and hanging out with friends.

If you or one of your friends have been feeling stressed, depressed, angry or are hearing strange noises or seeing things that are not there, you need to reach out and get help. The sooner you get help, the better. In the Yukon there is a number of places you can call or ask for help:

• Yukon Mental Health Services: (867) 667-8346 or toll free within Yukon, 1-800-661-0408, local 8346.
• Community Health Centre
• Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services
• Whitehorse General Hospital 867-393-8700
• Watson Lake Hospital 867-536-4444
• Family doctor/Health Care provider/Walk-in Clinic
• Wellness Worker/Counsellor at your First Nation
• School Counsellor
• Community Social Worker

If you or a friend need immediate assistance, you can call 911 in Whitehorse, or the RCMP in the communities (prefix + 5555 i.e. Dawson would be 993-5555).

Here are some other great websites and links about Mental Health

Reach out Psychosis
www.reachoutpsychosis.com
– It’s about music. It’s about life. It’s about how to spot and stop psychosis early!

Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
– The Kids Help Phone also has a cool website with lots of information about issues you or your friends might be facing.