Where to Get Help

When incomes cannot cover the cost of food and other basic needs, there are severe negative impacts on physical health, mental health, and overall social well-being.

Mental illness can be defined as a condition that is characterized by alterations in mood, thinking, and/or behaviour, and associated with symptoms of significant distress and decreased functioning. There are a wide variety of mental illnesses, ranging from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, problem gambling, and substance use disorders.