Mental Health Resources for
Milton, Burlington & Beyond
Welcome to the TLS Counselling Resource Hub. We believe that therapy is only one part of the healing journey. Whether you are looking for immediate crisis support, tools to navigate neurodivergence, or spiritual insights to enhance your wellbeing, we’ve gathered these trusted links to support you between sessions.
## Immediate Crisis Support and Helplines
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, please call emergency services or head to your nearest emergency room.
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 for free, 24/7 support across Canada.
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COAST Halton: 1-877-825-9011. A 24-hour crisis line specifically for residents of Milton, Burlington, Oakville, and Halton Hills.
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Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for support for youth and young adults.
Tools for Neurodivergent Individuals and Families
Supporting neurodivergent kids and adults is at the heart of why TLS Counselling was founded.
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Autism Ontario: Provides programs, advocacy, and resources for families in the Halton region.
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ADDitude Magazine: A leading resource for strategies and support regarding ADHD and related conditions.
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LD Halton: Local support and resources for those navigating learning disabilities.
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Embrace-Autism: A great resource that includes online assessment questionnaires.
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Neurodivergent Insights: A personal favourite of mine run by a late-in-life diagnosed psychologist. It is rich in articles, infographics, ebooks, and more. I can't recommend this one enough.
Enhancing Relationships and Couples Growth
Whether you are attending couples therapy or working on self-growth, these tools help foster deeper connections.
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The Gottman Institute: Evidence-based research and practical "Marriage Minute" tips for improving communication.
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Hold Me Tight: Resources based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples repair bonds.
Spiritually-Integrated Wellness Resources
For many, spirituality is a vital component of mental health. These resources explore that intersection.
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Psychology Today: Spirituality: Articles exploring how faith and belief systems impact mental wellbeing.
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Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff: Guided meditations and exercises that align well with spiritually-integrated practices.
Recommended Reading & Podcasts
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Understanding trauma and the body).
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price (A vital read for neurodivergent adults).
Autism in Woman: An article that helpfully discusses how autism can differ by sex.
Autism & Trauma: A good read exploring this relationship.
Racial Bias in ND Diagnoses.
The Therapy Edit Podcast: Bite-sized mental health advice for busy parents and professionals.
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