Everyone in the workplace has a shared responsibility for health and safety, including both physical and psychological health and safety. Discover tools to help create a space where workers feel safe, respected, and valued. For more information, visit Mental Health training webpage or contact Workplace Safety North.
Access free Workplace Mental Health Safety Talk videos and get unlimited access to a set of seven pre-recorded 15-minute talks on the topics of stress, stigma, anxiety and youth, the importance of having mental health conversations, and general overviews of mental health, mental illness, and mental harm.
Visit Mental health, wellness and addictions support to find information about free Ontario mental health services and supports that meet your needs - Government of Ontario
Bounceback Ontario - Free skill-building program
Mental Health Support in Ontario - Government of Ontario
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada - Government of Canada
Apps
Free app: ConnexGo - information about mental health and addiction services in Ontario
Free app: Measure Workplace Stress - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Articles
Fact Sheet
Posters
Mental Health in the Workplace - CCOHS
Substance Use and the Trades - CCOHS
Student Artwork - Article links to gallery
Resources and guidelines
An evidence-informed guide to supporting people with depression in the workplace - Institute for Work and Health
Blueprint for workplace mental health - Deloitte Insights
Checklist for Workplace Policies on Substance Use Stigma - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
CSA Standard Z10013-13: Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - Canadian Standards Association
Community Opioid/Overdose Capacity Building (COM-CAP) Resource Tool - Public Health Ontario - NEW Aug 2022
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide - available in 14 languages; World Health Organization
Mental Health in the Workplace: An Accommodation Guide for Managers and Staff - Canadian Mental Health Association
Substance use - Resources regarding drug, alcohol, cannabis, substance use, impairment
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace guide has resources and tips for workers and managers - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Telework and health risks in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the field and policy implications - European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Psychological Health in the Workplace - Government of Canada
Working Mind: Self-Care and Resilience Guide - Mental Health Commission of Canada - includes Mental Health Continuum Self-Assessment chart
Workplace Safety - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health - Canada Life
Social Media
Facebook - Emotional Health - World Health Organization
Training
Assembling the Pieces Toolkit: Implementing national standard - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Being a Mindful Employee: An orientation to psychological health and safety in the workplace - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Consommation de substances en milieu de travail : Lutter contre la stigmatisation - CCHST cours en ligne gratuit
Mental Health Awareness Training with Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor - WSN Instructor-led virtual and classroom courses
Mental Health Awareness: Gain a better understanding of why workplace mental health matters - free e-course
La santé mentale: sensibilisation - cours en ligne gratuit
La sensibilisation à la santé et à la sécurité psychologiques - CCHST cours en ligne gratuit
Psychological Health and Safety Awareness - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Réduire la stigmatisation de la maladie mentale en milieu de travail - CCHST cours en ligne gratuit
Substance Use in the Workplace: Addressing Stigma - CCOHS free 30 min. e-course, English and French
Videos
Access free Workplace Mental Health Safety Talk videos and get unlimited access to a set of seven pre-recorded 15-minute talks on the topics of stress, stigma, anxiety and youth, the importance of having mental health conversations, and general overviews of mental health, mental illness, and mental harm.
Websites
Bounceback Ontario - Free skill-building program
Breaking Free - Free, confidential online recovery support program to help those experiencing a substance use disorder
Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace - Government of Canada
Connex Ontario - free 24/7 information for Ontario mental health services and supports
COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work - Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Healthy Minds at Work - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Health and Wellness - CCOHS
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) - News, resources, videos
Mental health in the workplace - Canada Labour Program includes top 8 practices
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development - Workplace Mental Health
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada - Government of Canada
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health - Canada Life