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LIFT (Lanark Integrated Frontline Team)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:17:02 GMT

Introducing LIFT: Connection. Support. Resilience.

LIFT is a collaborative initiative in partnership with LCMH, Lanark County Paramedic Service , Lanark County , and Southeast Public Health designed to ensure that no one in our community has to navigate life’s challenges alone. LIFT is here to build a foundation of ongoing support, connecting residents with the local tools, people, and programs they need to thrive.

What is LIFT?

LIFT is a mobile clinic bringing healthcare, substance use support and social services to Lanark County residents. We visit communities where our neighbours live and gather, including encampments and community settings.

Who is LIFT for?
Anyone in Lanark County who needs support related to:

substance use
health care
housing or income
overdose prevention

Why it Matters:

Across Ontario — and here in Lanark County — the unregulated drug supply continues to pose serious risks to community health. While there have been modest improvements since the peak of the pandemic, opioid-related harms remain significantly higher than pre-2019 levels.

Most overdose deaths today are linked to highly toxic substances such as fentanyl, and many occur indoors, often without anyone present to help. This means people are frequently unable to access timely support through traditional services alone.

By delivering mobile, relationship-based care directly in the community, LIFT helps reduce preventable harm, connect people to health and social supports, and respond to real-world conditions as they exist today — not as systems might assume them to be.

Visit LIFT to see if this resource is right for you.

CMHA Bereavement Resources

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:52:59 GMT

Living with grief can be difficult, especially in the beginning. You're not alone! There is no timeline for grief. Knowing there are supports and resources available can give you hope as you move through your grief. CMHA offers free resources on grief and loss.

Visit CMHA Bereavement to see if this resource is right for you.

AccessMHA

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:29:20 GMT

AccessMHA makes it easier to help find mental health, or substance use health and addictions support, services, and care. AccessMHA eliminates the guesswork and works with you to refer you to the services you need, all while supporting you through the process. After reaching out to AccessMHA, you will be paired with a trained mental health, substance use health and addictions professional who will connect you to the services you need from a network of partner organizations.

Visit AccessMHA to see if this resource is right for you.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:22:07 GMT

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.

9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives. 9-8-8 helps people connect to their strengths and find new ways to cope, live and thrive. Our vision is a Canada where suicide is prevented because everyone can access help when they need it the most.

Visit 9-8-8 to see if this resource is right for you.

BounceBack

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:05:21 GMT

BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. Participants receive telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos to help them overcome these symptoms and gain new skills to regain positive mental health. To receive telephone coaching support, clients must either be referred by their primary care provider (family doctor, nurse practitioner) or psychiatrist, or they may self-refer as long as they’re connected with a primary care provider.

Visit BounceBack Ontario – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario to see if this resource is right for you.

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:57:26 GMT

Depression, anxiety and anxiety-related conditions are the most common mental health issues faced by people in Ontario. The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program offers free in-person or virtual services that can help, including:

self-led resources guided by a coach or clinician
one-on-one or group cognitive-behavioural therapy sessions

Clients may be referred to the program by a family doctor, nurse practitioner or other healthcare professional. In some areas, clients may self-refer to the program. A trained mental health professional will assess each client and offer them the right support to meet their needs.

Visit Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program at The Royal to see if this resource is right for you.

Breaking Free

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:45 GMT

Breaking Free from Substance Use is an evidence-based digital behaviour change program that allows people to recognize and actively address the psychological and lifestyle issues that are driving their use of alcohol and/or drugs, so helping to support their recovery. Based on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and other proven therapeutic approaches, the program gives people a comprehensive toolkit of resources, positive coping strategies and proven behaviour change techniques to support their long-term recovery.

Visit Breaking Free to see if this resource is right for you.

Togetherall

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:36 GMT

Togetherall is a digital mental health support service for anyone aged 16 and over which is available 24/7, and is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. The platform is monitored to ensure safety and anonymity of all members. In addition to Togetherall's online community, they offer resources and self-help courses covering topics such as anxiety, sleep, weight management, depression, and much more.

You may be able to access Togetherall for free through your local health authority, your post-secondary institution, or your employer. You can check to see if you have access at www.togetherall.com on the ‘Register’ page, or by reaching out to your counselling centre, student services department, your HR department, or your healthcare provider.

Visit Togetherall to see if this resource is right for you.

Farmer Wellness

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:18 GMT

The Farmer Wellness Initiative provides access to free counselling services and tailored mental health support and resources to all Ontario farmers and their families.

If you are in need of support, you can reach out and call anytime - from the tractor, from the barn, or from the house.

Call 1-866-267-6255

Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

Visit the Farmer Wellness Initiative to see if this resource is right for you.