BounceBack® Ontario is a free mental health program in Canada, delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
BounceBack® connects adults and youth aged 15+ with trained coaches who provide confidential phone-based support and online tools to help manage anxiety, depression, low mood, stress and worry.
Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos that you can watch in your spare time, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Registration is open for our free mental health program for individuals in Ontario.
With BounceBack® you can speak with a mental health coach and design your very own mood-lifting program using workbooks, activities and videos.
BounceBack® gives adults access to materials and resources that can be customized to fit your needs, with a program that includes up to six confidential telephone sessions.
Connect your patients with our evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for individuals 15+ who need help managing low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
If you’re a teen or adult in Ontario feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or stuck in low mood, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to push through it without help!
Many people reach a point where day-to-day life starts feeling harder than it should, and that’s exactly where the free program can make a difference.
BounceBack® is designed for those moments when things feel manageable, but only just. It gives you practical, free tools to help you feel more in control again.
I am filled with gratitude to have come through the BounceBack® program twice with my self-confidence restored and with a cleansed and clear mind. Speaking to my coach every two weeks, along with putting in my self-work, allowed me to learn how to cope with my anxiety, my fears, and mend my close relationships post-trauma… it was like I was talking to my long-lost best friend every few weeks – enlightening, educating and without judgement! Every one of us deserves to bounce back through this life-enhancing program.
BounceBack Participant
The BounceBack® team includes registered clinical psychologists, administrative staff, and coaches who provide telephone support in many languages. Please indicate at intake your language preference, and we will aim to provide care in your preferred language.
Our coaches come from a variety of backgrounds, including psychology, social work, and people with lived experience.
All coaches receive extensive training from clinical psychologists in delivering the BounceBack® program. They also receive ongoing support from clinical psychologists and are regularly monitored after completing their formal training.
In addition, all team members receive training in other areas, including Mental Health First Aid, cultural and LGBTQ+ competency, and trauma-informed care.
Read helpful articles about real things teens and adults deal with (like stress, anxiety, sleep, and life pressure) and get simple ways to manage them. It’s also a quick way to learn about free support options in Ontario if you ever need someone to talk to or extra help.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. “Exam anxiety” is common. Although some stress is beneficial and can help you study, too much can make it hard to think.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. “Exam anxiety” is common. Although some stress is beneficial and can help you study, too much can make it hard to think.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. “Exam anxiety” is common. Although some stress is beneficial and can help you study, too much can make it hard to think.
BounceBack® is a free mental health program in Ontario that offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based coaching for anxiety, stress and depression. Support is delivered by trained coaches to people over the age of 15 over the phone and online.
Yes. BounceBack® is a free Ontario mental health service funded through the healthcare system, offering CBT-based coaching at no cost to eligible residents.
Yes. BounceBack® provides confidential mental health support in Ontario. All coaching sessions and personal information are kept private in accordance with healthcare privacy standards.
Yes. Teens aged 15+ in Ontario can access BounceBack® for free mental health coaching to help with anxiety, stress, low mood and coping skills.
No referral is required. Ontarians can self-refer to BounceBack® online or access it through a healthcare provider for free mental health support.
BounceBack® uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques delivered through coaching sessions and workbooks to help people manage anxiety, depression and stress.
Yes. BounceBack® offers telephone coaching in many languages, making free mental health support accessible to diverse communities across Ontario.
BounceBack® coaching typically runs over several weeks (up to six sessions), depending on individual needs, with structured CBT-based sessions designed to build long-term coping skills.
BounceBack helps individuals (15+) cope with thoughts and emotions through safe and friendly telephone coaching, workbooks and online videos. Get started today:
If you have a question about your referral or a concern, please contact us at:
Phone: 1-866-345-0224
Fax: 905-430-1768
Email: bb-referral@cmha-yr.on.ca
