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Trauma Resources
At Cognitive Resilience Counselling Clinic (CRCC), we understand that waiting for services or navigating life between therapy sessions can be challenging. We’ve gathered a list of resources that may support you in managing symptoms, building resilience, and finding community connection.
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult a qualified health care professional with any questions you may have. If you are looking for therapy, you may also find our Accessing Care page helpful.
✨ Note: This list is not exhaustive, but we hope it serves as a starting point for finding helpful support while on your healing journey. ✨
Immediate Help & Crisis Lines
If you are in distress or thinking about suicide,
Phone/Text: 988
Hours: 24/7
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline (Canada)
Provides crisis and mental health support for Indigenous people.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: text CONNECT to 686868
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Hours: 24/7
Language: Bilingual crisis support
Self-Help Tools & Apps
PTSD Coach Canada (Free, iOS & Android)
- Provides education on PTSD, self-help tools for managing symptoms, and direct links to support.
MindShift CBT (by Anxiety Canada)
- Guides and tools for anxiety, including for trauma/PTSD symptoms
Self-help handouts & worksheets (e.g. grounding exercises, coping skills
- Many organizations offer free downloadable PDFs. Example: the MN Trauma Project provides “Anxiety, Flashbacks, Grounding Techniques” handouts.
Free resources from the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI)
- Podcasts, printouts, blog posts, articles focused on trauma-informed care
Websites
- Government-supported resource with education on trauma recovery.
- Practical support and guidance for healing from trauma.
- Resources, blogs, and podcasts on trauma recovery.
- Cutter Law P.C. provides a detailed legal resource outlining the risks of sexual assault in rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, safety tips for preventing harm, and clear steps survivors can take to report an incident. The page explains how victims may pursue legal action against both the driver and the rideshare company when negligence is involved, and emphasizes the importance of contacting a lawyer promptly due to time limits on filing claims. The firm offers free case evaluations and can be reached at 888-285-3333 or through their website at cutterlaw.com/rideshare-sexual-assault.
References & Further Readings
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Dummies
Trauma Resource List (NCBI / NIH)
- Good overview of interventions and resources
- Symptoms, treatments, research
SAMHSA / National Center for PTSD
- Resource hub on trauma, disaster response, resilience
Resources for Survivors (NSVRC)
- Violence and disaster trauma resources
- Curated for survivors & professionals
Videos, Talks & Podcasts
- Me Too Movement
The Three Secrets of Resilient People
- Lucy Hone
- Educational series
TED Talks:
- Rethinking Anxiety: Learning to Face Fear
- Don’t Believe Everything You Think
- Good Relationships Are the Key to Healing Trauma
- Me Too is a Movement, Not a Moment – Tarana Burke
Carolyn Spring – Recovery-focused episodes, including:
- What does Recovery from Trauma Look Like?
- Real therapy conversations to reduce stigma.
- Hosted by Paul Gilmartin, blending education and connection.