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Mental Health Resources

  • No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz Introduces Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and shows how to work with all parts of yourself with compassion.

  • The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Explains how behavior and emotions drive financial decisions more than math or knowledge.

  • Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Breaks down the two thinking systems (fast/intuitive and slow/logical) and how they affect choices.

  • Conversations with God (Book 1) by Neale Donald Walsch Presents spiritual ideas through a question-and-answer format; many men find it helpful during life crises.

  • Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert Shows why humans are bad at predicting what will make them happy, backed by research.

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté Examines addiction as a response to childhood pain and trauma.

  • Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton Teaches how to live and communicate with complete honesty instead of withholding truth.

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Explains how trauma is stored in the body and what treatments actually help.

  • King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette Describes four core archetypes of mature masculinity and how to develop them.

  • When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté Links chronic stress and repressed emotions to physical illness.

Wild North Recovery Toolkit

A neuroscience-based and compassion-centered guide for healing from porn addiction. 

This custom-made toolkit combines the most powerful insights from neuroscience, behavioral psychology, spiritual teachings, and evidence-based recovery practices, along with direct action steps you can integrate daily. It distills wisdom from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, clinicians, and teachers and explores methods that addicts have used to successfully meet their goals.

Each section is a tool you can use in your recovery process. Use one, or use all. Dig deeper into the tools you find effective for you. This toolkit is intended to bridge understanding (how your brain and emotions work) with practice (what you can do right now), so you can rewire your nervous system, reconnect with purpose, and rediscover what it means to live fully.

Link: https://wildnorthmenstherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Wild-North-Recovery-Toolkit-2-1.pdf

If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital ER. For a full directory of local distress centres, visit dcontario.org/get-help. These services are here without judgment—reaching out is a strong step.

Immediate Help in Ontario (24/7, Free, Confidential)

  • 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 988 (available across Canada, including Ontario) – connect to trained crisis counselors for suicide prevention, emotional support, and referrals. Website: 988.ca

  • Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (DCGT) Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention for Toronto and surrounding areas. Phone: 416-408-4357 (GTA) or 1-866-861-HOPE (4673) (toll-free) Text: 45645 (for suicide prevention) Website: dcogt.com

  • ConnexOntario 24/7 helpline for mental health and addiction support, including crisis referrals across Ontario. Phone: 1-866-531-2600 Website: connexontario.ca

Online Chat and Text Options (Good for Privacy)

  • ONTX (Online Text & Chat) Free, confidential text/chat support for distress or crisis, available province-wide (2 PM to 2 AM daily). Text SUPPORT to 258258 or visit dc ontario.org/ontx (Standard text rates may apply.)

  • Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region Crisis line for Ottawa area with chat options. Phone: 613-238-3311 Website: dcottawa.on.ca

Specialized Support for Men and Underserved Groups