Karen Grant • February 10, 2021
Help is available for frontline workers & anyone needing mental health support during a stressful time.
The City recognizes that essential frontline workers may be experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety as they continue to provide critical services and supports to Torontonians during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the City has partnered with select organizations to provide additional supports.
Ontario Psychological Association
If you are a frontline worker or are aware of a frontline worker struggling to cope during these very challenging times, the Ontario Psychological Association
is making it easier than ever for Ontarians to connect with a psychologist. The COVID-19 Disaster Response Network has mobilized 325 psychologists who are offering psychological services at no cost to those with no or limited mental health coverage. Psychologists in Ontario will provide care at no cost to frontline workers without or with limited coverage and their families during COVID-19.
To access this support
- Call 211, state you are a frontline service provider in need of mental health supports and you will be connected to a Psychologist
The Canadian Psychological Association provides a contact list of licensed therapists who have volunteered to provide pro bono support during COVID-19. If you are a frontline health service provider, and would like to contact a psychologist, please refer to the contact list
For the Frontlines
Fast, free, text-based crisis counselling
available 24/7 for health care professionals and essential workers.
If you need support to deal with the feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, or other difficult emotions you are experiencing during COVID-19, access support by texting FRONTLINES to 741741.
CAMH
CAMH provides a resource page
for healthcare workers who have been impacted by COVID-19, as well as a self referral form
for support. It also runs virtual sessions, ECHO Coping with COVID, which are designed for Healthcare Providers and Health Professions Students responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Are you worried?
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone’s ability to cope with stress. Managing stress is more difficult when we are taken out of our regular routines, dealing with a constantly changing situation and distanced from our usual supports. COVID-19 has created new life stressors and made existing ones even more intense.
General Coping
More Information
Specific Stressors
Registration for Spring Swimming programs opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 1. Programs: Swim Lessons Lane Swim Aquafit with Kelly Ziger Spring session begins the week of April 13 and ends the day of Monday, June 15. Spaces are limited so register quickly!
We're thrilled to announce that the Jr. NBA program is now offered at BGC St. Alban's Club! To learn more, visit our web page . Registration is open ! Details Ages 6-12 Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - noon Main clubhouse Start date: Feb 28, 2026 Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $120 Uniform and equipment provided. Open to the public
Relax and de-stress every Tuesday evening with our drop-in Yoga class! Adults (18+) Every Tuesday beginning March 3 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. BGC St. Alban’s Club Dance Studio Free for members! To register, email anna@stalbansclub.ca . Class dates: March 3 March 10 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 Note: there is no class on March 17 for March Break.
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of summer camp for kids and youth of all ages and interests. For children ages 4-12: Variety Camps: A little bit of everything to ensure a fun-filled summer. Sports Camps: Hone your athletic skills and build teamwork in a range of sports. Junior Mad Science Camp: Experiment, explore, and discover the fascinating world of science. Dynamic Dance Camp: Move, perform and shine in this fun, energetic creative movement camp. Photography Camp: Capture the world through the lens of a camera. LEGO Robotics Camp: Combine the fun of LEGO with the excitement of robotics. Art Attack Camp: Unleash your inner artist and create masterpieces in a variety of mediums. Jr. Beat Lab (Music): Create your own music and discover the world of sound. Musical Theatre Camp: Take the stage and develop your acting, singing, and dancing skills. Gaming Camp: Explore, design, and create games across board, digital, escape room, and virtual reality platforms. And for youth ages 12-16: Leadership in Training: Our Leader in Training (LIT) camp is a fun, one-week program designed to help teens build confidence and develop essential skills as they prepare for their first work experience. Outdoor Leadership: Experience the ultimate summer adventure with our two-week immersive youth camp. Gaming: In this unique one-week program, youth will get the opportunity to explore, play design and create games in a variety of mediums. To learn more and register, visit https://app.amilia.com/store/en/stalbansbgc/api/Program/List .
In 1979, Toronto became the first municipality in Canada to proclaim Black History Month! Check out the city's 2026 events and exhibits showcasing the enormous contributions of the Black culture and community: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/black-history-month/
BGC St. Alban's Club is offering a variety of camps for kids and youth this summer. Full program information will be posted on Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m., with registration opening on Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned!
BGC St. Alban's Club offers a range of March Break programs for kids ages 4-14 Registration opens Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. K-GRADE 6 Our full-day March Break Camp is available to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Children will spend an exciting day engaging in a variety of activities such as energetic games, creative arts and crafts, as well as both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Kinder Camp (Ages 4 to 5) Variety Camp 1 (Ages 6 to 7) Variety Camp 2 (Ages 8 to 9) Variety Camp 3 Ages 10 to 12) Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 12) Art Attack Camp (Ages 6-12) Sports Camp – All-Star Edition (Ages 6-12) YOUTH Beat Lab (Ages 10 to 14) Campers will get a chance to work with one of our professional producers in a small group to create a song from start to finish, (including artwork and publishing online)! Participants will learn to work with digital music software Ableton Live as well as play instruments, sing and rap. No experience necessary. March Break Excursion (Ages 12 to 14) Our Youth March Break Excursion offers exciting daily outings around the city, led by our experienced youth team. Each day features a different local adventure, giving youth the chance to explore, try new activities, and connect with peers. Each activity can be booked individually so youth can pick and choose which days are suited to them. Please note that each outing will run based on sufficient registration numbers for that specific day.
All ages! No experience or partner necessary. The Scottish Country Dance Association of Toronto is holding a fundraising event for BGC St. Alban's Club on Saturday, January 17 between 2 and 4 p.m. Child: 5$ Adult: 10$ Family (4 ppl): $20 Main clubhouse 843 Palmerston Ave. Bring indoor shoes and a water bottle! All proceeds go to supporting BGC St. Alban's Club
Keep your kids active and happy over the holidays! BGC St. Alban's is hosting a day camp for kids ages 4-12 in late December and early January. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates. Monday, December 22 Monday, December 29 Tuesday, December 30 Monday, January 2 Spaces are limited so register today!
As little as $5 makes a BIG difference! Every cent donated goes to supporting kids and families across Toronto. Monthly donations allow us to provide even more programs and services like after school programs, childcare, summer camps, youth job training, adult literacy and so much more. Donors can choose how they'd like their support to be used. For more information, visit our fundraising page or contact us at info@stalbansclub.ca .
