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
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 .
Winter Aquatics - Registration Opens Nov 7 We offer a variety of Aquatics Programs , as well as swimming lessons for all levels. Registration for the Winter session opens at 9 a.m. on November 7, with classes beginning the week of January 5, 2026.
Boys and Ghouls are invited to explore our Haunted Club House on Halloween -- if they dare! Friday, October 31 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tickets $5 All proceeds support our afterschool programs!
Thanks to the generous donation by Freeman Realtors, we're hosting a Great Pumpkin Sale on Wednesday, October 22 ., Drop by the main clubhouse between 4-6 p.m . to pick up your perfect pumpkins for Halloween. All pumpkins are $10!
Experience being a professional recording artist and producer in this 10 week program. Participants will meet once a week at the St. Alban’s recording studio to create, record and release their own beats, songs and creations. Working in a group, participants will find their collective voice and creativity by building beats, songs and video projects. No prior musical experience is necessary! Ages 8 to 12 Thursdays 4-5 p.m. October 9 to December 11 10 Sessions total Limited Spaces Cost: $75 Register today!
Returning for the fifth year, Youth of the Year is BGC Canada’s national initiative to recognize and celebrate exceptional youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and achievements within their communities. Youth of the Year encourages young people to become active role models and a voice for young people across Canada. This year, five youth receive post-secondary scholarships, laptops, prize packages, and development and media training. Ruben has been involved with BGC St. Alban’s Club (at our Weston Mount Dennis site) for 10 years as a Club member, volunteer, and Club staff. He describes his Club experience as transformative, helping him build life skills like adaptability, teamwork, self-confidence, and leadership. As a youth council member at his own Club, attending BGC Canada’s 2023 National Youth Forum was a memorable experience that shaped how he wants to show up for his community. Outside of the Club, Ruben is a leader in his school community, stays grounded in his values, and always finds ways to uplift others. Ruben is passionate about being a voice for young people who want to make an impact. As Youth of the Year, he’s ready to show young people across Canada the power of youth-led change.
Registration is open for our adult fitness classes. Running weekly on Tuesday evenings, these classes are restricted to adult 18+. Spots are limited, so register today by emailing Anna at anna@stalbansclub.ca today. Explore our Adult Fitness Programs .
