PocketWell 1.12.4

Wellness Together Canada (WTC) is a mental health and substance use portal supported by government funding. The platform aims to provide assistance to individuals across Canada and Canadian expatriates in both official languages.

With the WTC companion app PocketWell, users gain access to evidence-based tools for assessing and monitoring their well-being, such as a Self-Assessment tool developed by psychologists. Additionally, the Mood Meter feature enables users to maintain a daily log of their emotional state through brief check-ins.

ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT:

• Users can connect with trained counselors and crisis responders via the app who are available to discuss their concerns and provide assistance during challenging situations. They can reach out through text messages or calls to WTC's phone counseling services, available nationwide at any time of day or night.

PRIVACY:

• All information shared on the platform remains private and confidential, in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which prohibits the sale or trade of personal data to third parties. The full policy is available at: Privacy Policy.

MORE FEATURES:

• The PocketWell app caters to individuals of all age groups, offering resources for both youth and adults.
• All services provided through the PocketWell app and the WTC website are entirely free of charge, ensuring accessibility for all users without any payment requirements.
• By creating a WTC account, users can explore an extensive resource library on the website, comprising expert-reviewed articles, self-guided exercises, online Peer Support groups, and more.

To access PocketWell, users must create an account that can be deleted at any time. Those hesitant to register can still benefit from various tools and resources available on the WTC homepage without signing up.

REVIEWS:

• "I never really knew what caused my stress. Actually seeing it and understanding the biggest triggers of my stress helped me implement change in my life. I could study a couple days earlier for a test and noticed a big change." — University student from Memorial University of Newfoundland, utilizing Welltrack [a resource provider for WTC].
• "I felt very safe talking to the counselors; they helped me more than I thought they would." — Client of Kids Help Phone [a service provider for WTC].

ABOUT WTC:

• This service was developed in response to escalating concerns regarding mental health and substance use in Canada. Wellness Together Canada is a project funded by Health Canada, undertaken in collaboration with leading mental health and substance use organizations in Canada, namely Stepped Care Solutions, Kids Help Phone, and Homewood Health.