Mental health services are available in British Columbia for people experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.
Provides a confidential crisis line for people who feel suicidal or know someone who might be suicidal. Support is available in 140 languages.
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Provides referral to a range of services that assist with basic needs (food and shelter), mental health and addictions support, legal and financial assistance and support for seniors and newcomer. The service is free, confidential and multilingual support is available in over 240 languages. You can also talk to a navigator using the 2-1-1.ca/">online live chat feature.
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Provides free, culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous people in B.C. experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Also connects callers to additional resources.
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The Indian Residential School Survivors Society operates a crisis line to support survivors and families throughout British Columbia. Survivors can also access support as part of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
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Connects callers experiencing a mental health crisis to a B.C. crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. This number also offers emotional support and information on appropriate referral options for mental health services in B.C.
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Shares emotional crisis referral services and information on other Government of Canada health supports with Indian Residential School survivors.
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Provides a community-led, client-centered, trauma-informed response centered on the mental health and wellbeing of the affected person, their family and their community.
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Provides support for seniors in B.C. on topics specific to older adults, such as suicide, retirement, stress, relocation, loss of a loved one, physical or mental health issues, or emotional support. Support is available in 140 languages.
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Provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services. The confidential, multilingual service is available throughout B.C. and the Yukon.
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Use the interactive map to find crisis line services for each health authority region.
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Call 8-1-1 for health information and advice. Speak to a health service navigator to help you find care in your community. Search the online directory for health services and facilities in your area. Phone support is available in more than 130 languages.
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Search listings of over 2,600 mental health and substance use services throughout B.C. Use the map to find supports in your area.
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Use the interactive map to find crisis line services for each health authority region.
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A B.C.-specific website providing quality information on mental health, mental illness and substance use problems. Email them to get information and referrals or use the screening self-test.
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Provides psychiatric assessment, short-term individual, family and group treatment, and medication review.
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Helps children and young people by helping their families and other caring adults. They offer parent-peer support, monthly events, resources and workshops to support the mental health of children, youth and families.
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Offers services and resources designed to support youth ages 12 to 24 in B.C. to better understand their mental health and ways to improve their wellbeing. Young people can access services at Foundry Centres throughout B.C. or connect virtually through their app.
Online resources help educate youth about early mental health symptoms, along with the skills and strategies needed to manage these problems. Topics include depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol, substance use, psychosis, and body image and eating.
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Provides mental health and substance use information and resources for families to navigate the mental health system. The Centre also provides free personalized support from parent peer support workers. Services are available to families throughout B.C. and the Yukon with children and youth up to age 24, by phone, email or a virtual meeting.
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Provides free, confidential counselling, referral and support service for children and youth who are dealing with emotional and mental health challenges.
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Professional, culturally competentl counsellors share support and resources on a variety of wellness topics with Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Support is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut.
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A provincial organization that provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma. The IRSSS serves First Nations people in British Columbia with emotional and culturally-appropriate health and wellness support. Services include resolution health support, cultural support, counselling, and workshops and presentations.
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Supports self-identified Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) individuals and families by providing holistic culture-based programming that is responsive to a multitude of complex needs. Includes integrated educational opportunities and healing rituals for those who work to support Indigenous communities impacted by serious illness, grief and bereavement.
Services include grief counselling, grief support groups, Elder consultations and support, expressive arts therapies, mental health & wellness conferences, land-based healing, retreats, and customized workshops.
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Programs and resources are available to support Métis citizens with mental health and substance use concerns.
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Shares confidential outreach services such as counselling, cultural supports, wellness programs and a support line.
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Provides support for adults (older than 25 years of age) experiencing mental health challenges or crises. You can chat 1:1 online between noon and midnight with a trained volunteer. Topics may include suicide, mental illness, stress, physical health, work, relationship conflicts, parenting and caregiving.
The Crisis Centre of BC also provides workshops about mental and emotional wellness. Workshops are available in formats focused towards seniors, youth, schools, suicide prevention training and mindfulness self-care.
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Provide specialized treatment and care for people with complex mental health and substance use disorders. Programs are located in the lower mainland and require a referral from a professional.
The B.C. branch of a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. CMHA BC provides services and resources related to mental health, substance use and addictive behaviour. Resources are available on topics such as children, youth, parenting, workplace, alcohol and other drugs, finding help and improving mental wellness.
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A confidential phone support line for seniors to speak to a professional intake worker about issues that affect their well-being, receive information, or learn about our programs.
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Provides compassionate listening, support, information and referrals to resources for those coping with grief and loss. Other services include support groups, training, webinars and downloadable brochures.
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An online mental health toolkit for refugees and refugee claimants includes a short guide to mental health, mental illness, trauma, and resources available to those working with refugees and refugee claimants, along with services and supports available for refugees and refugee claimants.
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The BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre provides support in the Vancouver area for people and their families who are dealing with mental health challenges and disorders before, during and after pregnancy and birth.
Services include assessment and multidisciplinary treatment options, pre-pregnancy consultations and group educational sessions.
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Offers a confidential phone line to help and support women in B.C. who are facing an unintended or unplanned pregnancy. Provides short-term telephone counselling, and up-to-date information about services available in the community.
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A non-profit, province-wide family support system dedicated to supporting individuals who have or are impacted by schizophrenia, educating the public, raising funds for research, and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
The BCSS offers online resources and programs that provide support and education to families and communities throughout the province, such as in-person support groups.
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An online resource designed to help individuals and families understand psychosis, the importance of early intervention, and find information or services on age-appropriate and stage-appropriate treatments. The Dealing with Psychosis Toolkit (DWP) provides information on common concerns and decisions individuals with psychosis experience.
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Offering free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours for gambling participation. These support services are available for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling. To find someone in your area or virtually, call Gambling Support BC.
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Based out of the University of British Columbia and part of the Men’s Depression and Suicide Network, this Canada-wide initiative aims to develop resources, services and programs to improve the mental health and well-being of men. Their website provides information, tips and advice to support men in their fight against depression.
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Provides online eating disorder prevention education, resources and support for youth, families, educators and professionals throughout B.C.
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Provides education, support, and counselling services to individuals, families and groups who are grieving the death of a loved one or coping with a life-threatening illness. Services include bereavement support groups, counselling and education and workshops.
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A database of outpatient mental health services, including professional counselling, peer counselling and support groups. Selected services are affirming of 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and other gender-diverse) people. MindMapBC also provides online resources, articles and social and networking groups.
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A non-profit organization based that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. QMUNITY provides a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included.
Services include free counselling, information and referrals, peer support, support groups, events, training and workshops, and other educational resources.
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A non-profit organization (formerly CBT Skills Groups Society) offers a variety of programs to help people in B.C. (17.5 years and older) learn mental health skills in a supportive group format. Programs are run by team of family physicians and psychiatrists. Group sessions are offered virtually and in-person at some locations.
Referral from a physician (family or walk-in) or nurse practitioner is needed to participate in programs.
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A non-profit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. They serve to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible.
Online resources include a speaker’s bureau, family and senior resources, educational videos and the moodsmart blog. Services available in person in locations throughout B.C. include an adult psychiatric clinic, psychoeducational groups, counselling, wellness groups and workshops and support groups.
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A primarily volunteer-run non-profit organization based in Surrey. Launched in 2020, it helps people in South Asian communities who are struggling with mental health and addictions challenges connect with tailored and in-language services, including counselling, harm-reduction and victim and income-assistance services.
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A black-led and black-serving organization that connects Black individuals and families facing barriers to mental health care to our free counselling services, low-cost counselling services, patient navigation services and advocacy.
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A peer support phone service for those working in health care. Provides non-judgmental and confidential mental health support via phone or online chat service.
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A free mobile app that helps individuals manage anxiety using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. The app offers personalized tools, resources, and strategies to help users manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and other related issues. It's designed for anyone looking for effective ways to reduce anxiety in their daily life.
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Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional. Translation services are available in over 130 languages.
