Help in Times of Added Stress
We have all been through so much.
In the past few years, fires, flooding and landslides across BC have impacted so many people.
In times of added stress, things can feel overwhelming—like we have no control over what is happening around us. Feelings of stress and anxiety may be compounded by events that are occurring at the same time.
If you are experiencing distress due to the intensity of traumatic events, there are ways to support your mental health and the wellbeing of your loved ones.
Reach out for help
- Call the BC Mental Health Support Line (24/7) to talk about what you’re experiencing at 310-6789
- Find resources on coping with natural disaster stress
- Access wildfire recovery resources
- Learn about how to stay safe and healthy in an emergency
- Visit First Nations Health Authority for resources
Find accurate information about what’s going on, including supports and services
Connect with loved ones
- In times of intense stress, it is important to connect with your loved ones and friends. Check in on one another and let others know you’re there.
Prepare for the future
- If you're not currently under evacuation orders, making a plan for what you'll do in an emergency can help with stress
- Visit Prepared BC for resources and tips
For evacuees, stay informed about the resources that are available
Resources
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310 Mental Health Support
Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.
KUU-US Crisis Response Service
Culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous youth and adults in B.C.
Crisis Centre Distress Services
Help is available, the Crisis Centre provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for youth, adults, and seniors.
Kids Help Phone
Free counselling, information and referrals for young people by phone, text and online in both English and French.
Foundry BC App
A free app and web portal for young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers, for counselling, peer support, tools, and more.
Youthspace
Offers an online support network to support youth and young adults in crisis. Volunteers offer risk assessment, emotional support, referrals to community resources, and help with creating safety plans. The network includes chat, text and a youth resource directory. Email counselling with a professional youth counsellor is also available.
Here2Talk
Offers single-session telephone and chat-based counselling to all students currently registered in a BC post-secondary school. The service is available 24-hours through an app, phone and chat.
The program can help with concerns such as stress, feelings of isolation or loneliness, anxiety, frustration, the balance between personal and academic priorities, adapting to new campus culture or city, time-management, and tension with family, friends or instructors.