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    Anxiety, depression, and stress are three common mental health concerns that can deeply impact our daily lives. But sometimes, when you’re not feeling well, it can be hard to figure out exactly why.

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  • Wellbeing
    • Healthy Living
      • Eating Well
      • Staying Active
      • Sleep Habits
      • Mindfulness
    • Emotional
      • Resilience
      • Self-Esteem
      • Loneliness
    • Social
      • Stigma
      • Family
    Image
    young person talking to a group

    Youth Resilience

    Fostering resilience in the young people we care about is crucial for their overall wellbeing. By modelling resilience ourselves and by teaching it as a skill, we can help give young people the tools they need to meet challenges.

    Learn more
  • Mental health
    • Anxiety
      • What to Do About Anxiety
      • Panic Attacks
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Depression
      • Symptoms of Depression
      • What to Do About Depression
    • Stress
      • Symptoms of Stress
      • Managing Stress
    • Self-Harm
    • Suicide
    • Seeking Help
      • Families Supporting Youth
      • Youth Supporting Themselves
      • Multi-Language Services in BC
    Image
    Man looks out window pensively

    Anxiety, Stress, Depression. Understand the differences.

    Anxiety, depression, and stress are three common mental health concerns that can deeply impact our daily lives. But sometimes, when you’re not feeling well, it can be hard to figure out exactly why.

    Learn more
  • Substance use
    • Types of Substance Use
      • Alcohol
      • Opioids
      • Stimulants
    • Addiction
      • Addiction and Health
      • Treatment and Recovery
    • Harm Reduction
      • Overdose Prevention
      • Respond to an Overdose
      • Naloxone
      • Drug Checking
    Image
    Opioid Treatment Access Line: phone number 1-833-804-8111

    Get same-day support

    The Opioid Treatment Access Line makes it faster and easier to access life-saving medication with same-day support.

    Learn more
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Abbotsford
Abbotsford
604-746-3392
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101-32555 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC

Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Centre hours as noted. Clinic and counselling hours: Mon 12:00 - 15:00, Tue 15:00 - 19:00, Wed and Thu 15:00 - 18:00.
Campbell River
Campbell River
250-286-0611
Email
Website

140 10th Avenue, Campbell River, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Centre hours as noted; closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00. Drop-in counselling hours: Mon 09:00 - 11:00 and 13:00 - 15:00, Tue - Thu 13:00 - 17:00, and Fri 09:00 -
Courtenay
Courtenay
250-338-7341
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Website

575 10th Street, Courtenay, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Centre hours as noted. Drop-in counselling hours: Mon 09:00 - 16:30, Tue and Thu 13:00 - 18:00, Wed 13:00 - 16:30. Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00. Physician sc
Cranbrook
Cranbrook
778-517-8658
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Website

100 12th Avenue S, Cranbrook, BC

Mon: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Kelowna
Kelowna
236-420-2803
Email
Website

100-1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, BC

Mon: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Langley
Langley
604-546-2700
Email
Website

20616 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley, BC

Mon: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Tue: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Wed: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Drop-in counselling hours as noted; appointments also available outside these hours. Call to book.
Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
604-380-3133
Email
Website

22932 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Tue: 9:30 am-7:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am-7:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am-7:00 pm
Centre hours as noted. Walk-in hours: Tue, Wed and Thu 10:00 -12:00 and 14:00 - 18:30.
North Vancouver
North Vancouver
604-984-5060
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Website

211 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC

and: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Centre hours as noted. Drop-in counselling hours: Mon - Thu 13:00 - 17:00 and Fri 13:00 - 16:00. Drop-in primary care clinic hours: Mon - Fri 14:30 - 16:00.
Penticton
Penticton
778-646-2292
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Website

501 Main Street, Penticton, BC

Mon: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Centre hours as noted. Mental Health, Primary Care, Youth and Family Peer Support and Social Services available by appointment.
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
250-902-0055
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Website

2-7053 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC

Mon: 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am-7:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am-5:00 pm, 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Centre hours as noted. Youth and caregiver counselling hours: Mon - Fri 13:00 - 17:00. Youth Peer Support hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 1
Prince George
Prince George
236-423-1571
Email
Website

1148 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC

Mon: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Walk-in service; no appointment needed. Closed statutory holidays.
Richmond
Richmond
604-674-0550
Email
Website

101-5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Squamish
Squamish
604-567-9347
Email
Website

38646 Buckley Avenue, Squamish, BC

Wed: 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Walk-in service; no appointment needed. Closed statutory holidays.
Terrace
Terrace
250-635-5596
Email
Website

101-3219 Eby Street, Terrace, BC

Mon: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Vancouver
Vancouver
604-806-9415
Email
Website

1260 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Centre hours as noted. Drop-in counselling hours: Mon - Wed - Thu 13:00 - 15:30. Drop-in primary care for sexual health concerns: Mon - Fri 1
Victoria
Victoria
250-383-3552 ext 1
Email
Website

546 Yates Street, Victoria, BC

Mon: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 13:30. Closed statutory holidays.
Williams Lake
Williams Lake
250-398-2185
Email
Website

51 4th Avenue S, Williams Lake, BC

Mon: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Walk-in service; no appointment needed. Closed statutory holidays.

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