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      • Eating Well
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    • Social
      • Stigma
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    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
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    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.

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Gibsons
Gibsons
604-984-5070
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821 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Mobile Service: 10:00 - 18:00
North Vancouver
North Vancouver
604-983-6700
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132 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC

Mon: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Pemberton
Pemberton
604-894-6939
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1403 Portage Road, Pemberton, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Powell River
Powell River
604-485-3310
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5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC

Mon: 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
Wed: 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays
Richmond
Richmond
604-233-3150
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8100 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
604-278-9711 ext 4301
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7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

24 hours a day, 7 days a week
604-675-3975
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7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Squamish
Squamish
778-894-3200
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38075 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Vancouver
Vancouver
604-669-9181
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59 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
604-261-6366
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2110 West 43rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
604-255-3151
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569 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC

Sun: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
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
Sat: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
604-872-2511
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3425 Crowley Drive, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
604-331-8900
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1128 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Sun: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
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-6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Statutory holiday hours: 10:00 - 17:00. Closed weekends and statutory holidays 13:00 - 14:00
604-709-6400
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2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
604-675-3988 ext 20258
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1669 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Mon: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Whistler
Whistler
604-932-3202
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4380 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC

Mon: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thu: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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See the Safe Needle Disposal resource document for steps to safely dispose of needles as well information on what to do if you are stuck or pricked by a discarded needle.

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Mental Health Support Line

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Crisis Line

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 9-8-8

Mental Health Support

310-6789