South Asian Health Institute aims to support system navigation for South Asian people in the Fraser Health region seeking mental health, substance use, and harm reduction services and support.

Watch videos, read and share handouts and posters in multiple languages including Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Provides support to families of individuals with mental health and or substance use issues. Programs include in-person learning and information sessions, respite services, and parent support group.

Offers online mental health tools and resources for youth, families, teachers and health care providers.

Resources include web links designed specifically for youth who have questions or concerns about their mental wellbeing, as well as a collection of websites containing resources and information to support friends, family and caregivers of youth who may be experiencing a mental health problem.

Provides an online listing of BC health resource and services available in French, as well as information about the BC health system explained in French.

Provides an online search listing of private practice professionals for families to find services for their child. Listed professionals must meet education, training and experience requirements which demonstrate that they are qualified to provide effective treatment programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Families receiving funding through the Autism Funding Under Age 6 Program must select professionals from this registry.

Provides information and supports for autism and related disorders to families, service providers, and community professionals across BC. Staff are available by phone, in person, or by email to explain the range of treatment options available, help navigate the BC service system, and as well provide information, resources and training opportunities.

Provides online information and resources for youth to assess and manage their mental health within a positive online community environment.

Features include: self-assessments for depression and anxiety; mental health trackers; mental illness and treatment information; self-help exercises; and the ability to share experiences and resources such as links, videos and artwork.

Provides online information, tools, and strategies to help young people and families find the mental health and substance use support they need. Offers apps, wellness tips, workbooks and self-check, web links, strategies for supporting others, and connections to services online and in the community.

Topic areas include anxiety, body image and eating, drugs and other substances, alcohol, low mood and depression, questioning reality, and stress.

Foundry Virtual BC offers free mental health and wellness services for youth aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers. Services include:

• Counselling
• Peer Support
• Groups & Workshops
• Physical & Sexual healthcare
• Employment & Education Services
• Indigenous Wellness Services

Download the Foundry BC app and register for an account to access services.