Children and Youth Grief Counselling
Offers short-term, one-on-one counselling for youth and young adults who need support with managing their grief and loss such as the death of a friend, family member or pet, parents divorcing, loss of physical or mental health, or relationship break-up. Sessions are offered virtually.
100-722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, BC
Counselling Services
Provides individual, family and group counselling to families of children with a progressive, life-limiting illness. Services are offered on an outpatient basis and include music and play therapy, spiritual counselling, social work, bereavement counselling and follow-up and support for grief and loss.
Multiple Locations
Bereaved Parent Support Group
Provides an online listing of support groups available throughout BC for families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Parents and their surviving children are supported through friendship, understanding, and grief education.
Two-Spirit Information and Support
Provides online information and resources to support the emotional and spiritual needs of Aboriginal and non-aboriginal two-spirit individuals, their family and friends. Healing circles, sweat lodge ceremonies, community events and smudging circles are also available on a regular basis and by request.
24-Hour Crisis Line - Indigenous
Offers residential school survivors, students and intergenerational survivors, their family members, and the community at large a 24-hour crisis line for immediate emotional support, information, and referrals. Referrals include access to crisis counselling, elder support, cultural workshop, grief and loss support, and help with filing missing persons reports.
Community Support Groups
Provides an online listing of autism support groups available throughout the province. Groups offered include community groups to support families; adult groups for youth and adults on the autism spectrum; and sibling groups for siblings of individuals with autism and related disabilities.
Counselling and Support
Provides counselling and a variety of programs and services to support individuals with Down syndrome, their parents and families. Support includes individual counselling, information and resources, parent support meetings, child play therapy, kids and youth groups, skill development, and health workshops.
481-13320 78th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Mind Medicine
Offers a free 7-week group-based mental wellness program for Indigenous young adults experiencing anxiety and stress. Participants learn healthy coping skills, connect with other Indigenous young people in the community, receive culturally appropriate support, and engage in physical activities as part of their mental wellness plan. Provided through local Indigenous organizations and may be available in person or online.
Addiction Services
Offers a four-month young men and six-month young women residential treatment program for youth with substance use issues. Participants live with family caregivers in the community who support and reinforce what the youth learn while they receive day, evening and weekend programming at a treatment centre.
The program includes individual and group counselling, harm reduction strategies, substance use awareness, parent-teen mediation, teacher-supervised education, recreational activities, and practical life-skills. Access is province-wide.
3894 Commercial Street, Vancouver, BC
YouthInBC - Chat Line
Provides a web-based hotline for BC youth in distress. The service is provided through a live chat function and email. The website also provides resources and information on youth mental health issues, as well as links to the crisis intervention telephone line.