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Available B.C. wide

Community Support Groups

Autism Society of British Columbia

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.

Available B.C. wide

Counselling and Support

Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society

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

Available B.C. wide

Supportive Recovery Homes

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides residential recovery housing in Greater Vancouver and Victoria for men with chronic alcohol or drug use needing help with transitioning to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. The homes offer a safe living environment with stability and structure; a place for men to explore work, volunteering, and educational opportunities.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Support Groups

Pacific Post-Partum Support Society

Offers group support for women experiencing postpartum distress, depression or anxiety. In-person groups may also be available in the Greater Vancouver area.

Support groups are led by trained facilitators and provide a safe place for women to connect with others in a similar situation and receive valuable information and emotional support.

200-7342 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Student Mental Health Toolkit

Stigma-Free Society

Provides mental health information, resources and activities to support the mental well-being of children and youth. Resources are also available for parents and educators.

Resources are youth and teen-friendly and include coping tips, video library, inspiring stories, activity ideas, and community resources.

Available B.C. wide

Seniors' Distress Line

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Provides a free and confidential telephone support service for seniors, their caregivers or anyone concerned about a senior. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly trained, non-judgemental and caring volunteers.

Those who may benefit from this service include seniors who are feeling alone, facing difficult life situations, wanting help working through a problem, or looking for information on community resources.

Available B.C. wide

BC Epilepsy Parents Network

BC Epilepsy Society

Offers group support for parents, caregivers, guardians and all other adults who contribute to the lives of children living with epilepsy. Participants meet monthly via videoconference to connect with others, share their experiences and provide support.

610-4180 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Mindful Self-Compassion

YMCA BC

Offers a free online course to help people get past insecurity and develop more compassion and kindness to increase their overall peace and joy. In the group sessions, participants learn how to overcome perfectionism, reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and learn how to handle difficult emotions easier.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Counselling and Detox Services

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides outpatient individual, youth, family and group counselling to help Indigenous people achieve a healthier and satisfying life free from alcohol and drug use. Services include crisis intervention counselling, follow-up and after-care treatment, wellness plans, and referrals to detox or treatment centres, education and or employment programs, and life-skills training.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Indigenous Detox Support Workers

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides support to Indigenous clients with the transition from withdrawal towards a drug-free lifestyle. Clients work with a support worker to create a client treatment and or aftercare plan that is suitable to their personal needs.

Plans typically include basic necessities such as food and shelter, and connecting clients to appropriate community services such as justice related services, traditional healing, residential treatment programs, day treatment, and support services. The program also includes client peer support and educational groups, on-going follow up, and connections to other services as needed.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Showing 91 - 100 of 164 Resources
Available B.C. wide

Community Support Groups

Autism Society of British Columbia

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.

Available B.C. wide

Counselling and Support

Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society

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

Available B.C. wide

Supportive Recovery Homes

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides residential recovery housing in Greater Vancouver and Victoria for men with chronic alcohol or drug use needing help with transitioning to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. The homes offer a safe living environment with stability and structure; a place for men to explore work, volunteering, and educational opportunities.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Support Groups

Pacific Post-Partum Support Society

Offers group support for women experiencing postpartum distress, depression or anxiety. In-person groups may also be available in the Greater Vancouver area.

Support groups are led by trained facilitators and provide a safe place for women to connect with others in a similar situation and receive valuable information and emotional support.

200-7342 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Student Mental Health Toolkit

Stigma-Free Society

Provides mental health information, resources and activities to support the mental well-being of children and youth. Resources are also available for parents and educators.

Resources are youth and teen-friendly and include coping tips, video library, inspiring stories, activity ideas, and community resources.

Available B.C. wide

Seniors' Distress Line

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Provides a free and confidential telephone support service for seniors, their caregivers or anyone concerned about a senior. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly trained, non-judgemental and caring volunteers.

Those who may benefit from this service include seniors who are feeling alone, facing difficult life situations, wanting help working through a problem, or looking for information on community resources.

Available B.C. wide

BC Epilepsy Parents Network

BC Epilepsy Society

Offers group support for parents, caregivers, guardians and all other adults who contribute to the lives of children living with epilepsy. Participants meet monthly via videoconference to connect with others, share their experiences and provide support.

610-4180 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Mindful Self-Compassion

YMCA BC

Offers a free online course to help people get past insecurity and develop more compassion and kindness to increase their overall peace and joy. In the group sessions, participants learn how to overcome perfectionism, reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and learn how to handle difficult emotions easier.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Counselling and Detox Services

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides outpatient individual, youth, family and group counselling to help Indigenous people achieve a healthier and satisfying life free from alcohol and drug use. Services include crisis intervention counselling, follow-up and after-care treatment, wellness plans, and referrals to detox or treatment centres, education and or employment programs, and life-skills training.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Indigenous Detox Support Workers

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides support to Indigenous clients with the transition from withdrawal towards a drug-free lifestyle. Clients work with a support worker to create a client treatment and or aftercare plan that is suitable to their personal needs.

Plans typically include basic necessities such as food and shelter, and connecting clients to appropriate community services such as justice related services, traditional healing, residential treatment programs, day treatment, and support services. The program also includes client peer support and educational groups, on-going follow up, and connections to other services as needed.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

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