Overdose Prevention and Response - Interior Health
Provides an online listing of Take Home Naloxone sites for the Interior Health Authority area, as well as overdose prevention information, resources and treatment services.
Lifeguard App
Provides a free phone app that brings emergency responders to people who may be having an overdose on drugs while alone. Provided in partnership with regional health authorities and Lifeguard Digital Health.
The app is activated by the user before they take their dose. If the user doesn't hit a button after a set amount of time, a text-to-voice call will go to 9-1-1, alerting emergency medical dispatchers of a possible overdose.
Overdose Prevention and Response - Northern Health
Provides an online listing of Take Home Naloxone sites for the Northern Health Authority area, as well as information on overdose prevention, resources, and drug information.
Cocaine Addiction Support Meetings
Provides an online listing of support groups available in BC for men and women who wish to stop using cocaine or other mind-altering substances, and help others reach the same freedom. Twelve Steps of recovery and Twelve Traditions are used for knowledge and wisdom.
Marijuana Addiction Support Groups
Provides an online listing of support groups available in BC for men and women in need of support with their marijuana addiction. Twelve Steps of recovery and Twelve Traditions are used for knowledge and wisdom.
Crystal Meth Support Meetings
Provides an online listing of crystal meth support groups available in BC for those whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. In-person and online meetings are available.
Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents
Offers a training program to teach youth mindfulness skills to help cope with mental health issues including depressive and anxiety symptoms, chronic pain and chronic stress. Sessions are currently offered using videoconference in a safe and respectful group environment.
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
Child Protection Services
Provides child protection services for children and youth in BC. Social workers investigate reports of child abuse or neglect, provide or arrange support services for families, supervise a child's care in the home, and protect children through removal from the family and placement with relatives, a foster family or specialized residential resources.
To report a concern about a child being abused or neglected, call the toll free number or Helpline for Children, both available 24-hour, 7 days a week.
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinics
Free mental health clinics for children and youth in locations across B.C.
FamilySmart
Free programs that help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges.