Gamblers Anonymous Support Meetings
Provides group support meetings for individuals to share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Meetings are made up completely of recovering members and have no professionals or counsellors. Provides a self-help program where members grow and recover at their own pace.
8-1-1 Services
Provides people living in B.C. with 24-hour access to approved health information and detailed information on health care, mental health and substance use services throughout the province online and by telephone at 8-1-1.
By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.
Registry of Autism Service Providers
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.
Autism Information Services British Columbia
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.
3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC
Children and Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
Provides assessment, treatment and consultation for children and youth with complex mental health and substance use concerns who live in BC and the Yukon. The programs are offered at specialized outpatient clinics based on the treatment that is recommended.
Consultation is offered for a wide variety of mental health concerns including mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), neurodevelopmental conditions, concurrent disorders, self-injury behaviour, gender dysphoria, and early childhood mental health problems.
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC
Groups and Workshops
Offers a variety of virtual groups and workshops for youth, young adults and their caregivers across BC. Groups vary throughout the year; support areas include substance use and recovery, LGBTQ2IA+ support, depression and anxiety, body image, caregiver support, and two-spirit healing.
Toxic Drug and Health Alerts
Provides a free, real-time text messaging service for anyone to receive toxic drug alerts or share information about toxic drugs in their community. This service is anonymous. People can get other information by text message, like where to find naloxone or how to get drugs tested.
Provided in partnership with the BC Health Authorities and community partners. Text the word JOIN to 253787 to get drug alerts in your region.
The Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program
Provides mental health services for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind individuals throughout BC. Support includes interpreting, life skills workshops, individual and family counselling, group programs, advocacy, mental health information and resources.
4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
Provides an online listing of local support groups for men and women with addiction who wish to maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean and share recovery with one another. Closed meetings are for members or for recovering addicts only, while open meetings are available to anyone interested in the program.
BC Take Home Naloxone Program
Provides an online listing of Take Home Naloxone sites in BC. Naloxone kits are available, at no cost, for people who use opioids and people who are likely to witness and respond to an overdose. Toward the Heart also provides naloxone and harm reduction information and resources.
Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids such as heroin, methadone, fentanyl, and morphine. See website to locate a Take Home Naloxone site near you.