Student Mental Health Toolkit
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.
First Link Dementia Helpline
Provides a province-wide support and information service for anyone with questions about dementia, including people with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends, professionals, and the general public.
Trained staff and volunteers provide information on community resources, support groups, and educational workshops including topics such as: understanding Alzheimer's disease, getting a diagnosis, personal planning for the future, providing care and support, and maintaining independence.
Seniors' Distress Line
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.
Seniors Abuse and Information Line
Provides a toll-free telephone line for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to someone about situations where they feel they are being abused or mistreated, or to receive information about elder abuse prevention.
Victim Services Program
Provides information, support and referrals to seniors who are victims of abuse or a crime, including family or sexual violence. Assistance may include information about the justice system, practical and emotional support, and assisted referral to other programs.
BC Epilepsy Parents Network
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
24-Hour Rape Crisis Line
Provides a free, confidential 24-hour rape crisis line for women as well as in-person crisis intervention services. Support is available to all women who have experienced recent or past male violence including wife battering, sexual assault, incest, prostitution, and sexual harassment.
Mindful Self-Compassion
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.
Looking Glass Residence
Provides residential treatment in a home-like setting for young men and women with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and other eating disorders. Care and support is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals.
Support includes individual, group and family therapy, meal support and nutrition, and medical and psychiatric treatment. Operates in partnership with the government of BC.
200-2006 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Youth Services
Provides support and resources to youth and young adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Programs include a peer support group where participants can socialize, support one another, and gain knowledge from one disabled person to another.
A youth navigator program is also offered that helps youth and families transition from youth to adult supports. Services include support from youth navigator ambassadors, social and recreational opportunities, and individualized planning.
330-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC