Buddy Up
Provides online information and resources for men, encouraging them to have real conversations with their buddies and to support them if they're struggling with thoughts of suicide. Topic areas include warning signs, masculinity and suicide, statistics, programs available, recommending reading, and suicide prevention.
Cancer Support Program
Provides support and information from a cancer coach who has special training and certification in the medical and surgical treatment of colorectal cancer and with navigating the healthcare system.
Coaches can provide patient and caregivers with information on new and evolving therapies, screening, treatment-related side effects, and hereditary syndromes.
Treatment and Prevention Information
Provides information on arthritis medication, treatment team members, surgery, and complementary and alternative therapies to help make informed decisions about arthritis. Also provides pain management information and resources.
Re-Mind
RE-MIND aims to improve construction worker’s access to mental health information and services.
Addiction Recovery Support Meetings
Provides an online listing of addiction recovery support groups to help people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours including drug abuse, gambling addiction, prescription drugs, sexual addiction, and alcohol abuse. Groups are available in communities throughout BC or online.
Gambling Support Line
Provides a 24-hour telephone confidential, non-judgemental help line for information and counselling referrals related to problem gambling. Referrals include counselling services for adults and youth, prevention resources, self-help groups, and other community services.
310 Mental Health Support
Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.
Mental Health First Aid
Training designed to give you the skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
The National Overdose Response Service is a virtual supervised consumption site. NORS anonymously connects you with a trained, non-judgmental peer who will stay with you virtually while you use drugs. If you become unresponsive, they’ll call emergency services for you. You can contact NORS by call, text or online chat, 24/7, 365 days a year, anywhere in Canada.
NORS also provides connection, support, and referrals to other services. It can also contact a trusted person identified by the caller, alongside emergency services where needed.