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Eating Disorder Peer Support Group

Victoria Eating Disorder Peer Support

Offers a weekly peer support group for adults with an eating disorder or who struggle with food, exercise or body image that affects their quality of life or interferes with day-to-day living.

Peer facilitators are not counsellors but individuals who are in various places of recovery themselves. The group currently meets virtually by zoom only; see website how to join a meeting.

Available B.C. wide

MindFit Toolkit

Canadian Men's Health Foundation

Offers a free, online resource with tools to help men manage mild to moderate stress and anxiety. Resources are designed for men by psychologists to help them take steps towards better mental health.

The toolkit includes an anxiety self-screening tool, MindFit audio exercises narrated by Canadian professional and elite athletes, online mental health resources, and relaxing soundscapes. Access to counselling sessions are also available.

Available B.C. wide

HeadsUpGuys

Movember Canada

Provides an online resource to support men in their fight against depression. Offers information on the symptoms, triggers and risk factors of depression, as well as stories of success and where to find professional services. Also provides a self-check depression screening tool. Funding provided by the Movember Foundation and affiliated with the Men's Depression and Suicide Network.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Recovery Program

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a residential, abstinence-based treatment program for men who struggle with the challenges of substance misuse, and desire a new life in recovery. Education centre and recovery homes are located in Vancouver.

Program includes treatment assessments, discussion groups, individual and group counselling, Aboriginal traditional approaches to healing, life skills training, and aftercare planning.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, 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

Residential Recovery Homes

The Realistic Success Recovery Society

Provides residential recovery homes to adult men addicted to drugs and or alcohol. The program offers an opportunity for recovery in a structured and supportive alcohol and drug-free environment.

Program includes attendance at daily twelve-step programs, help with developing goals, group and peer counselling, concurrent disorder management, support for legal and or employment issues, and referrals to medical, dental or community services.

13516 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC

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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

First Link Dementia Helpline

Alzheimer Society of BC

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.

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.

Showing 321 - 330 of 531 Resources
Available B.C. wide

Eating Disorder Peer Support Group

Victoria Eating Disorder Peer Support

Offers a weekly peer support group for adults with an eating disorder or who struggle with food, exercise or body image that affects their quality of life or interferes with day-to-day living.

Peer facilitators are not counsellors but individuals who are in various places of recovery themselves. The group currently meets virtually by zoom only; see website how to join a meeting.

Available B.C. wide

MindFit Toolkit

Canadian Men's Health Foundation

Offers a free, online resource with tools to help men manage mild to moderate stress and anxiety. Resources are designed for men by psychologists to help them take steps towards better mental health.

The toolkit includes an anxiety self-screening tool, MindFit audio exercises narrated by Canadian professional and elite athletes, online mental health resources, and relaxing soundscapes. Access to counselling sessions are also available.

Available B.C. wide

HeadsUpGuys

Movember Canada

Provides an online resource to support men in their fight against depression. Offers information on the symptoms, triggers and risk factors of depression, as well as stories of success and where to find professional services. Also provides a self-check depression screening tool. Funding provided by the Movember Foundation and affiliated with the Men's Depression and Suicide Network.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Recovery Program

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a residential, abstinence-based treatment program for men who struggle with the challenges of substance misuse, and desire a new life in recovery. Education centre and recovery homes are located in Vancouver.

Program includes treatment assessments, discussion groups, individual and group counselling, Aboriginal traditional approaches to healing, life skills training, and aftercare planning.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, 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

Residential Recovery Homes

The Realistic Success Recovery Society

Provides residential recovery homes to adult men addicted to drugs and or alcohol. The program offers an opportunity for recovery in a structured and supportive alcohol and drug-free environment.

Program includes attendance at daily twelve-step programs, help with developing goals, group and peer counselling, concurrent disorder management, support for legal and or employment issues, and referrals to medical, dental or community services.

13516 80th Avenue, Surrey, 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

First Link Dementia Helpline

Alzheimer Society of BC

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.

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.

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