Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Provides a free, confidential phone service for people throughout BC needing help with any kind of substance use concern. Offers information and referral to education and prevention resources, support groups, and a full range of counselling and treatment services. Not a clinical service.
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.
Youth Against Violence Line
Provides trained support workers who talk with young people and concerned adults about bullying, gang activity, sexual exploitation, harassment, and many other youth-related issues. Information is safe, confidential and anonymous.
Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
Counselling Services
Provides short-term counselling services for women who are experiencing challenges or concerns with mild substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, coping skills, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries in relationships. Sessions are provided virtually.
Therapy Collaboration Program
Offers free counselling to women new to BC living with HIV and their families. Counselling is provided by a licensed counsellor.
401-1101 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
Peer Support
Offers group peer support to help people living with, impacted by, or providing care for individuals with chronic lung conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, or just gather strength and comfort from being with others who understand. Support groups are available in-person or virtually.
Talk Tobacco
Provides a free and confidential telephone support line and culturally appropriate information about quitting smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco use to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities.
Quit Coach supports with tobacco cessation counselling, a personalized quit plan, ways to cope with cravings and withdrawals, and help with finding resources in your local area. Live chat also available.
BC Bereavement Helpline
Provides a confidential telephone helpline to connect individuals with grief support services in BC. Trained volunteers provide emotional support, and information on bereavement support groups, agencies, peer-based support, and community events.
Caregiver Support and Education
Provides support to family and friends caring for an adult with physical and or mental health issues. Services include one-to-one support, information and referral to community resources, support groups, help navigating the healthcare system, and caregiver education.
3318 Oak Street, Victoria, BC
Support Circles
Offers group support to help parents, grandparents and others raising a family member's child to learn positive parenting by providing them with a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn new skills, receive emotional support, and discover services and resources. Support circles are currently offered online.