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Refugee Mental Health Services

Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture

Offers mental health support and services to refugees who arrive in BC with psychological trauma as a result of torture, political violence and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Services include group and one-on-one counselling, referrals to health and social services, workshops for health and social service providers, and documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process.

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

All My Relations

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a 90-day residential addiction treatment program for any male that has a desire to use Indigenous healing in their recovery from substance use. The program blends western-based treatment and Indigenous healing practices for all types of addiction including alcohol, opiate, marijuana, and stimulant addiction.

Program includes individual and group therapy sessions, 12-step model of recovery, wellness programs, cultural programming, and aftercare planning. Program operates in two houses located in Surrey, BC.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Counselling and Detox Services

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides outpatient individual, youth, family and group counselling to help Indigenous people achieve a healthier and satisfying life free from alcohol and drug use. Services include crisis intervention counselling, follow-up and after-care treatment, wellness plans, and referrals to detox or treatment centres, education and or employment programs, and life-skills training.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Indigenous Detox Support Workers

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides support to Indigenous clients with the transition from withdrawal towards a drug-free lifestyle. Clients work with a support worker to create a client treatment and or aftercare plan that is suitable to their personal needs.

Plans typically include basic necessities such as food and shelter, and connecting clients to appropriate community services such as justice related services, traditional healing, residential treatment programs, day treatment, and support services. The program also includes client peer support and educational groups, on-going follow up, and connections to other services as needed.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Round Lake Treatment Centre

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society

Offers a residential treatment program to help individuals with their recovery from substance use, including drug and alcohol. The program includes 24-hour staff support, individual treatment plans and assessment, educational workshops, Elder teachings and traditional ceremonies, recovery support groups, nutrition education, life-skills training, and recreational activities.

200 Emery Louis Road, Armstrong, BC

Available B.C. wide

Recovery Lodge

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society

Provides residential treatment support for adults who have completed a full-recovery treatment program and need help to further strengthen their wellness and recovery.

The program includes cultural and spiritual support, employment counselling, continuing with twelve-step programs, and referrals to community support as needed.

200 Emery Louis Road, Armstrong, BC

Available B.C. wide

24-Hour Crisis Line - Indigenous

KUU-US Crisis Line Society

Operates a 24-hour provincial crisis and counselling line for First Nations Elders, adults, children and youth in need throughout BC. Services include follow-up or continuum care, risk assessments, safety monitoring, and 24-hour mobile outreach.

Available B.C. wide

Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Works with local friendship centres, as well as other Aboriginal organizations to help deliver programs which promote the betterment of Friendship Centres and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the province of BC.

Programs administered through the provincial office include doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families, elder services, and the Aboriginal Youth Council.

551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC

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 441 - 450 of 531 Resources
Available B.C. wide

Refugee Mental Health Services

Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture

Offers mental health support and services to refugees who arrive in BC with psychological trauma as a result of torture, political violence and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Services include group and one-on-one counselling, referrals to health and social services, workshops for health and social service providers, and documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process.

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

All My Relations

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a 90-day residential addiction treatment program for any male that has a desire to use Indigenous healing in their recovery from substance use. The program blends western-based treatment and Indigenous healing practices for all types of addiction including alcohol, opiate, marijuana, and stimulant addiction.

Program includes individual and group therapy sessions, 12-step model of recovery, wellness programs, cultural programming, and aftercare planning. Program operates in two houses located in Surrey, BC.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Counselling and Detox Services

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides outpatient individual, youth, family and group counselling to help Indigenous people achieve a healthier and satisfying life free from alcohol and drug use. Services include crisis intervention counselling, follow-up and after-care treatment, wellness plans, and referrals to detox or treatment centres, education and or employment programs, and life-skills training.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Indigenous Detox Support Workers

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia

Provides support to Indigenous clients with the transition from withdrawal towards a drug-free lifestyle. Clients work with a support worker to create a client treatment and or aftercare plan that is suitable to their personal needs.

Plans typically include basic necessities such as food and shelter, and connecting clients to appropriate community services such as justice related services, traditional healing, residential treatment programs, day treatment, and support services. The program also includes client peer support and educational groups, on-going follow up, and connections to other services as needed.

520 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Round Lake Treatment Centre

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society

Offers a residential treatment program to help individuals with their recovery from substance use, including drug and alcohol. The program includes 24-hour staff support, individual treatment plans and assessment, educational workshops, Elder teachings and traditional ceremonies, recovery support groups, nutrition education, life-skills training, and recreational activities.

200 Emery Louis Road, Armstrong, BC

Available B.C. wide

Recovery Lodge

Round Lake Alcohol and Drug Treatment Society

Provides residential treatment support for adults who have completed a full-recovery treatment program and need help to further strengthen their wellness and recovery.

The program includes cultural and spiritual support, employment counselling, continuing with twelve-step programs, and referrals to community support as needed.

200 Emery Louis Road, Armstrong, BC

Available B.C. wide

24-Hour Crisis Line - Indigenous

KUU-US Crisis Line Society

Operates a 24-hour provincial crisis and counselling line for First Nations Elders, adults, children and youth in need throughout BC. Services include follow-up or continuum care, risk assessments, safety monitoring, and 24-hour mobile outreach.

Available B.C. wide

Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Works with local friendship centres, as well as other Aboriginal organizations to help deliver programs which promote the betterment of Friendship Centres and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the province of BC.

Programs administered through the provincial office include doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families, elder services, and the Aboriginal Youth Council.

551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC

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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