Information and Referral Services
Provides telephone and email support to families and health professionals across BC on a wide-range of topics relevant to autism services. Topics include diagnosis, autism treatment and diagnostic procedures.
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
Hammer Time
Offers a facilitated group peer support for individuals with substance use issues working in the construction, trades, forestry and transport industry from staff who understands and has lived experience.
Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, and find support to access recovery and harm reduction services.
Peer Grief Support Groups
Provides an online listing of support groups in BC for families who have lost a loved one to substance use harms and overdose. Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, or just gather strength and comfort from being together with others who understand.
Two-Spirit Information and Support
Provides online information and resources to support the emotional and spiritual needs of Aboriginal and non-aboriginal two-spirit individuals, their family and friends. Healing circles, sweat lodge ceremonies, community events and smudging circles are also available on a regular basis and by request.
Counselling Services
Provides low-cost individual, couple and family counselling by registered clinical counsellors or Masters level intern-counsellors training to become registered clinical counsellors. Topic areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, work-related concerns, conflict resolution, relationship and parenting concerns. Services available in-person or virtual sessions including telephone and video.
440-2184 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Mental Health Support
Provides free one-on-one counselling for low-income women black, Indigenous, and people of colour including transgender and two-spirit community members. Services are offered virtually and where available, in-person.
Areas of support include racialized trauma, depression, sexuality and or gender issues, adjustment, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress management, and negative thoughts.
203-2722 Fifth Street, Victoria, BC
Residential Recovery Program
Provides residential recovery programs for women who are single, expectant or with children, with chronic alcohol or drug use needing help with transitioning to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. The programs include counselling, group facilitation, life skills training, parenting program, and aftercare supports. Key workers offer one-on-one support with goal setting, recovery planning, and relapse prevention.
After completing the first stage singles or parenting program, individuals can access the semi-independent program for supports to transition into independent living while pursuing work or school.
550 Rowcliffe Avenue, Kelowna, BC
Mental Health First Aid
Training designed to give you the skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
BounceBack™
Support for low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. Talk to a trained coach on the phone and get resources for free.