PHSA Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Provides treatment for people with the most complex mental health and substance use needs in BC who have been referred by the regional health authorities.
Tailgate Toolkit
The Tailgate Toolkit Project is aimed at increasing access to harm reduction for those working in the construction industry.
Health Connections
Provides low-cost transportation options for Central and North Okanagan residents who must travel for non-emergency, physician-referred medical care outside their home communities. Services are available to any community along the route; bookings must be made two business days ahead of the trip.
First Nations Support
Provides outreach services to Terrace First Nation communities including individual counselling, group therapy and community wellness projects. Service is funded for Terrace First Nations members through the First Nations Health Authority or extended health benefits.
Find a Music Therapist
Provides an online listing of certified music therapists in British Columbia.
Overdose Response Service
Provides confidential overdose peer support to substance users who are about to use drugs alone. A caller is connected to a virtual overdose supervisor who will monitor them while they use drugs. If there is a concern of overdose during the call, the supervisor will connect with local 9-1-1 dispatch services.
The 24-hour hotline can be accessed from anywhere within Canada. Staff and volunteers are trauma informed and are able to provide harm reduction and substance use information, resources and referrals if requested during the call.
Non-Emergency Patient Transfer
Provides non-emergency patient transfers in Greater Vancouver for medically stable patients who need inter-facility transfers. Transportation is available for medical appointments, patient transfer between hospitals and facilities, and hospital discharge to home or residential facilities.
Counselling Services
Provides access to free counselling for individuals in Canada by counselling interns, supervised by counselling supervisors. Counselling interns are counselling students who are near the end of their professional training to become fully registered counsellors. Sessions are 45 minutes and available by video or phone call, depending on the counsellors' availability.
Find a Marriage and Family Therapist
Provides an online listing of marriage and family therapists in BC, searchable by name or location. Note that listings are voluntary and the directory is not a complete listing of all marriage and family therapists.
Find a Psychologist
Provides an online listing of registered psychologists in British Columbia searchable by city, area of practice, therapy method, and language.