Mind Medicine
Offers a free 7-week group-based mental wellness program for Indigenous young adults experiencing anxiety and stress. Participants learn healthy coping skills, connect with other Indigenous young people in the community, receive culturally appropriate support, and engage in physical activities as part of their mental wellness plan. Provided through local Indigenous organizations and may be available in person or online.
Substance Use Treatment Program
Provides residential addiction treatment in a supported home-like setting to adults and youth in BC who need help with severe substance use. Treatment includes assessment and stabilization, medication therapy, peer support, life-skills development, and harm reduction education. The program is approximately three months long and includes after-care support for up to a year following treatment.
13686 94A Avenue, Surrey, BC
Addiction Services
Offers a four-month young men and six-month young women residential treatment program for youth with substance use issues. Participants live with family caregivers in the community who support and reinforce what the youth learn while they receive day, evening and weekend programming at a treatment centre.
The program includes individual and group counselling, harm reduction strategies, substance use awareness, parent-teen mediation, teacher-supervised education, recreational activities, and practical life-skills. Access is province-wide.
3894 Commercial Street, Vancouver, BC
YouthInBC - Chat Line
Provides a web-based hotline for BC youth in distress. The service is provided through a live chat function and email. The website also provides resources and information on youth mental health issues, as well as links to the crisis intervention telephone line.
Crisis Centre Chat
Provides online, one-on-one chat, for adults in emotional distress who need safe, confidential and non-judgemental support and information.
Trained volunteers can also provide topic-specific information and resources to caregivers and professionals looking to learn more about various mental health related issues.
Eating Disorders Counselling
Provides affordable one-on-one counselling to individuals who are affected by eating disorders to process challenges and focus on recovery. Counselling is provided by a university practicum student that works under the supervision of a registered clinical counsellor. Sessions are available in-person or virtually.
200-2006 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, 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
Addiction Recovery Support Meetings
Provides an online listing of addiction recovery support groups to help people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours including drug abuse, gambling addiction, prescription drugs, sexual addiction, and alcohol abuse. Groups are available in communities throughout BC or online.
Help with Drinking
Get information and guidance about alcohol use based on evidence and lived experience. No bias. No judgment. HelpWithDrinking.ca provides information about problem drinking and recovery.
Holding Hope Peer Support Groups
Offers group peer support for individuals and families with loved ones who use or have used substances. Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, or just gather strength and comfort from being with others who understand. See website for an online listing of support groups in BC.