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Available B.C. wide

Substance use Publications and Resources

University of Victoria

Provides a wide range of projects, reports, publications and initiatives aimed at providing all people in BC access to happier, healthier lives, whether using substance or not. Website offers a current list of active projects, facts and statistics, research bulletins, publications and resources.

Available B.C. wide

Counselling Services

Canuck Place Children's Hospice

Provides individual, family and group counselling to families of children with a progressive, life-limiting illness. Services are offered on an outpatient basis and include music and play therapy, spiritual counselling, social work, bereavement counselling and follow-up and support for grief and loss.

Multiple Locations

Available B.C. wide

Bereaved Parent Support Group

The Compassionate Friends of Canada

Provides an online listing of support groups available throughout BC for families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Parents and their surviving children are supported through friendship, understanding, and grief education.

Available B.C. wide

Peer Support

MS Canada

Offers one-on-one and group peer support for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) from someone who understands and has lived experience with MS. The program is provided by phone, virtual or online.

Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, or just gather strength and comfort from being with others who understand.

Available B.C. wide

MS Knowledge Network

MS Canada

Provides multiple sclerosis (MS) information and support for anyone in BC by phone, email or chat. Online MS information is also available.

Topic areas include symptom management, treatment, living with MS, employment support, financial planning, MS research, and community programs and services.

Available B.C. wide

Muscular Dystrophy Information and Support

Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Provides online and telephone information and education to those living with a neuromuscular disorder. Services include emotional and educational support, networking meetings, family and caregiver retreats, and referral to community resources.

Available B.C. wide

PDLink Program

Parkinson Society British Columbia

Offers peer support to people with Parkinson's and their carepartners by connecting them with someone who has had experiences similar to their own. Once paired, participants can communicate over the phone or by email. The program is helpful to those who do not live near a support group or who prefer one-to-one conversations.

Available B.C. wide

Online Hearing Loss Mentoring Program

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - British Columbia

Offers a web-based peer mentoring program to help people manage their hearing loss in everyday life and increase their well-being. Mentors provide an ongoing relationship for support, guidance, and encouragement in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where issues are discussed, and goal-setting is encouraged.

Available B.C. wide

Two-Spirit Information and Support

Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society

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.

Available B.C. wide

Peer Mentorship Program

Unlocking the Gates Services Society

Provides support and resources to individuals who are leaving correctional facilities in BC through a peer-to-peer approach. Mentors connect with individuals before their release, and provide peer support during the transition from prison back into the community.

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Available B.C. wide

Substance use Publications and Resources

University of Victoria

Provides a wide range of projects, reports, publications and initiatives aimed at providing all people in BC access to happier, healthier lives, whether using substance or not. Website offers a current list of active projects, facts and statistics, research bulletins, publications and resources.

Available B.C. wide

Counselling Services

Canuck Place Children's Hospice

Provides individual, family and group counselling to families of children with a progressive, life-limiting illness. Services are offered on an outpatient basis and include music and play therapy, spiritual counselling, social work, bereavement counselling and follow-up and support for grief and loss.

Multiple Locations

Available B.C. wide

Bereaved Parent Support Group

The Compassionate Friends of Canada

Provides an online listing of support groups available throughout BC for families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Parents and their surviving children are supported through friendship, understanding, and grief education.

Available B.C. wide

Peer Support

MS Canada

Offers one-on-one and group peer support for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) from someone who understands and has lived experience with MS. The program is provided by phone, virtual or online.

Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, or just gather strength and comfort from being with others who understand.

Available B.C. wide

MS Knowledge Network

MS Canada

Provides multiple sclerosis (MS) information and support for anyone in BC by phone, email or chat. Online MS information is also available.

Topic areas include symptom management, treatment, living with MS, employment support, financial planning, MS research, and community programs and services.

Available B.C. wide

Muscular Dystrophy Information and Support

Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Provides online and telephone information and education to those living with a neuromuscular disorder. Services include emotional and educational support, networking meetings, family and caregiver retreats, and referral to community resources.

Available B.C. wide

PDLink Program

Parkinson Society British Columbia

Offers peer support to people with Parkinson's and their carepartners by connecting them with someone who has had experiences similar to their own. Once paired, participants can communicate over the phone or by email. The program is helpful to those who do not live near a support group or who prefer one-to-one conversations.

Available B.C. wide

Online Hearing Loss Mentoring Program

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - British Columbia

Offers a web-based peer mentoring program to help people manage their hearing loss in everyday life and increase their well-being. Mentors provide an ongoing relationship for support, guidance, and encouragement in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where issues are discussed, and goal-setting is encouraged.

Available B.C. wide

Two-Spirit Information and Support

Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society

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.

Available B.C. wide

Peer Mentorship Program

Unlocking the Gates Services Society

Provides support and resources to individuals who are leaving correctional facilities in BC through a peer-to-peer approach. Mentors connect with individuals before their release, and provide peer support during the transition from prison back into the community.

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