VictimLink BC
Province-wide, toll-free, confidential telephone service to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence including: sexual assault, violence in relationships, elder abuse, sudden death of a loved one, break and enter, and victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
Victim service workers provide information, referrals and crisis support including: community, social, health, justice and government resources; victim services; transition houses; counselling resources, and information about the justice system.
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Provides a free, confidential phone service for people throughout BC needing help with any kind of substance use concern. Offers information and referral to education and prevention resources, support groups, and a full range of counselling and treatment services. Not a clinical service.
Youth Against Violence Line
Provides trained support workers who talk with young people and concerned adults about bullying, gang activity, sexual exploitation, harassment, and many other youth-related issues. Information is safe, confidential and anonymous.
Support workers are available by telephone, email or texting. Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.
Support Groups
Offers group support for women experiencing postpartum distress, depression or anxiety. In-person groups may also be available in the Greater Vancouver area.
Support groups are led by trained facilitators and provide a safe place for women to connect with others in a similar situation and receive valuable information and emotional support.
200-7342 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC
Postpartum Telephone Support
Offers telephone counselling, postpartum support information and referrals to mothers, their partners, and families. Clients can call for initial intake to see if the services are a fit for them. Follow-up support based on the client's needs is also available.
Looking Glass Residence
Provides residential treatment in a home-like setting for young men and women with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and other eating disorders. Care and support is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals.
Support includes individual, group and family therapy, meal support and nutrition, and medical and psychiatric treatment. Operates in partnership with the government of BC.
200-2006 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Hand in Hand Peer Support
Offers a peer support program that matches adults and older youth with a trained volunteer who provides compassionate, judgment-free support and listening during eating disorder recovery. Support is provided in-person or over video call.
The program supports individuals wherever they are in their unique recovery journey and, through the consistent and personalized support of a mentor, helps them to discover what they can achieve, as they are ready.
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
Muscular Dystrophy Information and Support
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.
Online Hearing Loss Mentoring Program
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.