Pain Support and Wellness Groups
Offers online group peer support for individuals living with persistent pain to meet regularly and build a community of support. Participants share their experiences, pain management and coping strategies, and take part in gentle movements.
Pain Support Line
Offers free information and support by phone or email to people wanting to talk about their own pain or that of a family member or friend. Trained volunteers provide a safe space to talk about pain and its impact on life, as well as information on pain and self-management, finding a physician, and community resources such as health care, social services, and income assistance.
Live Plan Be
Provides an online self-management tool to help those living with persistent or chronic pain. Individuals can learn about chronic pain, complete pain self-assessments, keep track of symptoms, develop plans for pain management and quality of life, connect with others who live with pain, and access the latest in pain research and practical, evidence based resources.
Coaching for Health
Offers free telephone and video conferencing coaching to help people living with pain learn self-management skills, regain function, and improve their well-being. Trained volunteer coaches support patients for a 6 - 12 week period with sessions based on client needs and interests.
MindyourMind
An online space for youth 14 - 24 to find support when going through tough times. Features of the website include information about mental health issues and illnesses, wellness strategies, interactive online activities, personal stories, and opportunities to volunteer or get involved.
Mind Your Mood
Provides an easy-to-use app that allows youth and young adults to track their moods securely on their phone. Features include a scale to measure the intensity of moods, an interactive report that graphs intense emotions, and the functionality to email your mood log to your counsellor for discussion. Empowers users to keep a record that helps understand ups and downs and see the larger picture of emotional health.
Student Mental Health Toolkit
Provides mental health information, resources and activities to support the mental well-being of children and youth. Resources are also available for parents and educators.
Resources are youth and teen-friendly and include coping tips, video library, inspiring stories, activity ideas, and community resources.
Youth Health and Engagement
Offers a web-based resource and information centre designed to encourage individual youth wellness, and foster engagement in youth health policy and program availability in BC. Website includes access to Youth Advisory & Action Council, workshops, research and consultation and youth engagement resources.
Healing Hearts 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.