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BC Epilepsy Parents Network

BC Epilepsy Society

Offers group support for parents, caregivers, guardians and all other adults who contribute to the lives of children living with epilepsy. Participants meet monthly via videoconference to connect with others, share their experiences and provide support.

610-4180 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Hammer Time

Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health

Offers a facilitated group peer support for individuals with substance use issues working in the construction, trades, forestry and transport industry from staff who understands and has lived experience.

Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, and find support to access recovery and harm reduction services.

Available B.C. wide

Online Peer Support Chats

Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders

Provides a safe, confidential space for individuals who are affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating, to chat online about their experiences and benefit from the empathy and understanding of their peers while avoiding sensitive subjects such as weight, dieting and specific eating disorder behaviours. There are 10 live chats per week and participants can join as many as they like.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Recovery Program

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a residential, abstinence-based treatment program for men who struggle with the challenges of substance misuse, and desire a new life in recovery. Education centre and recovery homes are located in Vancouver.

Program includes treatment assessments, discussion groups, individual and group counselling, Aboriginal traditional approaches to healing, life skills training, and aftercare planning.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

All My Relations

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a 90-day residential addiction treatment program for any male that has a desire to use Indigenous healing in their recovery from substance use. The program blends western-based treatment and Indigenous healing practices for all types of addiction including alcohol, opiate, marijuana, and stimulant addiction.

Program includes individual and group therapy sessions, 12-step model of recovery, wellness programs, cultural programming, and aftercare planning. Program operates in two houses located in Surrey, BC.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Supportive Recovery Homes

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides residential recovery housing in Greater Vancouver and Victoria for men with chronic alcohol or drug use needing help with transitioning to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. The homes offer a safe living environment with stability and structure; a place for men to explore work, volunteering, and educational opportunities.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Residential Recovery Homes

The Realistic Success Recovery Society

Provides residential recovery homes to adult men addicted to drugs and or alcohol. The program offers an opportunity for recovery in a structured and supportive alcohol and drug-free environment.

Program includes attendance at daily twelve-step programs, help with developing goals, group and peer counselling, concurrent disorder management, support for legal and or employment issues, and referrals to medical, dental or community services.

13516 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC

Available B.C. wide

Youth Services

Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia

Provides support and resources to youth and young adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Programs include a peer support group where participants can socialize, support one another, and gain knowledge from one disabled person to another.

A youth navigator program is also offered that helps youth and families transition from youth to adult supports. Services include support from youth navigator ambassadors, social and recreational opportunities, and individualized planning.

330-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Counselling and Support

Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre

Provides one-on-one counselling, crisis support, and peer group support for men and their families throughout the province. Appointments are available via phone, Skype, or in-person at the Nanaimo office.

Services include emotional support and counselling, referrals, fathering support, and help with understanding the judicial and family court systems.

418 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC

Available B.C. wide

Refugee Mental Health Services

Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture

Offers mental health support and services to refugees who arrive in BC with psychological trauma as a result of torture, political violence and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Services include group and one-on-one counselling, referrals to health and social services, workshops for health and social service providers, and documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process.

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

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Available B.C. wide

BC Epilepsy Parents Network

BC Epilepsy Society

Offers group support for parents, caregivers, guardians and all other adults who contribute to the lives of children living with epilepsy. Participants meet monthly via videoconference to connect with others, share their experiences and provide support.

610-4180 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

Available B.C. wide

Hammer Time

Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health

Offers a facilitated group peer support for individuals with substance use issues working in the construction, trades, forestry and transport industry from staff who understands and has lived experience.

Participants share their experiences, ways to cope, and find support to access recovery and harm reduction services.

Available B.C. wide

Online Peer Support Chats

Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders

Provides a safe, confidential space for individuals who are affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating, to chat online about their experiences and benefit from the empathy and understanding of their peers while avoiding sensitive subjects such as weight, dieting and specific eating disorder behaviours. There are 10 live chats per week and participants can join as many as they like.

Available B.C. wide

Addiction Recovery Program

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a residential, abstinence-based treatment program for men who struggle with the challenges of substance misuse, and desire a new life in recovery. Education centre and recovery homes are located in Vancouver.

Program includes treatment assessments, discussion groups, individual and group counselling, Aboriginal traditional approaches to healing, life skills training, and aftercare planning.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

All My Relations

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides a 90-day residential addiction treatment program for any male that has a desire to use Indigenous healing in their recovery from substance use. The program blends western-based treatment and Indigenous healing practices for all types of addiction including alcohol, opiate, marijuana, and stimulant addiction.

Program includes individual and group therapy sessions, 12-step model of recovery, wellness programs, cultural programming, and aftercare planning. Program operates in two houses located in Surrey, BC.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Supportive Recovery Homes

Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

Provides residential recovery housing in Greater Vancouver and Victoria for men with chronic alcohol or drug use needing help with transitioning to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. The homes offer a safe living environment with stability and structure; a place for men to explore work, volunteering, and educational opportunities.

2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Residential Recovery Homes

The Realistic Success Recovery Society

Provides residential recovery homes to adult men addicted to drugs and or alcohol. The program offers an opportunity for recovery in a structured and supportive alcohol and drug-free environment.

Program includes attendance at daily twelve-step programs, help with developing goals, group and peer counselling, concurrent disorder management, support for legal and or employment issues, and referrals to medical, dental or community services.

13516 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC

Available B.C. wide

Youth Services

Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia

Provides support and resources to youth and young adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Programs include a peer support group where participants can socialize, support one another, and gain knowledge from one disabled person to another.

A youth navigator program is also offered that helps youth and families transition from youth to adult supports. Services include support from youth navigator ambassadors, social and recreational opportunities, and individualized planning.

330-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

Available B.C. wide

Counselling and Support

Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre

Provides one-on-one counselling, crisis support, and peer group support for men and their families throughout the province. Appointments are available via phone, Skype, or in-person at the Nanaimo office.

Services include emotional support and counselling, referrals, fathering support, and help with understanding the judicial and family court systems.

418 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC

Available B.C. wide

Refugee Mental Health Services

Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture

Offers mental health support and services to refugees who arrive in BC with psychological trauma as a result of torture, political violence and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Services include group and one-on-one counselling, referrals to health and social services, workshops for health and social service providers, and documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process.

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

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