Resources
Here you’ll find a growing collection of supportive resources, articles, and tools to guide you through life’s challenges and transitions. Whether you're seeking information for yourself or someone you care about, these links are here to empower and uplift. I’ll continue to update this page as new, relevant resources become available—feel free to check back often and share with others who might benefit.
Crisis, Mental Health And Social Service Resources
Suicide Crisis Helpline: This is a nationwide resource for those who are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is. It is available 24 hours daily, every day of the year, by phone and text at 988. The website is https://988.ca/
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Crisis Centre: This site offers information for two services.
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line is a resource for those who are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is and is available to BC residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The number is 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
BC Mental Health & Crisis Response is for those in a crisis who want resources, support and information on various mental health topics. The number is 310-6789. The website for both is https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-support/crisis-lines/
​Kids Help Phone: This site offers a safe space for youth to get information, resources, and support for their mental health. There are also ways for them to connect with other youth and professionals to speak with. The crisis numbers for youth to contact someone immediately for support are 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868. The website is https://kidshelpphone.ca/
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Hope for Wellness: This website is for all Indigenous people nationwide and is available 24 hours daily for support. They offer an online chat, resources and information. The number for phone support is 1-855-242-3310. The website is https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
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Here to Help: This website is a collaboration between seven agencies in BC that offers information, skill-building, and support for mental health and substance use. The website is https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
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Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division: Promotes mental health awareness and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. They provide information, resources, educational events, direct services, research, and advocacy. The website is https://bc.cmha.ca/
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Canadian Mental Health Association - National Site: Provides various mental health services and support across Canada. The website is https://cmha.ca/
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​211: They provide information and referrals to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with basic needs like food and shelter, mental health and addictions support, legal and financial assistance, support for seniors and more. You can find resources by postal code or community. The website is https://bc.211.ca/
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Mood Disorders Association of BC: Provides information, education, and support for people living with mood disorders. The website is https://mdabc.net/
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Anxiety Canada: A site that offers resources and programs for Anxiety and OCD. The website is https://www.anxietycanada.com/