Crisis Centre BC
Immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential support and follow-up to youth, adults, and seniors through 24/7 phone lines and online services.
https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/
Residential Schools Resolution Health Support System
If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, you can contact the Indian Residential School Survivors Society for counselling support available at 1-800-721-0066, or a national 24/7 Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419
1-877-2BE-CALM Project
The City of Victoria’s Artist-in-Residence, Kathryn Calder, with the help of Emily Hamel and free services provided by TELUS, has created 1-877-2BE-CALM, a toll-free telephone number to bring calmness and joy to your day.
https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-art/artist-in-resi…
BounceBack®
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Your wellbeing shouldn’t have to wait.
With the right tools and practice, you can bounce back to reclaim your mental health.
Intimate Partner Violence
Get help if you or someone you know is experiencing violence. If you or your spouse work in the waterfront industry, there is now paid Domestic Violence Leave.
ILWU Violence Against Women >
Public Resources:
Government of BC - Domestic Violence >
Domestic Violence Resources >
Ten Percent Happier Podcast Episode featuring this topic >
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RESOURCES
General Mental Health
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors > (you can search by city and area of specialty)
Ending Violence Association of BC > (information for you or someone you know who may be experiencing violence or abuse)
Depression
Anxiety
Sleep/Fatigue
Alcohol and Addiction
The Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 1 800 663 1441 / 604 660 9382
Whether for yourself or someone you care about, find information, options, support, and referrals to a full range of counselling and treatment services across BC. Confidential, multilingual, free, and available 24/7.
BIPOC AND LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Healing in Colour > (Directory of BIPOC therapists committed to supporting BIPOC in all intersections)
Dr. Joy Harden > (based in US but has podcasts and a blog directed at Black women and girls)
KUU-US Crisis Line Society > (operates a 24 hour provincial Aboriginal crisis line for Adults/Elders at 250 723 4050 and Children/Youth at 250 723 2040. Toll Free line: 1 800 588 8717)
Qmunity > (offers free health and wellness counselling provided by practicum students completing their Masters degrees, or low cost counselling provided by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers)
For Youth and Young Adults
Foundry > (age 12-24)
Youthspace > (under 30, welcoming all backgrounds, religions, races, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities)
Canadian Mental Health Resources
Trauma Resources
Not “Why the addiction?” but “Why the pain?”
Healing and Working Through Trauma
For a list of resources, click here.