Resources for Mental Health

Welcome to our Resources page where we provide valuable information and tools to support your mental health regardless if you access our counselling services. Explore these resources to gain insights, establish safety, learn coping mechanisms, find community and support in your healing process.

If you notice a resource not listed on this page that you need, call 211. They are a free and confidential, 24/7 service throughout North America that connects folks to non-emergency community programs and social services in your areas, such as:

  • basic needs like food and shelter
  • mental health and addictions support
  • legal and financial assistance
  • support for seniors, newcomers

Check out the website here: https://bc.211.ca/ 

Suicide Hotline & Resources

  1. Talk Suicide: 1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645 between from 4 pm to midnight EST (for the texting option)
  2. 310-Mental health support: 310-6789 (no area code needed)
  3. 1-800-Sucide: 604-872-3311
  4. Kids Help Phone: 24/7 counselling help from trained professionals on the phone for youth up to age 20. Live chat on the computer is available on weekend evenings. Call 1-800-668-6868 or Live Chat: www.kidshelpphone.ca

*Note all resources listed are 24/7 and LGBTQ+ inclusive. 

Gender-Based & Domestic Violence

  1.  https://www.saraforwomen.ca/  
  2.  https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/women-fleeing-violence/womens-transition-housing-supports 
  3.  https://efry.com/we-can-help/programs-services/
  4. VictimLink BC
  5. Youth Against Violence Line
  6. SAIL - Seniors Abuse and Information Line
  7. Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory
  8. Ending Violence Association of BC Program Directory
  9. BC Society of Transition Houses Program Directory
  10. Police Victim Services of British Columbia Program Directory
  11. Indigenous Organizations & Services Directory
  12. BC Housing for Women Fleeing Violence
  13. Crime Victim Assistance Program
  14. Victim Safety Unit

LGBTQ+ Youth Resources

  1. Prideline BC One-to-one support, and information about services and resources around BC, for LGBT (and questioning) youth and adults. This line is staffed every night from 7:00 to 10:00 pm; at other times, there is a message service available. 1-800-566-1170 toll-free in BC or 604-684-6869 in the Lower Mainland
  2. Qmunity runs a drop-in program called Gab Youth Services and also offers 1-on-1 support, leadership training, and special events for youth (19 and under, and 25 and under) peer-based workshops on issues affecting LGTBQ youth, and special Asian Gab meetings (25 and under). Check out the link here: https://qmunity.ca/ 
  3. LGBTQ+ Resource Guide: https://www.fvys.ca/wp-content/uploads/LGBTQ-Resource-Guide-Rev-Sept-2016.pdf 
  4. Resources across the lower mainland: https://www.surreylibraries.ca/2slgbtqia-resources 

Human and Sex Trafficking 

  1. Canada's national human trafficking hotline is operating 24 hours, 7 days a week.: 1-833-900-1010. Check out the link here: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/ 

  2. Support for victims and survivors: Check out the link here: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/hmn-trffckng/spprt-vctms-srvvrs-en.aspx 

Addiction 

  1. Avalon Recovery Society for Women: A sanctuary for women in recovery, focusing on empowering and supporting women through their journey to overcome. Check out the link here: https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org/community-services/

  2. Recovery Cafe at The Kettle: A community space offering recovery support services, with an emphasis on building a supportive community for individuals facing mental health challenges and addiction. https://www.thekettle.ca/recoverycafe 

  3. Phoenix Society - Drug and Treatment Centre: Provides integrated treatment services for people struggling with addiction, aiming to help individuals achieve personal transformation and full potential. https://phoenixsociety.com/

  4. Last Door Alcohol & Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Program (New Westminster): Offers comprehensive treatment and long-term rehabilitation for individuals and families affected by addiction, emphasizing community and connection. https://lastdoor.org/ 

Contact Us for Support

If you or someone you know is in need of counselling or therapy services, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help.