Virtual services are available for British Columbians who are experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.
Last updated: August 31, 2021
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310Mental Health Support
Call 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health
1-800-SUICIDE
Call 1-800-784-2433 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide
KUU-US Crisis Response Service
Call 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Call 1-800-663-1441 to find resources and support
Access a variety of mental health services, including low or no-cost community counselling programs. There may be waitlists to access counselling services, if you need to speak to someone now, call a crisis line for short-term support.
Wellness Together Canada
Access free counselling and support as well as self-guided courses, apps and other resources.
BC COVID-19 Mental Health Network
Access free, phone-based, short-term support with a counsellor.
Email bccovidtherapists@gmail.com to receive an appointment time.
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Lower Mainland
Northern B.C.
Interior B.C. and Fraser Valley
Provides free access to online, video and phone-based coaching and skills-building. The BounceBack™ program is for seniors, adults and youth who are experiencing low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry.
Concerned about gambling? Free, confidential gambling support and information is available via phone, text or video conferencing. This program is available to everyone impacted by gambling harms. To talk to someone, submit an online request.
Call the Gambling Support Line at 1-888-795-6111 for confidential and available in multiple languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
An online resource that supports men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success.
Free access to Living Life to the Full courses for coping with stress, problem solving and boosting mood. These 8-week courses are led by trained facilitators, provide peer support and teach practical skills.
Education, support and counselling services for children, youth, adults and families who are grieving the death of a loved one or coping with a life-threatening illness. Services offered by Lumara include: grief counselling, grief support groups, grief education, family grief camps, music therapy, art therapy, Indigenous Wellness, and more.
Help manage anxiety using scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The MindShift™ CBT app helps you learn to be mindful, develop effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Wellbeing.gov.bc.ca is your pathway for mental health and substance use supports across B.C. Our goal is your wellbeing.
If you are experiencing tough times or challenges with your mental health, access online chat support or call 1-866-802-7337 (PEER) for peer support Monday to Friday, 5pm to 9pm, or Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Peer volunteers have healthcare experience within the continuing care sector. They are trained to provide virtual support and can refer you to additional resources.
Trusted information, free workshops to support employees and quick daily coping tips are available through the Care for Caregivers hub for healthcare workers. This site provides a range of easy to use resources to support mental health and well-being.
Mental health support for healthcare workers in long-term care facilities and those working on the frontlines of the Overdose Public Health Emergency. Call 1-888-686-3022 or email the Mobile Response Team to access this service.
Free workshops, webinars and information to help employers and employees in industries hard-hit by the pandemic manage stress and build resiliency. The Workplace mental health hub provides a range of tools for workers in the tourism, hospitality and community social services and other sectors to improve their overall mental health as well as navigation support to connect to other mental health services, including counselling and peer support.
Access province-wide virtual services with counselling, peer support, family support, groups and workshops for young people 12 to 24 and their caregivers. All services are free and confidential, and may be accessed through the Foundry BC app, chat, phone (1 833 308-6379) or video calls.
Get 24/7, immediate counselling, support, information and referrals. Youth can call 1 800 668-6868 or text TALK to 686868. Texting support for adults available by texting TALK to 741741.
Free mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support for BC parents, caregivers, and families of children and youth. Call 1-800-665-1822
Free online programs for young people aged 13 to 30. The YMCA of British Columbia’s Y Mind program helps young people cope with stress, worry and anxiety.
Intake services and mental health counselling for children and youth and their families across B.C. from the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Virtual care is available by phone and online. Call your closest Child and Youth Mental Health clinic.
Programs to help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges. FamilySmart provides peer support, information and navigation of mental health services.
Grief, loss and bereavement education and support programs for youth in the CRD. Virtual supports may be available for youth outside of CRD.
Confidential, free counselling and referral services by app, phone or online chat for all registered post-secondary students. Here2Talk is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Speak to a counsellor on the phone at 1-877-857-3397 or use 1-604-642-5212 if you are a student calling from outside of Canada (international calling charges may apply).
Free online resource for students, parents and educators to support social and emotional well-being in this new world of remote learning.
Gender and sexuality alliance meetings that take place online and over the phone. Find resources on SOGI 123, by educators for educators, to support students looking for a safe place to share.
EASE at home offers helpful tips for parents, like how to teach children calming breathing techniques or use structured games like scavenger hunts to build routine in a way that’s fun.
Register for a province-wide information and referral service that matches volunteers to seniors whose support network has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Volunteers help seniors in their community with basic needs, including grocery shopping and pharmacy drop-offs and check-ins.
Immediate 24 hours, 7 days a week, crisis support or victims of family or sexual violence by calling 1-800-563-0808 or email VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca to get help. This service also provides information and referrals for all victims of crime.
Phone and online counselling, support programs, and treatment and healing centres are available virtually for Indigenous people across B.C.
Virtual appointments and access to primary and mental health care closer to home. This program is for First Nations people and their family members who have limited or no access to doctors.
Provides Indigenous people in B.C. with access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry. This service is also available to the family members of Indigenous people, even if they are non-status.
Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia
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Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Government of Canada portal offering free online resources
Use the mental health check-in tool to reflect on your mental, physical and social well-being and identify useful and free resources in B.C. based on your answers.
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