If you or anyone you know is facing an immediate emergency please call 911.
Perinatal Mental Health Resources:
Coping with Depression in Pregnancy and Following the Birth (A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women): https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/workbook/coping-with-depression-in-pregnancy-and-following-birth
Pacific Post Partum Support Society (Provides mental health and emotional support to new parents and families virtually or in person.): https://postpartum.org/
The Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab (Provides information on the health and well-being of new and expectant mothers and their babies.) https://parlab.med.ubc.ca/
Postpartum Support International ( dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress.): https://postpartum.net/
Crisis Lines and Helplines:
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or visit their website: crisiscentre.bc.ca
Crisis Centre Chat: Online chat support is available from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC. Visit their website: crisiscentre.bc.ca/chat
310Mental Health Support: Dial 310-6789 (no area code required) for emotional support, information, and resources 24/7 across BC.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline follows a network model. When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service. Visit their website: 988.ca
Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1‑888‑494‑3888: 24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line is a service contracted by Provincial Health Services Authority.https://www.vicrisis.ca/
General Mental Health Organizations and Services:
Here to Help: Provides information on mental health and substance use issues. Visit their website: heretohelp.bc.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division: Provides resources and support for mental health. Visit their website: cmha.bc.ca
Counselling BC: Offers online information and resource in British Columbia regarding counselling, psychological services, art therapy and psychotherapy, as practiced by professionals with the following designations. Visit their website: counsellingbc.com
VIVED (Vancouver Island Voices for Eating Disorders) : https://vancouverislandvoicesforeatingdisorders.com/
Kelty Eating Disorders through BC Children's Hospital : https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/
Citizens’ Counselling Centre of Greater Victoria: Offers affordable, accessible counselling to adult residents of Greater Victoria. https://citizenscounselling.com/
Government Resources:
British Columbia Mental Health and Substance Use Services: Provides information and resources on mental health programs and services in BC. Visit their website: www2.gov.bc.ca
Mental Health & Substance Use Service Link (Island Health) : 1-888-885-8824 www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services
Foundry BC: Offers a variety of mental health and wellness services for young people aged 12-24. Visit their website: foundrybc.ca
Perinatal Mental Health Resources:
Coping with Depression in Pregnancy and Following the Birth (A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women): https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/workbook/coping-with-depression-in-pregnancy-and-following-birth
Pacific Post Partum Support Society (Provides mental health and emotional support to new parents and families virtually or in person.): https://postpartum.org/
The Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab (Provides information on the health and well-being of new and expectant mothers and their babies.) https://parlab.med.ubc.ca/
Postpartum Support International ( dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress.): https://postpartum.net/
Crisis Lines and Helplines:
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or visit their website: crisiscentre.bc.ca
Crisis Centre Chat: Online chat support is available from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC. Visit their website: crisiscentre.bc.ca/chat
310Mental Health Support: Dial 310-6789 (no area code required) for emotional support, information, and resources 24/7 across BC.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline follows a network model. When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service. Visit their website: 988.ca
Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1‑888‑494‑3888: 24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line is a service contracted by Provincial Health Services Authority.https://www.vicrisis.ca/
General Mental Health Organizations and Services:
Here to Help: Provides information on mental health and substance use issues. Visit their website: heretohelp.bc.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division: Provides resources and support for mental health. Visit their website: cmha.bc.ca
Counselling BC: Offers online information and resource in British Columbia regarding counselling, psychological services, art therapy and psychotherapy, as practiced by professionals with the following designations. Visit their website: counsellingbc.com
VIVED (Vancouver Island Voices for Eating Disorders) : https://vancouverislandvoicesforeatingdisorders.com/
Kelty Eating Disorders through BC Children's Hospital : https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/
Citizens’ Counselling Centre of Greater Victoria: Offers affordable, accessible counselling to adult residents of Greater Victoria. https://citizenscounselling.com/
Government Resources:
British Columbia Mental Health and Substance Use Services: Provides information and resources on mental health programs and services in BC. Visit their website: www2.gov.bc.ca
Mental Health & Substance Use Service Link (Island Health) : 1-888-885-8824 www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services
Foundry BC: Offers a variety of mental health and wellness services for young people aged 12-24. Visit their website: foundrybc.ca
