Sea to Sky, North Shore, and Lower Mainland Mental Health Resources, Supports, and Services

• Crisis Centre BC (http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/) Offers immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgmental support via phone lines and text services, providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities.

  24-HOUR CRISIS LINES:

  • 9-8-8 (call or text)
    National Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • 310-6789
    BC Mental Health & Crisis Response / no area code needed

  • 1-800-SUICIDE / 1-800-784-2433
    BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line

  • 604-872-3311Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line

• PearlSpace (formerly the Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society) (https://pearlspace.ca/) Dedicated to preventing violence against women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth by providing inclusive, supportive services to individuals and communities within the Sea to Sky corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions.

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 1-877-890-5711

• HelpLine for Children (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children/keeping-kids-safe)

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234. You do not need an area code. You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name

• Child Protection Services in BC (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children)

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker.

    Phone 1-800-663-9122 at any time of the day or night.

• Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) Free and confidential counselling and referral service to support young people ages 5 to 20 years old.

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 1-800-668-6868
    *Text CONNECT to 686868

    *text FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, or MÉTIS to 686868 (Indigenous focused support)

• Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (https://www.salalsvsc.ca/)

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 604-255-6344 (or toll-free line at 1-877-392-7583)

• VictimLinkBC (https://victimlinkbc.ca/) VictimLinkBC is a confidential support program for victims of crime and trauma across B.C. and Yukon offered in 240 languages.

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: Call or text 1-800-563-0808

  • Email: 211-VICTIMLINKBC@UWBC.CA.

• Senior's Distress Line Operated through the Crisis Intervention and Prevention Centre of British Columbia. Provides a free and confidential 24 hours/7days a week telephone support service for seniors, their caregivers or anyone concerned about a senior. Those who may benefit from this service include seniors who are feeling alone, facing difficult life situations, wanting help working through a problem, or looking for information on community resources.

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 604-872-1234

• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation - Emergency Contacts including Public Safety and Community Safety Teams (CST) (https://www.squamish.net/stay-connected/emergency-contacts/)

• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation - Yúustway Health and Wellness Programs (https://www.squamish.net/divisions/people-services/health-wellness/workshops/)

  • Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation Main Office - 320 Seymour Blvd.
    North Vancouver, BC V7J 2J3, 604-980-4553

  • Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation Totem Hall - 1380 Stawamus Road
    Squamish, BC V8B 0B5 - 604-892-5166

• Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services (https://www.squamish.net/divisions/people-services/child-family-services/)

  The goal of Ayás Mén̓men is to enhance the lives of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation children, their families, and the community by providing a caring, supportive, and vital community service. Mental health support services walk alongside families in their journey, providing restorative, holistic, and culturally-grounded family services. Ayás Mén̓men assists families with advocacy, emotional support through crisis, and prevention so that Nation Members are able to support and empower one another.

  Ayás Mén̓men Reception
  Phone: 604-985-4111
  Email: ayasmenmen_reception@squamish.netAddress: Unit 2, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver, BC V7P 0A7
  Mailing Address: PO Box 51570, 911 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A0

• The KUU-US Crisis Line Society (24-hours) (https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca/)

  Provides culturally-aware crisis support to Indigenous people in B.C. 1-800-588-8717

• Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) (https://www.irsss.ca/) - The IRSSS is a provincial and non-profit organization that provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma.

  • LAMATHUT - 24/7 SUPPORT: 1-(800)-721-0066

  • NATIONAL CRISIS LINE: 1-(866)-925-4419

• Métis Nation British Columbia (https://www.mnbc.ca/)
  Provides crisis support as well as for relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, financial issues, bullying, and can connect you with your local Métis Chartered Community.

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 1-833-638-4722

• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7) (https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/) Free online service available for all indigenous peoples across Canada with experienced and culturally competent counsellors. 1-855-242-3310

• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line (24/7): 1-844-413-6649

• Women Against Violence Against Women Free, confidential counselling and support groups informed by traditional healing practices. 604-255-6344

• QMUNITY BC’s Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Centre (https://qmunity.ca/) Free counselling, support groups, and referral services. 604-684-5307

• Racist Incident Helpline If you’ve experienced or witnessed a non-emergency act of racism, please reach out to 1-833-457-5463

• Vancouver Coastal Health - Adult (19+) Mental Health & Substance Use Services (https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/mental-health-and-substance-use)

  Through Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) no-cost mental health and substance use services are offered throughout the Sea to Sky region. There are separate offices in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton that complete their own intakes based off city a person resides in. Psychiatry, counselling, and group therapy and/or education services are offered. Individuals can self-refer for short-term counselling or group support (such as mental health, trauma, or alcohol/substance use educational groups). A referral is required for psychiatry services from a general practice physician.

  Squamish Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services (https://www.vch.ca/en/location/squamish-mental-health-substance-use-services)

  Squamish Mental Health & Substance Use Services is a mental health clinic in Squamish BC that provides support to adult individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues.

  38075 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 220, Squamish, BC, V8B 0A2

  (778)-894-3200

  Whistler Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Services (https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/whistler-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-intake)

  Pemberton Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Services (https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/pemberton-mental-health-and-substance-services-intake)

• Tantalus Wellness Society (https://tantaluswellspring.ca/empowerment-and-choice/)

  Squamish-based registered charity that provides subsidized funding for five counselling sessions with the therapist of their choosing for youth, families, and adult individuals. The funding is through Empowerment and Choice grant. An intake can be completed and is not based off income or need.

• Sea to Sky Hospice Society (https://seatoskyhospicesociety.ca/programs-and-services/)

  Promoting and providing compassionate care for all Sea to Sky residents with life limiting illness and ongoing support for their loved ones. Squamish program examples include weekly bereavement walks, drop-in peer support in grief & loss conversation groups, or volunteer drivers for cancer programs.

• Squamish Helping Hands (https://www.squamishhelpinghands.ca/)

  Squamish Helping Hands Society is a charitable organization that provides food, shelter, and a community of supports to adults experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness.

• Child and Youth Mental Health (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health)

  The Ministry of Children and Family Development's (MCFD) Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. Clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

  CYMH Sea to Sky Intake Clinics:

  • CYMH Squamish: 1100 Hunter Place, Squamish, V8B 0B1, 604-892-1400

  • CYMH Whistler: Whistler Medical Clinic, 2nd Floor - 4380 Lorimer Road
    Whistler, V0N 1B4, 604-894-2091 .

  • CYMH Pemberton: 205-1366 Aster Street, Pemberton, V0N 2L0, 604-894-2091

• Foundry Sea to Sky (https://www.foundryseatosky.com/)

  Offers integrated multi-disciplinary wellness, mental health, and medical support at no cost for youth ages 12-24.

• Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) (https://www.sscs.ca/)

  Social services provider offering 40 valued programs at no cost for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors throughout the Sea to Sky corridor.

  Main Office, Squamish

  38024 Fourth Avenue, Box 949 Squamish V8B 0A7
  Office hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pmadmin@sscs.ca, 604-892-5796, Fax: 604 892 2267

  Examples of SSCS mental health/counselling related programs:

  • The Infant Development Program (birth to 3 years) (https://www.sscs.ca/infant-development-program/) - 1:1 support for caregiver(s) and babies aged 0-3, developmental screening/assessment of child’s development, weekly groups to meet other families and socialize, and referrals to community services and access to resources.

  • Children’s Counselling - The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) (https://www.sscs.ca/sexual-abuse-intervention-program/) - Provides therapeutic individual counselling and/or group therapy to children under 19 years of age who have experienced sexual abuse or are suspected to have been sexually abused or assaulted. Counselling is also provided to non-offending parents, guardians and family members. The program also provides community education on sexual abuse intervention and prevention.

    This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia.

  • Women’s counselling - The Stopping the Violence (STV) program (https://www.sscs.ca/womens-counselling/) - The Women’s Counselling Program provides Stopping the Violence support at Sea to Sky Community Services. It offers trauma-informed, non-clinical counseling to women who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, violence in a relationship, or childhood abuse or violence.

    In addition, Whistler, Pemberton, and the Southern Stl’atl’imx communities have a Stopping the Violence Outreach Worker. The worker provides support, advocacy, accompaniment, and local transportation to medical, legal, and social services, to women who have experienced violence or abuse. This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia.

  • Counselling Assistance Fund (CAF) (https://www.sscs.ca/counselling-assistance-fund)

    The Counselling Assistance Fund (CAF) subsidizes the cost of private counselling with a registered clinical counsellor for individuals (15+ years old), couples and families who live in Pemberton or Squamish, and who could not otherwise afford to access counselling services. You will be notified of the status of your application within 2-3 weeks.

  • Legal advocacy (https://www.sscs.ca/legal-advocacy/)

    The Legal Advocacy Program offers free advocacy support and assistance to financially restricted individuals and families in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.

  • Circle of Security Parenting Program (https://www.sscs.ca/circle-of-security/)

    For caregivers with children 0-2 years old. The Program offers the basis of understanding human behaviour so it can also be applied to older children and people in your life.

  • Family preservation (https://www.sscs.ca/family-preservation/)

  • Family support (https://www.sscs.ca/family-support-services/)

• Whistler Community Services Society (https://mywcss.org/) Non-profit agency supporting Whistler’s health and wellness offering resources and support services surrounding food security, mental and emotional health, and legal and financial support.

• Tantalus Wellness Society (https://tantaluswellspring.ca/empowerment-and-choice/)

  Squamish-based registered charity that provides subsidized funding for five counselling sessions with the therapist of their choosing for youth, families, and adult individuals. The funding is through Empowerment and Choice grant. An intake can be completed and is not based off income or need.

• Pearl Space (https://pearlspace.ca/)

  Feminist organization dedicated to the prevention of violence against women and support for women, children and youth impacted by violence or abuse. Provide a transition house and safe home for women and children who are leaving abusive relationships or at risk of experiencing violence and otherwise unsafe living conditions, support, resources, referrals and advocacy.

  Crisis line: 1-877-890-5711

  38021 3rd Ave., Squamish, B.C., V8B 0B4

• Squamish Pediatrics (https://www.squamishpediatrics.com/about-us)

  Squamish Pediatrics is located downtown Squamish at the Squamish Medical Clinic, Squamish Pediatrics sees children and youth from throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. Dr. Carlisle & Dr. Olivier see children and youth ages 0-18 for medical, mental health and developmental consults. They collaborate closely with community organizations - sea to sky community services, child youth mental health, schools and private services to provide team based care to complex patients. Dr. Carlisle also works at Lion's gate hospital as an associate for the general pediatric ward and neonatal ICU. Squamish pediatrics is welcoming another general pediatricain, Dr. Erin Coates as of March 1, 2023.

  37979 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0B1

  778-733-0150

• Squamish Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Services (https://www.vch.ca/en/location/squamish-mental-health-substance-use-services)

  Squamish Mental Health & Substance Use Services is a mental health clinic in Squamish BC that provides support to adult individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues. A referral from a general practice physician is required for psychiatry services. Individuals can self-refer for short-term counselling and mental health or alcohol/substance use groups.

  38075 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 220, Squamish, BC, V8B 0A2

  (778)-894-3200

• SMART Recovery (https://smartrecovery.org/) or (https://www.vch.ca/en/service/smart-recovery)
  

  The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours, including: drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, prescription drug abuse, sexual addiction, and problem addiction to other substances and activities. The 4-Point Program® offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points: 1). Building and maintaining motivation 2). Coping with urges 3). Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and 4). Living a balanced life.

• Squamish SMART Recovery meeting (https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/6053/) - for adult (19+) individuals living in Squamish.

• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation SMART Recovery meeting (https://smartrecoverybc.com/index.php/meetings/metro-vancouver-area/smart-recovery-squamish-meeting.html) - for adult (19+) members of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation or First Nations person.

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Find a Meeting (in Squamish and Sea to Sky) (https://www.aa.org/find-aa)

• BC Region of Narcotics Anonymous (BCRNA) - Find a Meeting (in Squamish and Sea to Sky) (https://bcrna.ca/index.php?category=home)

• Al-Anon - Find a Meeting (in Squamish and Sea to Sky) (https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/#)

• BC First Responders’ Mental Health (https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/)

  BC First Responders’ Mental Health offers resources that acknowledge the unique stressors of trauma exposure that fire fighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers navigate. The BCFRMH Committee recommends practices that promote positive mental health for first responders across the province.

• First Responder Health - Clinicians’ Directory (https://firstresponderhealth.org/directory-search#!directory/map/ord=rnd)

  Occupationally aware trained therapists and clinicians directory for first responders to explore for therapists trained in first responders cultural competency.

• BC Fire Fighter Resiliency Program (https://sites.google.com/view/bcfrrp/home)

  The BC First Responder Resiliency Program (FFRP) is a peer-based program that has demonstrated clinically and statistically significant outcomes on standardized measures of depression, trauma symptomology, social and occupational functioning and personal well-being that are durable at six months of post program completion.

• BC Fire Fighters Association Resources (https://www.bcpffa.net/mental-health-resources)

  Offers several website links and resources for support, such as ones surrounding affiliate resources, behavioural health, cancer prevention/awareness, presumptive coverage, mental health and addiction treatment, retirement, sleep, VANFIRE wellness, and WorkSafeBC claims.

• Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) (https://woundedwarriors.ca/)

  National Canadian mental health service provider dedicated to trauma exposed professionals, organizations, and families. WWC specializes in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries.

• Badge of Life Canada (https://badgeoflifecanada.org/)

  A registered Canadian charity with the mission to empower Canadian Public Safety Personnel and their families who are dealing with operational stress injuries, including post-traumatic stress
  and suicidal ideation, to achieve healthy living and post-traumatic growth.

• EMDR Therapy and First Responders - The EMDRIA Podcast (https://www.emdria.org/podcast/emdr-therapy-and-first-responders/)

• EMDR Therapy with First Responders, Go With That Magazine, December 2018 (https://www.emdria.org/magazine/emdr-therapy-with-first-responders/)

• VANFIRE WELLNESS (http://www.vanfirewellness.com/information2.html)

  Vancouver Fire Rescue Services offers information surrounding mental health responses and experiences connected to family, retiring, stress, grief and loss, and addiction.

• More Than Fighting Fires Video Series (https://www.bcpffa.net/more-than-fighting-fires)

  BC Professional Fire Fighters Association "More than Fighting Fires" Mental Health Care video series offers six short chapters in areas of 1) Access Mental Health Care for you and your loved ones, 2) BCPFFA Mental Health Task Force, 3) Occupational Awareness Training, 4) Accessing Occupationally Aware Clinicians, 5) Mental Health Landscape BC and 6) Supporting Your Wellness. A seventh video is shown to capture entire video series in one summary.

• Retirement Resources (https://www.bcpffa.net/retirement-resources)

  BC Professional Fire Fighters Association resources surrounding the major life transition of retirement.

• RCMP Mental Health, Well-being, and Support (https://rcmp.ca/en/employee-and-family-resources/mental-health-wellbeing-and-support)

  The RCMP page of resources, such as Peer to Peer programs, Support for Operational Stress Injuries (SOSI) Program, Spiritual Wellness Services (formerly known as the Chaplaincy Program), National Reintegration Program, Well-being Ambassador (WBA) Program, and Employee Assistance Services.

• Veterans Affairs Canada (https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en)

  Veterans Affairs Canada and Services, which administers some of the mental health programs on behalf of the RCMP. It includes disability pension awards under the Pension Act and health benefit programs for a service-related injury or illness.

• BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) - Signs and Symptoms of Critical Incident Stress (http://www.bcehs.ca/health-info/support-for-bcehs-family-members/critical-incident-stress/signs-and-symptoms-of-critical-incident-stress)

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - Critical Incident Stress Resources (https://icisf.org/resources/)

• WorkSafeBC - Reporting a Workplace Injury or Illness (https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/how-workers-report-workplace-injury-illness)

• WorkSafeBC - Mental Health Injury Claims (https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/mental-health-injury-claims)

• BC First Responders Mental Health - Supporting Mental Health in First Responders: A Guide for Families (https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/family-package.pdf)

• Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) - First Responder Resources (https://www.jibc.ca/student-services/mental-health-ptsd)

• Connection to care (https://connectiontocare.ca/) is a phone service providing free, anonymous and confidential support to local government workers in BC.

• 211 (https://bc.211.ca/)

  211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to helpful and vital resources in their community. The service provides information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with: 1) basic needs like food and shelter, 2) mental health and addictions support, 3) legal and financial assistance, and 4) support for seniors, and much more.

• Edgewood Health Network (EHN) Guardian’s Nanaimo Program (https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/locations/guardians-nanaimo/programs/)

  Two separate in-patient treatment programs exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders. Designed for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs Canada, RCMP, healthcare professionals and any other First Responders (firefighters, paramedics, police) as well as anyone covered under Presumptive Legislation for the treatment of PTSD and/or Operational Stress Injury (OSI). EHN Guardian’s Nanaimo program is endorsed by The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Canadian IAFF members are offered priority admission to existing Military, Veteran and First Responder programs.

  • Edgewood Health Network (EHN) Guardians Nanaimo Program - Trauma and Psychological Injury Program (https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/locations/guardians-nanaimo/programs/trauma-psychological-injury-program/)

  • Edgewood Health Network (EHN) Guardians Nanaimo Program - Concurrent Trauma and Addictions Program (https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/locations/guardians-nanaimo/programs/trauma-psychological-injury-program/)

• Homewood Ravensview Guardians Program for First Responders, Military, and Veterans (https://ravensview.com/who-we-help/first-responders/) - The Guardians Program is specifically designed for first responders, military personnel, and veterans who have experienced the unique challenge of protecting, serving and guarding their fellow citizens. Clinical experience has shown that these individuals can relate to one another’s experiences in a powerful way, and the treatment offered at Ravensview is built around this reality.

• Diversified Rehabilitation Group - Traumatic Stress Recovery Program (TSRP) (https://ptsdrecovery.ca/tsrp/traumatic-stress-recovery-program/) - Specialized First Responders, Veterans and Military Personnel trauma and PTSD recovery program. Includes an in-person treatment support at Iremia log (Kelowna, BC) followed by virtual/at-home post-treatment.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based approach for processing trauma. Below are resources to find EMDR therapists, as well as other the directory resources of general therapists.

• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) (https://www.emdria.org/)

• EMDRIA Find an EMDR Therapist Directory (https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/)

• EMDR Canada Find an EMDR Therapist Directory (https://emdrcanada.ca/emdr-therapist-database-canada/)

• First Responder Health (FRH) Healthcare Provider Directory (https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/directory)

• BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) Find a Counsellor - Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) (https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/)

• Psychology Today Find a Therapist Directory (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists)

• BC Bereavement Helpline (https://www.bcbh.ca/) (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm):
  Phone 604-738-9950 (or toll-free: 1-877-779-2223)contact@bcbh.ca

• Living Through Loss Society, Grief and Loss Support Groups (https://livingthroughloss.ca/support-groups/)

• Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity Society (CRCCS) (http://www.crccs.ca/counselling-services/)

  Offers 100% funded counselling sessions for both children and their immediate family members after children have experienced the loss of an immediate family member. The funding for counselling can be approved for any Registered Clinical Counsellor a family chooses to see, or for the counsellors at the CRCCS counselling center in Port Coquitlam.

• Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society (https://lumarasociety.org/home/)

  Canadian charitable organization that offers support for individuals and families navigating grief and loss. In-person support groups in Vancouver, online support groups, retreats such as Camp Kerry (designed to help families heal together after the death of a loved one), and counselling or resource options available.

• Centre for Loss & Life Transition by Dr. Alan Wolfelt (https://www.centerforloss.com/) Organization dedicated to support people who are grieving and those that care for them led by death educator and grief counsellor Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

• Sea to Sky Hospice Society (https://seatoskyhospicesociety.ca/programs-and-services/)

• Edgewood Health Services (EHN) (https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/locations/edgewood/)

  EHN Canada offers in-patient, virtual, and out-patient addiction services throughout Canada. The in-patient treatment centre on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo uses evidence-based mental health treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). They anlso incorporate wellness approaches, including fitness, yoga, and mindfulness, all designed to augment the many recovery methods they use, including SMART, Dharma, and 12-step-based recovery programs. 

• Cedars Recovery at Cobble Hill (https://www.cedarsrecovery.com/) A full service treatment centre located on Vancouver Island that offers a comprehensive continuum of addiction recovery programs providing the foundation for sustainable recovery for persons of all genders.

• Orchard Recovery Centre (https://orchardrecovery.com/) A private drug and alcohol centre on Bowen Island offering comprehensive recovery treatment based off evidence-based care. Is 12-step recovery based balancing clinical interventions and holistic modalities with flexible lengths of stays and processes.

• Homewood Ravensview (https://ravensview.com/) A comprehensive in-patient mental health and addiction treatment centre on Vancouver Island, BC. Offers specialized treatment programs addressing the unique needs of adults, young adults, first responders, military, and veterans for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring conditions led by an interdisciplinary medically-led team. Programs incorporate a range of cognitive, dialectical, expressive, recreational, and pharmaceutical therapies.

• Sunshine Coast Health Centre (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/)

  A non-12-step, holistic, and meaning-centred approach to recovery for men focusing on substances, alcohol, and trauma. Located in Powell River on the Sunshine Coat. Provides 24-hour medical care, psychiatry, psychology, nutrition and fitness support, specialized body work, and counselling services..

• The Last Door (https://lastdoor.org/) Specialized abstinence-based recovery programs for youth, emerging adults, adult men, and their families. Focus on substances (including cocaine and opioids), alcohol, gambling, internet, and nicotine addiction. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness.

• West Coast Resiliency Centre (https://www.westcoastresiliency.com/) Specializes in providing therapy for individuals suffering from trauma- and stress-related mental health conditions, such as occupational stress injuries, acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and adjustment disorder. Clients work directly with a team of psychologists and occupational therapists to receive comprehensive treatment through individualized outpatient programs.

• Diversified Rehabilitation Group (https://ptsdrecovery.ca/)

  • Traumatic Stress Recovery Program (TSRP) (https://ptsdrecovery.ca/tsrp/traumatic-stress-recovery-program/) - Trauma and PTSD recovery support with phase one being in-person at Iremia log (Kelowna, BC) and phase two post-treatment being virtual. Offers programs for First Responders, Veterans and Military Personnel and a separate program for the General Public.

  • Anxiety and Depression Recovery Program (A&DRP) (https://ptsdrecovery.ca/anxiety-and-depression-recovery-program/) - An 8-week anxiety and depression recovery program tailored to individual needs with 3-phases of virtual, in-person at Iremia log (Kelowna, BC), and virtual treatment.

• Family Services of the North Shore (https://www.familyservices.bc.ca/) - child, youth, family, women, and sexual abuse intervention prevention counselling programs.

• North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS) (https://www.nscss.net/) - Resources and support services to empower women and children leaving domestic abuse and violence. NSCSS has the North Shore Crisis Services Community crisis line, which is also the 24-hour phone number for SAGE transition house if you need a safe place to stay for yourself or your children. 604-987-3374

• Hollyburn Community Services Society (https://www.hollyburn-society.ca/) - youth services, senior services, family support, and victim services surrounding mental health, counselling, referral/resources, and crisis support.

• North Shore Youth Safe House (24-hours) (https://www.hollyburn-society.ca/youth-homelessness-life-success-wired-4-success-employment-north-shore/safe-house/)

  1-877-789-6884

• Foundry North Shore (https://foundrybc.ca/northshore) - Free and confidential mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support, counselling, social services, and referrals for young people age 12-24.

  604-984-5060foundrynorthshore@vch.ca

• Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) (https://unya.bc.ca/) - Support for Indigenous youth (Aboriginal, Metis, Inuit, First Nations, Status, Non-Status) through counselling, elder support, nurse practitioner, group programming, community volunteer services.
  604-254-7732 info@unya.bc.ca

• Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre (http://www.vch.ca/Locations-Services/result?res_id=1311) Located in the Hope Centre at Lions Gate Hospital, the centre supports youth 13 – 18 years of age experiencing combined mental health and problematic substance use concerns. Referrals are required and made by a mental health team, such as from Child and Youth Mental Health.

  (604)-984-5004

• Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health)

  Part of the Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. There are clinics throughout B.C.; the clinics include mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
  CYMH North Shore
  301-224 West Esplanade
  North Vancouver, VYM1A4
  604-904-4300

• Battered Women Support Services (BWSS):
  1-855-687-1868 (crisis and intake)

• Hope Centre (Adult Mental Health Services) at Lions Gate Hospital (19+ years): 604-984-5000

• Hollyburn Specialized Victim Support direct referral line: 778-855-4566

• Qmunity, BC's Queer Resource Centre: 604-684-5307 (ext. 112)

• RCMP Victim Services: 604-969-7540

• Trans Care BC: 1-866-999-1514

• For a referral to Family Services North Shore counselling services (https://www.familyservices.bc.ca/find-support/counselling-support/)

  Counselling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families (includes the Stopping the Violence and Sexual Abuse Intervention and Prevention violence and trauma programs, child and youth program, and individual/couples/families program for adults). 604-988-5281, ext. 221

• For seniors and caregivers at Family Services of the North Shore:
  Free seniors and caregiver support, caregiver resources, and grief support groups.

• Thrive Family Programs

  (https://www.familyservices.bc.ca/find-support/thrive-family-programs/)

  604-986-9311

• B.C. Men's Resource Centre (https://www.menbc.ca)

  604-878-9033

• B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (https://bc-malesurvivors.com)

  604-682-6482

• Quest Food Exchange (http://www.questoutreach.org/)
  Not-for-profit low-cost grocery markets for people who meet low-income criteria: Call or text 2-1-1 and ask an agent to provide you with information on the nearest social service agency (e.g. local charity, a non-profit organization, school, church, healthcare practitioner, or a registered clinical counsellor) who can refer you for a Quest client card to be able to access low-cost groceries.

• North Shore Crisis Services Society (https://nscss.net/) - Outreach Services Program (O.S.P.) provides support, advocacy, and referrals to adult women and their children who have experienced interpersonal violence.
  604-987-0366

• Legal Aid BC (https://lss.bc.ca/) - Provides a range of free legal aid services (information, advice, and representation) for people who are experiencing low incomes.

  • Toll-free phone: 1-855-220-2800

  • Greater Vancouver phone: 604-408-2172

• Wirth Hats (https://nscss.net/) - supports financial assistance for counselling services to make mental health services more accessible.

• Bounce Back (https://bouncebackbc.ca/)
  Free evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy program offered online or on the phone with a coach and is for youth and adults (ages 15+). Supports those experiencing mild to moderate depression, low mood or stress, or anxiety.

• Anxiety Canada (https://www.anxietycanada.com/)

  Educational resource providing information on anxiety. 

• Kelty Mental Health Canada (https://keltymentalhealth.ca/)

  Online resource for families to support them navigate the mental health system with mental health supports, resources, information, and tools.

• Dealing with Teen Depression (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/dealing_with_teen_depression_writable.pdf)

  Educational booklet intended for teens experiencing depressed mood or concerned adults who would like to help a teen.

• Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault Advocacy Centre (https://helpingsurvivors.org/long-term-effects-child-sexual-abuse-molestation/)

  Advocacy and trauma-informed information surrounding the impact and effects of child sexual abuse and molestation.

• ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/)

  A magazine, community & web site dedicated to ADHD. Offers strategies and support for individuals and families living with ADHD and related conditions or mental health responses.

• First Responder Wellness - Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSIs) (https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/ptsi/)

  First Responder Wellness views occupational trauma exposure as Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSIs) where recovery and healing from injuries occur. Offers education to help normalize responses to support healing and growth processes. Discusses how PTSD is reframed and understood as PTSIs.

• Veterans Affairs - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/understanding-mental-health/about-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd)

  Offers education and information surrounding PTSD offered in the PTSD Coach Canada application.

Trauma

• PTSD Coach Canada (https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/resources/stay-connected/mobile-applications/ptsd-coach-canada) PTSD Coach Canada was developed by Veterans Affairs Canada in partnership with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Mental Health Association. PTSD Coach Canada has been adapted from PTSD Coach with permission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense. Offers education surrounding what trauma is and tools to help manage trauma respones.

• PTSD Family Coach (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/familycoach_app.asp#)

• iChill Trauma and Resiliency - Trauma Resource Institute (https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ichill) Free resiliency-focused app surrounding trauma and nervous system responses. Teaches six wellness skills from the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)® and Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® to help manage sensations associated with trauma and stress, enhancing well-being.

Anxiety

• Mindshift CBT (https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/)

  Free app for Canadians to download and use; uses cognitive-behavioural therapy (C.B.T.) strategies to help people with mild to moderate anxiety manage their symptoms, develop more effective ways of thinking, and learn to relax and be mindful.

Meditation

• InsightTimer (https://insighttimer.com/) Free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress challenges, which uses guided meditations and has EMDR visualizations.

• Breath Ball (https://breathball.com/) Free app that offers visual support to employ medical breathing exercises to relieve stress and anxiety, find calm, and aid sleep.

First Responders

• OSI Connect (https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/resources/stay-connected/mobile-applications/osi-connect) OSI Connect is a free mental health learning and self-management mobile app developed to help OSI patients and their families understand the nature of operational stress injuries (OSIs) and to provide help through the OSI Clinic Network across Canada. The resources on OSI Connect address challenges including post-traumatic stress and triggers, depression, anger, sleep problems, substance abuse, stress management and more.

• Veterans Affairs Mobile Applications List (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp) - Multiple applications listed for support surrounding trauma and mental health responses.

ADHD

• Inflow (https://www.getinflow.io/) Science-based app created by clinicians and psychologists surrounding neurodiversity and ADHD. Offers coaching, knowledge, and practical strategies surrounding managing or navigating the strengths and challenges that can be experienced with ADHD.

Trauma

• The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk (https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score)

• No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dr. Richard Schwartz (https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts)

• The PTSD Solution: The Truth About Your Symptoms and How to Heal by Dr. Alan Wolfelt (https://www.centerforloss.com/bookstore/the-ptsd-solution-the-truth-about-your-symptoms-and-how-to-heal/)

• The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Mate (https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/)

Post-Traumatic Growth

• The Post-Traumatic Growth Workbook: Coming Through Trauma Wiser and More Resilient (https://bouldercrest.org/resources/the-posttraumatic-growth-workbook-coming-through-trauma-wiser-and-more-resilient/)

• The Post-Traumatic Growth Resource Centre by Richard Tedeschi at the Boulder Crest Foundation (https://bouldercrest.org/ptg-resource-center/)

• Growth After Trauma Article by Richard Tedeschi in the Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/2020/07/growth-after-trauma)

• Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) in the Frame of Traumatic Experiences Research Study (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9807114/)

Grief and Loss

• The Centre for Loss & Life Transition Bookstore by Dr. Alan Wolfelt (https://www.centerforloss.com/bookstore/)

• When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing by Dr. Alan Wolfelt (https://www.centerforloss.com/bookstore/when-your-pet-dies/)

EMDR

• Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation by Dr. Laurel Parnell (https://parnellemdr.com/resource/tapping-in/)

• Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy by Dr. Francine Shapiro (https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/)

First Responders

• Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin (https://a.co/d/csqkdcA)

• I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know by Dr. Ellen Kirshman (https://a.co/d/8WFl6uY)

• I Love a Firefigher: What the Family Needs to Know by Dr. Ellen Kirshman (https://a.co/d/bqtGLOm)

ADHD

• Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins of Healing at Attention Deficit Disorder by Dr. Gabor Mate (https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/)

EMDR

• Let’s Talk EMDR by EMDRIA (https://www.emdria.org/library-copy/publications-resources/lets-talk-emdr-podcast/)

Relationships

• Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel (https://www.estherperel.com/podcast)

• Featured Podcasts with the Gottmans: Conversations to Strengthen Your Relationships (https://www.gottman.com/podcast/)

• Growing Through Connection: An EFT Podcast by Dr. Sue Johnson (https://drsuejohnson.com/press-and-podcasts/)

• Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead by Brene Brown (https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/)

First Responders

• The Firefighter Deconstructed by Christy Warren (https://www.christyewarren.com/podcast)

• The Staff Assistant (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-staff-assistant-podcast/id1571634581)

• Code For Couples (https://code4couples.com/podcast/)