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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Please note that this is far from a complete list of available assistance to you.


BLUE WAVE will continually update the HelpLines section as more links are made known. Please feel free to advise us, via the email contact form under the "Contacts" tab, with the link and advice of any particular group not listed below that has proved effective in successfully assisting young people in improving their mental health.

24-HOUR CRISIS SUPPORT

BC Wide Suicide Prevention Line (1-800-SUICIDE) 1-800-784-2433

http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
info@crisiscentre.bc.ca
 

24-hour support and crisis counselling. Interpretation service available for non-English speakers.

KIDS HELP PHONE

Toll-free across Canada, fastest way to get HELP, call : 1-800-668-6868
Telephone counselling is –
  • Anonymous (they don’t have call display)
  • Confidential – available from anywhere in Canada
  • Immediate (open 24/7)
  • Staffed by professional counsellors

This service was developed for you! Some kids worry that their problem isn't serious enough or they aren't sure what to say when they call. Our professional counsellors understand how difficult it can be to talk about something that is bothering you. We understand the things that are bugging you. And we are available day or night.

Still not sure? We know it helps to understand what you’re getting into before you pick up the phone. Check out the web site at http://www.kidshelpphone.ca

CRISIS CENTRE IN GREATER VANCOUVER

Phone: 604-872-3311

24-hour Support & Referral

CHILDREN'S HELP LINE
 
Toll-free in BC (no phone area code needed): 310-1234
24-hour emergency services and support for youth and children

PARENT'S HELP LINE

Phone: 1-888-603-9100

FRASER HEALTH CRISIS LINE

Phone: (604) 951-8855

BC ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL COUNSELLORS 

 

Phone: 250-595-4448

Toll free: 1-800-909-6303


http://www.bc-counsellors.org/

COUNSELLING BC

Phone: 604-729-6059

www.counsellingbc.com

Email: info@counsellingbc.com
  • Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
  • Registered Psychologists (RPsych)
  • Registered Social Workers (RSW) - approved for independent practice
  • Members of British Columbia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (BCAMFT)
  • Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC)
  • Registered Art Therapists (BCATR)

About Counselling BC 

Since November of 1999, CounsellingBC.com, a 100% Canadian website based in Vancouver, has been committed to providing individuals and families in BC with the counselling assistance they need via up-to-date information, about resources that promote healing and recovery.  With its Counselling Professional Directory of more than 300 psychologists, counsellors and other professional therapists.

BRITISH COLUMBIA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (BCPA)

Referral Service Phone line: 604-730-0522
BC wide: 1-800-730-0522

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

24-hour Crisis Line, Toll free: 1-800-667-8407

http://www.cmha.ca/bins/loc_page2.asp?cid=58-85&cmp_id=657&lang=1
Website lists each Province with multiple locations addresses and contact phone numbers

Options Community Services (SPEAC is now a part of program)

24 hr. crisis line: 604-951-8855

Phone: 604-584-5811

Provides a wide variety of programs and projects  consisting of:

  • Child care services
  • Family & Child Service
  • Health Services
  • Housing Services
  • Immigrant Settlement and Intergration Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Shelter Services
  • Woman's Services
  • Youth Services

http://www.options.bc.ca/about.php

S.A.F.E.R. COUNSELLING SERVICES - Vancouver Coastal Health, Mental Health Services

Phone: 604-675 3985

1669 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC   V5N 1V9

Provides support and counselling for individuals who exhibit suicidal behaviour, and for people whose lives have been affected by suicide.

For adolescents (13+ years) who are:

  • Feeling suicidal
  • Concerned about someone who is suicidal
  • Bereaved by a suicide death

 

CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Phone: 604-466-7300

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
 
 
Provides voluntary services for children and youth 0 - 18 years who experience serious mental illness or who are experiencing significant difficulties in emotional, social or behavioural functioning related to mental health conditions.  Some common concerns: depression, anxiety, severe behavioural disturbance, psychosis, eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, mental illness + substance use. 

 

YOUTH IN BC - Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC

24-hour Distress Hotline for Youth Toll-free: 1-866-661-3311

http://www.youthinbc.com

Provides an online chat with volunteers where you can chat about anything on your mind.

 

YOUR LIFE COUNTS! (YLC)

http://yourlifecounts.org

http://youth.yourlifecounts.org/#

Online response centre.  Interactive website where you can hear from others, be heard or talk to someone via e-mail or online chat.
 

 
BURNABY MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
Phone: 604-453-1900
For Burnaby residents seeking counselling for persons in suicidal crisis or support for persons concerned about someone at risk of suicide.
CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES

Chimo Crisis Services offers a number of programs designed to address the needs of youth, teenagers and young adults.
 

Youth Counselling

Short term counselling with qualified cousellors for youth 13 to 19 years old who are experiencing crisis in daily living. Crisis could include:

  • Feeling stressed, depressed and/or anxious
  • Having problems with family members and friends
  • Facing situations of bereavement or loss
  • Being at risk for suicide

Talks for groups of youth can be arranged. Parent and professional consultation are also available. Service is available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

For more information, please contact:
Phone: 604-279-7077

Crisis Line  604-279-7070

Free, confidential and non-judgmental emotional support provided 9:00 am to midnight, seven days a week, by professionally trained volunteers. Telephone crisis intervention and referral information are available. The Crisis Line also provides triage and direct links for callers to Richmond Mental Health Emergency Services, when needed.

Additional information on resources and programs that compliment Youth Programs include:

Community Education
Parent Education 

FAYSS - Family & Youth Services Society, Supported by Ministry for Children & Family Development

Phone: 604-534-2171
 
Provides community based services to maintain, support and enhance healthy family functioning.  Provides counselling and support to youth and famalies at no cost. 
A few of the programs:
  • Parent Teen Mediation
  • Parental Support
  • Functional Family Therapy
GROUP THERAPY SERVICES - Langley, BC 
 
Phone: 604-514-7940
 
The Group Therapy Services program is accessed through the Langley Mental Health Centre. Individuals may self-refer and speak to an intake worker by telephone. Only Langley residents or those with a Langley GP or Psychiatrist qualify. If identified as suitable, a referral will be sent to the program.  The program is designed for those who are 19 years and older. Groups are held once per week for morning, afternoon or evening sessions for approximately 8-10 weeks. Those who attend have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, bipolar, etc.

 

This is a program that does not involve individual sessions or crisis management. Group Therapy Services is housed at Langley Memorial Hospital in the Marion Ward Pavilion, 22051 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
 

KELTY RESOURCE CENTRE, BC Children's Hospital Site, Vancouver

 
Phone: 604-875-2084   Toll-free:  1-800-665-1822

The Kelty Resource Centre is an established provincial mental health and substance use centre for BC children, youth, parents and families with mental health and substance use issues. They provide timely, relevant, evidence based and client friendly information on mental health and addiction topics and on programs and services in BC. This service is used by many concerned parents as well as struggling youth. Accessing services is simple - by calling, dropping in or mail.

http://www.bcmhas.ca/keltyresourcecentre

MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION NUMBER FOR B.C.  Telephone1-800-661-2121 (24-hr line)

Vancouver: 604-669-7600


Provides taped information on provincial mental health programs as well as symptoms, causes, treatment, support groups and publications relating to a number of mental illnesses. This is a 24 hour line. 

 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Chinese Help Lines

Catonese: 604-270-8233

Mandarin: 604-270-8222

TEEN CRISIS LINE  - Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, New Westminster, Belcarra, Anmore

24-Hours: 604-462-7900

VANCOUVER CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH REFERRAL LINE

Phone: 604-709-4111

Counselling services for youth in suicidal crisis.  Provides support and education for families, and deliveries community education programs.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (CASP)

 
http://www.casp-acps.ca/crisiscentres.asp#BC
Website lists the crisis contact information for each province
 
CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION - A Program of Canadian Mental Health Association

http://www.suicideinfo.ca/csp/go.aspx?tabid=78
Website lists the crisis contact information for BC

DEPRESSION UNDERSTOOD.ORG
 

This will allow you to pick your province, town and contact phone #s from a drop-down list

F.O.R.C.E.
 
http://bckidsmentalhealth.org
Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality
Provides families with an opportunity to speak with other families who understand and may be able to offer support or advice on what has worked for them.

HERE TO HELP

 
This is a group of seven leading provincial mental health and addictions nonprofit agencies working together as the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. They are a group of seven leading provincial mental health and addictions nonprofit agencies working together as the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. Since 2003, they've been combining their efforts to help individuals and families better manage mental health and substance use problems.
 

PoCoMo YOUTH SERVICES

http://www.pocomo.org

Our purpose is to enhance the QUALITY of life of the youth in the Tri-City area who are marginalized, isolated, hanging out on the streets, homeless or at risk of homelessness by building RELATIONSHIPS with youth, enhancing their connection with community, and bring services to them.”  PoCoMo’s Project Reach Out is an AWARD WINNING program and the first mobile drop-in centre and outreach program of its kind in BC. An innovative program, it connects with youth in the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra, and Anmore.

PSYCHOSIS SUCKS

http://psychosissucks.ca
This site promotes early detection, educates about psychosis and provides direction for seeking help.This site promotes early detection, educates about psychosis and provides direction for seeking help.

TEEN SUICIDE AND PREVENTION

http://teensuicideprevention.org
The purpose is to educate young adults, teens and the people around them about suicide prevention. This is achieved through providing resources in education and awareness on the topic of teen suicide to counselors, students, teachers and families.

TELECARE CRISIS & CARING LINE

For Fraser Valley, B.C. Phone: 604-852-9099 Tollfree: 1-888-852-9099

http://telecarebc.com
24-hr crisis line manned by trained volunteers who listen to concerns and, when required, refer on to available counselling services and, when appropriate, recommend other programs and services, such as addiction treatment.

Telecare is the only Christian-based service of its kind in B.C. This means that volunteers can provide prayer and spiritual support as and when requested.

YOUTH WELLNESS CENTRES, Fraser Valley, BC

 
Provides programs which provide answers to questions about physical activity, depression, stress and anxiety, smoking, drug use, nutrition, self-esteem, relationships, sexual health (birth control, pregnancy, STI) and safety. Public Health Nurses, physicians, mental health counselors and addictions counselors are available. No appointment necessary. The Langley Youth Wellness Centre is accessed through the back entrance of the Langley Public Health Unit.

Provided by Fraser Health Authority.  Click on link below to see a list of Youth Wellness Centres with addresses and contact phone numbers. 

BULLYING HELP LINE: Call Toll-free - 1-888-456-2323

Support, information on bullying prevention and intervention, referrals to local counselling and prevention services

http://www.bullyingcanada.ca

http://www.bullying.org

Has a moderated, online support group for youth

http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm

Information for Parents and Teachers. This is an excerpt from the second edition of A.S.A.P.:  A School-based Anti-Violence Program by the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System.

EATING DISORDERS - LOOKING GLASS FOUNDATION

 
Phone: 604-986-6056
 

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Phone: 604-709-4111

A safe and confidential way to report problems related to youth crime, such as fights, threats, bullying, intimidation and other violence-related issues.

THE MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Phone: 604-873-0103

http://www.mdabc.ca/index.php 

COVENANT HOUSE, VANCOUVER

Phone: 1-877-685-7474

http://www.covenanthousebc.org    

VictimLINK

Information Services Vancouver

http://www.communityinfo.bc.ca

NEED CRISIS & INFORMATION LINE - Victoria and surrounding areas

24-hours: 250-386-6323

Youth Line 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Daily: 250-386-8255 (TALK)

OKANAGAN SUICIDE AWARENESS SOCIETY (OSAS)

OSAS is a Kelowna-based non-profit organization whose goal is to raise awareness and to offer support to survivors of suicide loss. 

www.suicideawareness.ca
 

ALTERNATE HELP TREATMENTS

Please note the following statement -

BLUE WAVE does NOT endorse or offer recommendation of any person(s), groups, organizations, etc listed in the Helplines page or any other page of the 0K2B Blue website. BLUE WAVE merely lists a variety of known help options available for any person enquiring to follow up on and evaluate personally for themselves. With specific reference to alternate forms of treatment offered by some groups, individuals and organizations, such as but not limited to naturopathy, counselling groups involving animal therapy, etc - again, BLUE WAVE does NOT endorse or offer recommendation on any such alternate forms of treatment offered, but merely makes the person seeking help aware of some variety of options available, as are known to BLUE WAVE.

NATUROPATHIC TREATMENT

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

Check the association's website page indicating, at top, how to find a naturopathic doctor, by province:
http://www.cand.ca

Read of one young girl's discovery of a naturopathic treatment that has been helping control her mood swings. Go to the "SHARE" tab, "READ STORIES", and read the "NATUROPATHIC HELP" story submitted by Buffy of Langley, BC. Click Here

 

RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL - CBT (CONGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY) GROUP PROGRAM

Welcome to the first step in making a difference in your life with the Recovery Canada self-help system.

 

CRISIS SHELTER: 575 Drake St, Vancouver, BC

For youth in Vancouver with nowhere to go except the streets.