FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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WHEN IN CRISIS

If you are in need of immediate assistance, or if you or someone else is in imminent danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For non-emergencies and to speak with a trained supporter now, call your local crisis line or visit Vancouver Island Crisis Society's website found here.

SKILL BUILDING FOR MANAGING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Bounceback BC is a free mental health resource made available by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Build skills to help manage mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety/stress and low mood/depression. Find the website here.

UNDERSTAND ANXIETY AND USE NEW COPING SKILLS

Anxiety Canada offers many online resources including My Anxiety Plan, a step-by-step guide to help you manage your anxiety.

CBT FOR WORRY, PANIC, PERFECTIONISM, SOCIAL ANXIETIES, AND PHOBIAS

Anxiety Canada has created free access to MindShift, an app which is based in the highly-researched and effective Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

DIY INTERACTIVE ONLINE THERAPY

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority makes Kelty's Key self-directed therapeutic courses available to anyone with access to Internet. Find support for challenges like depression, grief, addiction, and many others. Residents of the health authority catchment may be eligible for a free online counsellor.

INCREASE YOUR SENSE OF SELF-WORTH THROUGH SELF-COMPASSION

Dr. Kristin Neff shares several tips and tools on her website. Dr. Neff is the Self-Compassion Queen! Do something for yourself and try out a guided meditation or exercise over here.

FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER

If you self-identify as a young adult and you have or had cancer, get in touch with Young Adult Cancer Canada to access resources and to connect with others who "get it".

WHERE TO SEARCH FOR A THERAPIST

I only take on clients if I'm confident that I can offer a range of tools for individualized treatment. If your search for a therapist has not ended here or if my waiting list is too long, I want you to be empowered to get what you want and need. Try using the search filters on PsychologyToday.com to find a qualified therapist with knowledge in your areas of concern.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND TEENS

The Foundry BC makes it possible for eligible young folks aged 12-24 to access free mental health services including helpful hints and tools on their website. Resources are also available for those who are concerned about someone else's mental health or well-being.