Resources
I have carefully selected a variety of resources to help you on your mental health journey. My hope is that you find these resources helpful and empowering and they can inform, guide, and inspire you on your way.
Crisis Lines
Two crisis lines offer immediate, 24-hour access to services for anyone in the province considering suicide or those with mental health or substance use challenges.
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988 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a safe space to talk if you are having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about someone who may be at risk of suicide. You can call or text 988.
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310Mental Health Support is a crisis line that provides emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health and substance use disorders. If you are in need of mental health support call 310-6789. (Note: This is a 7 digit phone number. There is no need to add an area code before the number.)
Websites
https://cmha.ca/​
Website of the Canadian Mental Health Association with federal and provincial information, resources, and programs.
https://www.mhrc.ca/mh-resources
The resource page of Mental Health Research Canada.
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https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/
Free recources and listing of supports all over the province managed by the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
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Reliable mental health and substance use information.
Podcasts
Where Should We Begin? - Esther Perel
One-time individual and couples therapy sessions by psychotherapist and author Esther Perel.
Other People's Problems - Hilary McBride
Recorded (anonimized) therapy sessions with author and BC-based therapist Hilary McBride and her regular clients.
This Keeps Happening - Vienna Pharaon
One-time therapy sessions of therapist and author Vienna Pharaon.
