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Crisis
Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in B.C.) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland) to find resources and support. They can refer you to services across the province.
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Crisis Centre BC: An online platform for calling, chatting, learning, and getting support. https://crisiscentre.bc.ca
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Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: 24 Hour Crisis Line: 604-872-3311. Toll-free BC-wide emergency line: 1-800-suicide or 1-800-784-2433​
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International Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
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Kids Help Phone: A toll-free, 24-hour, phone counselling, web counselling, and referral service for children and youth. The service is entirely anonymous and confidential. https://kidshelpphone.ca
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Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911
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SAFER—Suicide Attempt Counselling Service: 604-675-3985. Counselling for individuals with suicide risk and support for concerned family/friends. Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
The Trevor Project: A website with chat/text/lifeline resources. They also have a section on education where you can take workshops.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/
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US/CANADA Crisis Text Line: Text “TWLOHA” to 741741
VictimLink BC: 24 hours, 7 days a week, crisis support or victims of family or sexual violence by calling 1-800-563-0808
Self-Care
A Safe Place Inside Your Head: An Instagram non-profit for mental health. They post stories, memes, and motivational posts every day. They occasionally hold “Live” sessions with speakers.
https://instagram.com/asafeplaceinsideyourhead?igshid=1ek9hczdnql0
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COVID-19 Mental Health Check-In: https://cmhabc.force.com/MentalHealthCheckIn/s/
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Daily Affirmations Official: An Instagram page for daily affirmations and inspirational poems.
https://instagram.com/dailyaffirmations_official?igshid=lsp042j3wpmf
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Here’s Your Reminder: A Twitter account that offers many daily reminders ranging from taking your vitamins, letting your eyes rest, washing your hands with soap, staying hydrated, etc.
https://twitter.com/tinycarebot
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My Self-Love Supply: A weekly blog for self-care. https://myselflovesupply.com/blogs/blog
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National Center for Transgender Equality: Offers resources to take action, has a cool blog, and self-help guides! It also has a section on knowing your rights—whether it be in employment, housing, passports, healthcare—you name it! https://transequality.org/
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sunnybloominspiration: A mental health awareness Instagram page created by wellness coach, Tea.
https://instagram.com/sunnybloominspiration?igshid=obgxwijhpm9f
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The Love Change: An Instagram page for self-love, transformation, and empowerment.
https://instagram.com/thelovechange?igshid=1ciqgcznf0rmy
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Counselling and Programs
Better Help: A website and app for counselling. https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_m&utm_term=better+help_e&utm_content=113425365331&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=10969405372&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk52P2Prf7gIVqx-tBh22vQ-xEAAYASAAEgKJn_D_BwE¬_found=1&gor=start-go
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BounceBack: A free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth manage their emotions. They provide workbooks, activities, videos, or a trained coach who can provide up to 6 phone sessions. https://bouncebackbc.ca
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Here2Talk: Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when needed. All students currently registered in a B.C. post-secondary institution have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web. https://here2talk.ca/home
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LGBT National Help Center: A website that offers hotlines, online chats, programs, etc! It even has a section for books and movies they have found to be useful. http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/
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Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities: A website that mentors, educates, and participates in conferences. https://saigecounseling.org/
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Sogi 123: A resource specifically for helping educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). https://www.sogieducation.org/all-educators#covid-19-response
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Women’s Health Clinic: A website page with counselling resources for women of all ages.
https://womenshealthclinic.org/what-we-do/counselling/counselling-resources/
Helping Others, General Resources, and Information
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services: A website that provides treatment, education, and health promotion specifically for British Columbians. http://www.bcmhsus.ca
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Canadian Women’s Health Network: This website that has articles, webinars, research reports, and resources. https://www.cwhn.ca/en/resources/mentalhealth
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CDC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: What can parents do? What can schools do? This site offers resources and facts on LGBTQ+ health.
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm
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FDA: A Website page on women's health topics like birth control, breast implants, mammograms, pregnancy, diabetes, etc. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/women/womens-health-topics
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First Nations Health Authority: A collective of resources for indigenous populations in BC, all in one place!
https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-COVID-19-Mental-Health-and-Cultural-Supports.pdf
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Heads Up Guys: This initiative is based out of the University of British Columbia and is part of the Men’s Depression and Suicide Network. It offers services and programs to improve the mental health and well-being of men. Their website provides information, tips and advice to support men in their fight against depression. https://headsupguys.org
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Here to Help: A website great for beginners, whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else. It provides Q&As, self-screenings, personal stories, etc. https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/support-myself
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National Eating Disorders Association: A website for supporting people and their families affected by eating disorders. They serve as a catalyst for prevention and cures while providing access to quality care. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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Postpartum Support International: This website offers support, information and resources to women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This site offers an online support group, an “ask the expert” section and plenty of resources for new moms. https://www.postpartum.net/
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Rethink: A Twitter account that aids populations affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes and changing lives. https://twitter.com/Rethink_
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SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders: A website that offers a hotline, resources, housing, education, and events for LGBT elders. https://www.sageusa.org/
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The Blurt Foundation: Twitter account that helps those affected by depression by shaping understandings of what it is and creating a positive outlook for mental health. They tweet free resources! https://twitter.com/BlurtAlerts
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The Jed Foundation: This website offers resources to help teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges. https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/recommended-resources/
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Trans Lifeline: A website that offers a hotline, resources on ID change, emotional support, legal transitions, and wellness. https://translifeline.org/