Mental Health Resources
Coping with Covid
Mental health resources online
ACT Mindfully (check out the videos!) - COVID specific video HERE
Corona Virus Sanity Guide (from 10% Happier)
Palouse Mindfulness (free course "MBSR")
Family Smart (connect with other parents of kids with mental health concerns)
BC government resources (including low-no cost counseling)
Here2Talk - for secondary school kids
Counselling - https://foundrybc.ca/virtual - free virtual counseling for ages 12-24 via Foundry
Apps
Calm (good for sleep)
Calm Harm App (for self harm)
Calm Fear App (for anxiety)
Insight Timer (for meditation)
Down Dog Yoga (free yoga, including prenatal!)
Need to talk to someone? Find out where to call if you are distressed or worried about someone else.
What is a mental health crisis?
Intense anxiety or depression
Suicidal thoughts or attempts
Threatening violence
Distorted thinking
Self-harming
Emergency mental health services
Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you love requires immediate medical attention for injuries/overdose or the person is at risk of seriously harming themselves or others.
For adults
Fraser Health Crisis Line
604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444
Trained volunteers provide toll-free telephone support and crisis intervention counselling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to.
Culturally sensitive crisis line for Aboriginal peoples
1-800-KUU-US17 (588-8717)
KUU-US Crisis Response Services provides culturally sensitive support and counselling to Aboriginal peoples 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Alcohol and drug information and referral service
604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441
Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.
For children and teens
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Toll-free, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling and referral service for young people up to age 20, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Kids Help Phone.
Kids Help Phone Online Chat
Wednesday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in B.C. to connect you with a Kids Help Phone counsellor, on the web or from a smartphone.
START Team
1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)
Fraser Health’s START program provides assessment and intervention services to children and teens (ages 6 – 18) experiencing a mental health crisis.
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: Noon to 9 p.m.
Alcohol and drug information and referral service
604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441
Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.