Resources
Here is a list of resources that may be helpful if you're looking for support outside of therapy with me, including crisis lines, lower-cost counselling options, substance use supports, and community-based services in BC.
Crisis and urgent support
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
BC Crisis Line
1-800-784-2433
BC Mental Health Support Line
310-6789, no area code needed
Crisis Services and Hotlines
A Vancouver crisis services and hotlines list maintained by Willow Tree Counselling.
View Willow Tree's Crisis Services and Hotlines ListList maintained by Willow Tree Counselling.
Low-cost counselling options
Reduced-Cost Counselling Options
A list of reduced-cost, sliding-scale, and free counselling options in Metro Vancouver, maintained by Willow Tree Counselling.
View Willow Tree's Reduced-Cost Counselling ListList compiled and maintained by Willow Tree Counselling.
Substance use and recovery support
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
1-800-663-1441 in BC
Alcoholics Anonymous Vancouver
Find current Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Vancouver through the Vancouver Intergroup meeting directory.
Find Vancouver AA meetings2SLGBTQIA+ community support
Health Initiative for Men
Counselling and mental health programs for gay, bi, queer, and Two-Spirit men in BC.
Visit resourceMental health information
Canadian Mental Health Association - BC
Plain-language mental health information, self-help tools, and BC-specific resources.
Visit resourceHere to Help BC
Self-help resources, screening tools, and information on mental health and substance use in BC.
Visit resourceBounce Back BC
A free, guided self-help program for adults experiencing low mood, stress, or anxiety. Available by phone or online across BC.
Visit resourceSome resources linked here are maintained by other organizations. I do my best to link to helpful and current information, but I do not operate these services and cannot guarantee availability, wait times, fees, or eligibility. Please contact each service directly to confirm details.
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