Additional Resources

Community Mental Health Resources

• Crisis Line – For immediate 24/7 support and information and referrals: 250-563-1214 or Toll Free: 1-888-562 1214
• Youth Support Line: 250-564-8336
• Chat line at www.northernbccrisissuicide.ca
• Provincial Suicide Hotline 1–800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433

Northern Health Authority Resources

• Youth Community Outpatient Service: 250-649-7660
• Eating Disorder Clinic (EDC): 250-565-7479
• Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI): 250-649-7660

Children & Youth Mental Health Resources – **School Counsellors are available through School District #57**

• Intersect Youth and Family Services:  250-562-6639
• Native Friendship Centre: Child and Youth Services 250-564-4324
• ReConnect: 250-562-2538
• Foundry: 236-423-1571

College and University Student Mental Health Resources

• CNC Counselling: 250-561-5818
• UNBC Counselling: 250-960-6369

Aboriginal Resources

• Carrier Sekani (Family Services): 250-562-3591
• Central Interior Native Health: 250-564-4422
• Native Friendship Centre: 250-564-4324 Services are provided to all regardless of race.
• Healing Centre: 250-564-4324 Services are provided to all regardless of race.

Addiction Resources

• Adult Addictions Day Treatment: 250-565-2387
• Detox Assessment Unit: 250-565-2175

Family Support Resources

• BC Schizophrenia Society: 250-561-8033

Eating Disorder Resources

• https://nedic.ca/
  National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.
• www.innerbody.com/eating-disorders
  Understanding the causes, signs, and treatment options for the most fatal and misunderstood mental disorders.
• https://www.optimale.co.uk/male-body-image-and-mental-health/
  Understanding the relationship between male body image and mental health.

Social Media Resources

• https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-social-media-is-harming-your-mental-health/ While social media is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family, finding communities based on interests and communicating quickly, it can also negatively impact mental health.

Other Mental Health Resources

• 310 Mental Health Support: 310-6789
• www.bc211.ca/ or call #211
  a non-profit organization that specializes in providing free information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC.
• Healthlink BC:
  Dial 811 to access to health information and resources 24/7
• www.theravive.com
  A network of independent counsellors and clinics throughout North America who provide compassionate and competent therapy to people everywhere.
• www.heretohelp.bc.ca
  Here to Help is a website of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
• www.bounceback.ca
  Bounce Back teaches effective skills to help youth and adults overcome early symptoms of depression, and improve their mental health.  Free telephone coaching program that teaches cognitive behaviour therapy.
• www.familysmart.ca
  Parents in Residence are available to provide peer support to all families and caring adults living in BC, with children and youth with mental health challenges.
• www.keltymentalhealth.ca
  Information resources, Peer support for parents, youth and children.
• www.mindcheck.ca
  an interactive website designed to support youth and young adults in British Columbia to better understand their mental health and learn about steps they can take to improve their well-being.
• AnxietyBC.com
  (the Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia) is a non-profit organization which provides self-help, peer reviewed and trusted resources on anxiety.
• www.bluewavebc.ca
  Their mission is to increase awareness, encourage solutions, foster hope and end the stigma of mental illness.  Online wellness check and youth sharing stories.
• www.jack.org
  a national network of young leaders transforming the way we think about mental health.
• www.confidentparentsBC.ca
  Confident Parents: Thriving Kids is a family-focused phone-based coaching service effective in reducing mild to moderate behavioural problems and/or Anxiety and promoting healthy child development in children ages 3-12.
• www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/
  Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents
• www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca Learn about myths and facts around addiction, and find some tips and tricks for reaching out to people in your life.