Counselling Resources

It is important to find a counselling fit that is right for you, even if that is not myself. I have included this resource page to provide you with counselling and resource options to explore further if needed. 

Crisis Supports

I am not a crisis support. In the case of an emergencies and crises, please contact a loved one or crisis support center. In British Columbia, you can contact 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or the Mental Health Support Line (310-6789, no area code). Online chat support services are also available for youth (www.YouthInBC.com) and adults (www.CrisisCentreChat.ca). Older adults can also contact the Seniors’ Distress Line (604-872-1234).

Please note, many of these services include mandated reporting for imminent risk of harm to oneself, such as in the case of serious violence or suicide. For some marginalized communities, there may be a risk of harm associated with the involvement of law enforcement and health authority agencies. In the case of fear for safety and support, please consider reaching out to trusted resources. Support lines are also available for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals:

Indigenous Crisis Line Support (250-723-4050, toll-free 1-800-588-8717)

Native Youth Crisis Hotline (1-877-209-1266) 

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419)

MMIWG Crisis Line (1-844-413-6649.)

Hope for Wellness Helpline (1-855-242-3310, and online chat https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/)

Black Youth Helpline (1-833-294-8650, available to Black and multicultural youth)

Trans Lifeline (877-330-6366, https://translifeline.org/) 

The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386., LGBTQ+ crisis support line)

VictimLink (1-800-563-0808, crisis support for anyone who has experienced violence)

Specialized Resources

If you are looking for a counsellor with a shared identity, there are databases available to find someone who you connect with:

Healing in Colour (BIPOC therapists database): https://www.healingincolour.com/

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (Queer and Trans POC database): https://nqttcn.com/en/

Psychology Today (conduct an advanced search with important identity factors): https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists

Other resources are also available:

Black Lives Matter Vancouver (community resources): https://blacklivesmattervancouver.com/resources-2/#resources

Qmunity (BC's Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Centre): https://qmunity.ca/

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (resources for refugees, immigrants, and other diverse communities): https://www.dcrs.ca/

For those with financial barriers to accessing counselling, the following resource contains a list of low-cost and sliding-scale counselling resources in BC: https://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf

Other resources are also available for specific presenting concerns

Mental Health:

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: 1-800-665-1822 (https://keltymentalhealth.ca/)

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services: http://www.bcmhsus.ca/

Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/

Bounce Back (support for individuals experiencing depression symptoms): https://bouncebackbc.ca/

You can also visit your regional health authority websites for more information on specific supports and programs in your area.

Substance Use:

Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441 (604-660-9382 in the Lower Mainland)

Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc

Toward the Heart (harm reduction and Naloxone services): https://towardtheheart.com/

Eating Disorders and Body Image:

National Eating Disorders Information Centre: 1-866-633-4220 (https://nedic.ca/)

Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders: 1-888-980-5874 (https://www.lookingglassbc.com/)

Kelty Eating Disorders: https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/

CMHA Body Image Resources: https://cmha.bc.ca/documents/body-image-self-esteem-and-mental-health/

Finally, you can also call 211 to get information on resources and support services near you.

This is not an extensive list of all supports out there. If you are looking for more supports, you are welcome to search further or contact me directly. 

Last updated: August 2022