BC has had a lot on its plate this year – from COVID to fires to floods – and that all takes a toll. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We can all use a little help  to cope with these challenging times, and there are supports you can access. Here’s a collection of Mental Health Supports available in BC.

 

Canadian Mental Health Association BC

• Resources for immediate help: https://cmha.bc.ca/mental-health/find-help/
• BouceBack program – https://bouncebackbc.ca/what-is-bounceback/
• Community Counselling – lists recipients of grants to develop community counselling programs, with links to their webpages to learn about their services. https://caibc.ca/grants-training/community-counselling-fund-grants/

 

Health Link BC – click here

• Info about mental health and links for resources

 

Fraser Health Mental Health Centre – click here

• Located in Abbotsford and supporting adults with mental health or substance abuse issues.

 

Counselling BC – click here

• Information on how to choose the right professional, links for resources, directory of practitioners by community.

 

AgSafe BC – click here

• Includes videos, informational resources, a self check-in dashboard, and clinical counsellors in Lower Mainland, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm.

 

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries List of Supports – click here

• A list of crisis lines, support lines and additional resources focused on (but not limited to) those working in Agriculture.

 

Health Emergency Management BC – Provincial Health Services Authority – Telephone Support – click here

• This is a temporary phone support available to those affected by evacuation and the natural disasters in BC.

 

Avail App with AgSafe BC – click here

• AgSafe has partnered with the Avail App to provide mental health resources sourced for the BC Agriculture community. Details on how to access this app available on the AgSafe webpage.