Health & Well-Being
Below is information about how to maintain physical and mental health both at home and out in the world.
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PEERS (Prostitutes Empowerment Education and Resource Society)
PEERS is a resource society for sex trade workers. They offer late-night mobile outreach which includes warm beverages and food, access to healthcare professionals, and other services. They also assist sex workers with finding housing or emergency shelter, and...
Military Family Resource Center
The Military Family Resource Center provides support for military families during emergencies including short-term intervention and crisis support and assistance with the creation of an Emergency Childcare Plan. The organization also provides short-term counselling...
BC Families in Transition
BC Families in Transition is a program that offers services and counselling available at a sliding scale, depending on income. These services include: budgeting assistance, "caught in the middle" group support, parenting programs, and youth and family counselling....
Elderly Outreach Service
Elderly Outreach Service is an organization that provides counselling and advocacy for elderly people with age-related mental health problems. Some of the services they offer include assessment, treatment planning and follow-up, consultation with facilities, providing...
Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Line
This line is a 24-hr multilingual phone line for anyone concerned about substance misuse and addiction. Counsellors will offer confidential support, information about recovery, as well as referrals to recovery resources across BC. This is a free service available to...
VIHA Community Treatment Services for Addictions
VIHA offers addiction counselling, addiction treatment, support groups, and educational groups. These programs are available for those with substance issues, as well as those affected by another’s substance use. There are programs available for youth and adults....
Foundation House – Recovery House for Men
Foundation House was established in 1993 and offers a home to up to ten men in recovery. Clients are welcome to stay for up to two years, a factor that separates the program from other short-term programs. This program is for men aged 18+ who are recovering from drug...
James Bay Community Project
The James Bay Community Project is an organization that provides a community thrift store, youth clinic, youth outreach service, publicly accessible computer, community library, food service, seniors' group, parent/child drop-in group. Children, adolescents, adults,...
BRIDGE adult day program
Building Respect, Inspiring Dreams, Gaining Energy (BRIDGE) Centre has an adult day program for individuals 19+ who experience mental health issues in addition to cognitive impairment. This program meets three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from...