Mental Health
Below are information and resources about how to maintain mental health.
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Free Weekly Breathwork Class
You are invited every Wednesday to experience the great benefits of the Joy of Breathing technique. Learn how to breathe naturally and fully with this simple and effective method. Start your journey to greater health, vitality, peace and joy! These 30 minute weekly...
Understanding Veteran Homelessness and Mental Health
The VAC has provided educational resources for various populations in order to help people understand veteran homelessness and veteran mental health. These resources are good for family members, the general public, medical professionals, and care-workers alike....
Self-care Guide by Uvic Peer Support Centre
The UVSS Peer Support Centre has put together a self-care guide with resources specifically for UVic students. It is set up like a quiz, and has tailored suggestions for how to regulate your physical and mental wellness. Contact: pscoperations@uvss.ca Website:...
The Free Mindfulness Project
The Free Mindfulness Project has compiled a number of free online guided meditation practices. The project focuses on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). It features many different categories, including breath work...
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...
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,...