Mental Health
Below are information and resources about how to maintain mental health.
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NEED2
NEED2 is a suicide prevention education and support organization. Their website has educational information about warning signs and risks factors of suicide as well as links and resources. Website: https://need2.ca/
MindYourMind
MindYourMind is a website that focuses on mental health and wellness for young people aged 14-29. You can read from a blog written by young people for young people, find wellness tool kits or information about illnesses. Website: https://mindyourmind.ca/
Alcohol abuse resources for LGBTQ+ individuals
This resource outlines the risks of alcoholism within the LGBTQ+ community and provides treatment resource suggestions. Website: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/resources/lgbtq/#div_block-142-2514
HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca
HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca is a website developed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to help people in B.C. connect with free and low-cost mental health and substance use information and resources. There are specialized resources available for youth,...
The MHC Resource Library
Mental Health Coalition (MHC) is a group of leading mental health organizations, brands and individuals who have joined to end stigma surrounding mental health. The website has a resource library available for you to learn about mental health, help a loved one, learn...
Wellbeing resource (duplicate)
This website is managed by British Columbia's Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. It provides information on services and supports for wellbeing and mental health for all ages and social identities. Website: https://wellbeing.gov.bc.ca/
310 Mental Health Support Line
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia provides a province-wide toll-free number connecting callers to a B.C. crisis line without a wait or busy signal. They offer emotional support, information on referral options, and more....
North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society
The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society is a community based organization that offers various counselling and support services in Mount Waddington Regional District and central coast. Refer to their website for a list of local resources and crisis...
Togetherall
Togetherall is a safe, online community based in Canada where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and well being. It is free to all post secondary students, those aged 16-29 in Nova Scotia and those aged 16+ in Alberta. You can register for...