Mental Health
Below are information and resources about how to maintain mental health.
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Be Safe by MindYourMind
Be Safe is an evidence-informed safety planning and service navigation app developed in partnership with youth. The app is designed to connect users with the right resources in a time of crisis, help youth develop a safety plan before they are in crisis, and educate...
Decolonizing Therapy
Decolonizing Therapy is a resource database created for the BIPOC community. The website is focused on self-care and mental health, and provides links to podcasts, articles, and social media accounts that are related to mental health topics. The links are accessible...
The Safe Place App
The Safe Place App is a mental health app aimed at helping and educating the Black community. The app provides information about a wide range of mental health topics, including information that is specific to the Black community. The app is accessible to anyone and...
MDABC Support Group
The Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDABC) hosts Peer Support Groups. They are a safe place to share your story, your struggles and accomplishments, and to listen to others as they share similar concerns. They are free of charge, require no...
EASE
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of school-based, anxiety management and resilience-building resources for use by educators with B.C. students in grades K-7. EASE helps educators teach students strategies to address the thoughts,...
WE Well being
This is a free, online resource for students, parents and educators to support social and emotional well being by promoting positive and caring relationships. There are different topics that you look for on their page and the strategies and tips associated with it....
Learning through loss
Learning through Loss is a grief support group for youth in need by providing them with education resources and resources and strategies relating to grief and overall well being. For more information, check out the website below. Website:...
Heads up Guys
Heads-up Guys is an online resource that supports men suffering from depression by providing them with tips, services, tools and motivational stories for them to know they are not alone. For more information on this resource, check out the website below. Website:...
Victoria Buzz Mental Health Resources
Victoria Buzz has compiled a list of free mental health resources that are local to the Greater Victoria area. A phone number and/or website link is provided with each resource listed....