Resources

• Crisis Text Line (Canada wide): Text "CONNECT" to 686868

• 24 hour Crisis Phone Line (BC): 1-888-353-2273

• Suicide Line (BC): 1-800-784-2433

• Access to support services for First Responders: BC First Responder Mental Health

• KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717

• National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1 (866) 925-4419

• IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society) Emergency Crisis line: 1-800-721-0066

• Free connection to mental health supports for post-secondary education students (web, app, phone): here2talk.ca

• Text, E-mail, Call for Crisis/Suicide Prevention: The Lifeline App

• Helpful resources and support services for men experiencing depression: Heads Up Guys

• S.A.F.E. Society: 250-832-9616

• Helpful resources and support services (including peer support services) for police and corrections personnel who are dealing with psychological injuries diagnosed from service: Badge of Life Canada

• Free anxiety management program, stress reduction, and mindfulness: BounceBack Program

• Free anxiety management strategies for coping with the increased challenges presented by COVID-19: Anxiety Canada

• Information about anxiety, support with the Mindshift app, and a free self-help program to help you manage symptoms and shift out of distress: Anxiety Canada

• Help for families who are supporting a family member with mental illness: Canadian Mental Health Association

• Help for couples: The Gottman Institute