Free and Low-Cost Counselling
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective - Wellness Counselling
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Counselling Relationship:
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Wellness Together Canada: Free Live Mental Health + Substance Use Support
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Access free live counselling at the phone numbers at left, or explore free mental health and substance use resources at the link below.
Tel:1-866-585-0445 (Adults) Tel:1-888-558-6810 (Youth) For individuals without access to a phone, there are options to use Skype, Google Voice, Facetime, and other VoIP methods. |
Health Initiative for Men - Counselling
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This program is open to:
counselling@checkhimout.ca Phone Number : Tel:604-488-1001, extension 235 Eligibility : Self-identified men who are into/or have sex with guys. LOCATION 310-1033 Davie St |
Living Systems Counselling
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Living Systems Counselling:
Location: #133 - 901 3rd St. West, North Vancouver 310-304 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, V6B 1E8 BC Contact info:https://livingsystems.ca/about/contact/ Tel:604-926-5496 |
MOSAIC - I Belong - Group Counselling Support
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Counselling Services:
Contact Information: Email: ibelong@mosaicbc.org Tel: 604-762-1566 Location: 5575 Boundary Rd, Vancouver |
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - Counselling
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Counselling and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault:
Note: Some counselling streams have current waitlists. Hours of Operation : Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Email: admin@salalsvsc.ca Phone Number: 604-255-6228 Eligibility: Cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people who have experienced sexual assault |
Moving Forward Counselling Services
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Moving Forward provides low-barrier counselling and support services throughout BC and Canada. They seek to make counselling accessible to all residents of the province, regardless of age, presenting issue, or location. No one is turned away based on financial circumstances.
Moving Forward Health and Wellness Services:
Anyone wanting these services can call and leave a message at 877-485-5025, or by email at counsellor@movingforwardfamilyservices.com Note: these are counselling/support sessions, and are not intended for clients who are in crisis. Clients in crisis should continue to contact Crisis Centres. |
Free Mental Health Support During Covid-19*
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UPDATE:
Note that currently this counselling service is currently at capacity. We will update this once the service is again available for bookings. BC Covid-19 Mental Health Network:
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Phone/Zoom Counselling with Kits Neighbourhood House
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Free counselling at Kits Neighbourhood House:
For more information contact: Patricia Tel:604.736.3588 ext. 128 counselling@kitshouse.org |
Free Counselling in South Vancouver
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When:
Mondays at 9:30am to 6:30pm Thursdays at 2:00pm to 9:00pm Where: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House 6470 Victoria Drive at 49th Cost: Free Free counseling services:
Contact Email counselling@southvan.org |
Free Counselling in the West End
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Free community counselling center:
Please email counselling@gordonhouse.org to make an appointment Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver |
Low-Cost Counselling
Perhaps free counselling isn't available as quickly as you would like...here are low-cost counselling options.
Kílala Lelum (Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative)
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Mental Health Team-Based Approach:
Contact Information: Tel:604-620-4010 Email: info@uihhc.ca |
Sliding-Scale Counselling
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver offers counselling services on a sliding scale depending on income:
Tel: 604 731 4951 Email: traumaservices@fsgv.ca |
More Free and Low-Cost Counselling Options
- Updated July 2021 by Willow Tree Counselling - willowtreecounselling.ca
Note that many programs will have wait lists. You may wish to add yourself to several waiting lists to potentially increase the speed of yourself being able to access counselling.
General Counselling
Oak Counselling
Tel:604-266-5611Reduced fee counselling services are provided at the Vancouver Unitarian Centre by supervised volunteers.
Counsellors: These volunteers have Master's degrees in psychology or psychology-related fields.
Types of counselling: Individual and couples counselling is offered.
Availability: Check to see if the waiting list is open.
Jewish Family Services Association - Tel:604-558-5726
http://jfsa.ca/counselling/Therapy services are offered to youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Fee structure: The fee for a Registered Clinical Counsellor ranges from $30-110 and is based upon client income from their Notice of Assessment.
Free counselling: This service is offered by supervised intern students.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Student Internship Counselling Program
Tel:604-874-2938
https://fsgv.ca/programs/counselling/
Counselling provided by supervised counselling interns, September to April only. No fee. Offices in Vancouver, Richmond and New West.
Adler Centre - Counselling Clinic - Tel:604-742-1818
https://www.adlercentre.ca/counselling
Subsidized individual and couples counselling. Counselling provided by counselling
psychology graduate students at the Adler Centre, supervised by an experienced
clinician. $60-$85 to see a counselling intern; $100-$110 with registered counsellor.
UBC Psychology Clinic - Tel:604-822-3005
http://clinic.psych.ubc.ca/
Counselling services provided by doctoral student interns, supervised by registered
psychologists, serving youth and adults. $10-$40 per hour.
Simon Fraser University - Counselling Clinic
Burnaby Clinical Psychology Centre- Tel:778-782-4720
https://www.sfu.ca/students/health/get-support/counselling-services.html
Counselling for adults, children and youth provided by supervised graduate students in
counselling psychology. Services at the Surrey clinic are free and at the Burnaby clinic are
offered on a sliding scale.
Living Systems Counselling - Tel:604-926-5496
https://livingsystems.ca/counselling/services-and-fees/
Individual, couple and family counselling using Bowen Family Systems Therapy. Lower-cost
counselling provided by supervised interns ($15-$65) at some branches only.
Moving Forward Family Services - Tel:778-321-3054
https://movingforwardfamilyservices.com
Counselling for individuals and families. Counselling primarily offered in Surrey, with limited
availability in Vancouver, Port Moody and Abbotsford. Graduate-level counsellors ($50-$65) andcounselling interns ($20). Limited free counselling available in exceptional circumstances.
Gordon Neighbourhood House - Tel:604-683-2554 or counselling@gordonhouse.org
https://gordonhouse.org/programs/free-counselling/
Free short term virtual counselling for community members, provided by registered clinical
counsellors. Individuals, couples and groups. Downtown Vancouver.
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, Counselling Services counselling@southvan.org
http://www.southvan.org/program_category/community-programs/
Free program offered twice a week by counselling interns from City University. Individuals,
couples and families.
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House - Counselling and Art Therapy Programs
Tel:604-879-7104 (Ask for Lynette)
https://web2.lmnhs.bc.ca/counselling-and-art-therapy/
Counselling provided by counselling interns, by appointment only. Building is accessible.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House - Counselling Sessions - Tel:604-736-3588 ext.128 or
counselling@kitshouse.org
https://www.kitshouse.org/all-programs/
Counselling by phone or Zoom, in partnership with Moving Forward Family Services and City University; provided by counselling interns.$10/session suggested donation.
Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC - Tel:604-873-5013
https://livingthroughloss.ca/counselling/
Professional grief counselling related to life change or loss. Group therapy also available. Small fund available for limited, subsidized counselling. Call to inquire.
LGBTQ+
Qmunity - Counselling Program - Tel:604-684-5307 ext.107
https://qmunity.ca/get-support/counselling/
Counselling for members of the LGBTQ+ communities provided by Registered Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors. $60-$140 a session. Daytime only. 10-session limit.
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre - Tel:604-442-4352
https://cwhwc.com/services/
Drop-in professional counselling for trans and gender-diverse people. Call to find out when the next counselling clinic is being held.
Trauma
Specialized Counselling & Trauma Services - Family Services of Greater Vancouver -
Tel:604-874-2938
https://fsgv.ca/programs/counselling/
Professional counselling for women, children, survivors of incest/trauma/sexual abuse, pregnant women with a trauma history and those experiencing family violence. No fee, however may require a referral from a social worker.
VAST -
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Tel:(604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
Our Main Phone Number
Tel:(778) 372-6593
https://www.vastbc.ca/refugee-home
Trauma-focused psychological counselling for refugees in one-on-one and group settings.
Services provided in over a dozen languages.
Residential Historical Abuse Program - Tel:604-875-4255
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/CE/CE.851.S49.pdf
Free counselling for those who were sexually abused while under the care of the province
(foster care, group homes, etc.)
Crime Victims Assistance Program - Victim Link BC Tel:1-800-563-0808 (available 24/7)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits?keyword=Crime&keyword=Victims&keyword=Assistance&keyword=Program
Funded counselling for victims of crime, their immediate family members and witnesses.
Contact for eligibility.
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Tel:604-682-6482
https://bc-malesurvivors.com/for-survivors/funding-your-therapy/
Registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) provide individual and group counselling for male
survivors of sexual abuse. RCC fee: $100 for individual counselling. Group counselling: $40 per week. Reduced cost counselling provided by practicum students at $45/hr. Victim services workers on staff to help apply for funding for those who qualify.
Battered Women’s Support Services - Tel:604-687-1867
https://www.bwss.org/support/programs/counselling/
Counselling and support services for any woman who has been abused in an intimate
relationship as well as women survivors of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault and
Indigenous residential school survivors.
Atira Community Services Society - Stopping The Violence Counselling
Tel:604-331-1407 ext. 106 or 107
https://atira.bc.ca/what-we-do/program/stopping-the-violence-counselling/
Free individual and group counselling for women and transwomen who have experienced
relationship abuse, sexual assault, or physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
BIPOC
First Nations Health Authority - Tel:1-800-317-7878 (Toll Free)
http://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health
Mental health provider list: https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-First-Nations-Health-Benefits-Mental-Health-Provider-List.pdf
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counsellors, social workers, and psychologists. FNHB covers three mental health programs: Short-Term Crisis Intervention, Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Health Support Services.
Metro Vancouver Indigenous Counselling - Tel:(604)256-5850
https://mvic.ca/mental-health-and-wellness-program/
Free professional counselling for Indigenous individuals across BC, registered with the First
Nations Health Authority. Waitlist form: https://mvic.ca/counselling-intake-form/
Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation
https://vancouverblacktherapyfoundation.com/sanctuary
Non-profit organization linking Black community members with accredited Black local
counsellors in Metro Vancouver. Priority for Black, disabled and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Addictions
Addictions Services, Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3710
http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services
Substance use assessment, counselling and treatment planning for individuals, couples and
families. Group counselling also available. Free.
BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program - Tel:1-888-795-6111 (available 24/7)
https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/getting-help/find-counsellor
Free professional, multilingual counselling for any British Columbian struggling with their own or their family member’s gambling. Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a counselling-related discipline.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Program Manager
Tel:604-628-1134 Ext: 330
Cell: Tel:778-554-0281
Intake/Reception
Tel:604-628-1143 Ext: 332
Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Services
https://nccabc.ca/wellness/#indigenous-outpatient-addiction-counselling-detox-support
Walk in or call to set up an appointment. One-to-one adult, youth, family and group counselling for Indigenous people, part of an intensive outpatient treatment program.
207 – 1999 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3J3
Mental Health
Vancouver Coastal Mental Health - Vancouver Hospital - Tel:604-675-3710
http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-outpatient-services
Group therapy for depression, anxiety, stress. Individual mental health assessments. Referral through your family doctor, or via a walk-in clinic.
SAFER - Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3700
http://www.vch.ca/Pages/Suicide-Attempt-Follow-up,-Education---Research-SAFER.aspx?res_id=474
For Vancouver residents, provides counselling for individuals age 19 and over who have made a suicide attempt, are currently suicidal, or have suicidal thoughts; also offers support and education for people who are concerned about the risk of suicide in a significant other or bereaved by a suicide death.
Kelty’s Key Online Therapy - Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3700
https://www.keltyskey.com/
Free, cognitive-behavioural online therapy for qualifying Vancouver residents. Registered online clients are assigned an online psychotherapist for time-limited sessions. The general public may also access the online courses in a self-help capacity (without therapist assistance).
Bounce Back Program - Canadian Mental Health Association - Tel:1-866-639-0522
http://www.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/bounce-back/
Telephone coaching for people with mild-moderate depression with or without accompanying anxiety. Coaching available in English, Cantonese, French and Punjabi. Family doctor’s referral
required to access this program. Free.
Mood Disorders Association of BC - Tel:604-873-0103 ext. 2
Counselling and Wellness Centre
http://www.mdabc.net/counselling-and-wellness-centre-mdabc
Individual therapy with certified counsellor ($85-$95 an hour) or intern ($50 hour). Group
therapy also available.
Multilingual
SUCCESS - Individual and Family Counselling - Tel:604-408-7266 or Tel:604-684-1628
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/counselling/
Counselling offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Farsi and English with a focus on helping new immigrants of Chinese and other ethnic origins. Play and art therapy also available. Fees charged on a sliding scale based on income.
MOSAIC - Stopping The Violence Family Counselling - Tel:604-254-9626 (Ask for the Stopping
the Violence Counsellor and/or the Women’s Support Worker).
https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/counselling/stopping-the-violence/
Free, confidential counselling support and multicultural outreach services for women who have experienced, or are at risk of, abuse, threats, or violence in an intimate relationship, sexual assault or childhood abuse. 1:1 counselling and group support. Services available in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
MOSAIC - Vietnamese Family Support Program -
Tel:604-254-9626 ext.1030 (Ask for the Vietnamese Family Support Program).
https://www.mosaicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/T56770Vietnamese_VFC_June06_Web.pdf
One-on-one or family support and counselling for a variety of life issues. Services available in Vietnamese and English.
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
Multicultural Outreach/ Stopping the Violence Program - Tel:604-436-1025
https://www.vlmfss.ca/multicultural-outreach
Individual counselling, group counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention and referrals for women experiencing any form of abuse or violence, provided in numerous languages.
Youth
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) - Counselling Program
Tel:604-253-5885 or link.counsellor@unya.bc.ca (intake counsellor works on Mondays)
https://unya.bc.ca/programs/alcohol-drug-counsellors/
Free individual and group clinical counselling for Indigenous youth, ages 13-24.
Or contact the Wellness Centre for drop-in counselling hours: https://unya.bc.ca/programs/native-youth-health-wellness-centre/
Dan’s Legacy - Therapeutic Counselling Program
tom@danslegacy.com
https://www.danslegacy.com/help/
Counselling for youth ages 15-25 who have experienced abuse or are affected by substance use. Family counselling also available. Bursaries available for those unable to afford therapy.
Drop-In Counselling Program - The Foundry - Tel:1-833-308-6379
https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/drop-in-counselling/
Single-session virtual counselling for youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers. Counselling by
voice, video or chat.
Trauma Counselling for Children Affected by Family Violence (PEACE) - Tel:604-436-1025
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
https://www.vlmfss.ca/childrens-programs
Counselling available for children ages 3-18 who have been exposed to domestic violence.
Kids Help Phone - 24/7 - In English or French
Tel:1-800-668-6868 - to talk to a professional counsellor
https://kidshelpphone.ca/ (to start live chat) or access online resources
text CONNECT to 686868 for crisis text support - https://kidshelpphone.ca/text/
Phone, text or live chat. Anonymous and confidential. No need to give your name.
Health-Related
Callanish Society - Tel:604-732-0633
https://www.callanish.org/ongoing-programs
Counselling for adults and youth affected by cancer at any stage, and for their family members.
Counselling also available for family members grieving the loss of a loved one from cancer.
Sliding scale rate ranging from $50 to $150 / session.
Friends For Life - Tel:604-682-5992
https://www.vancouverfriendsforlife.ca/our-services
Free counselling for residents of Vancouver City Centre facing life challenges associated with HIV, cancer, hepatitis C and other chronic illnesses
Chuck Jung Associates Psychological & Counselling Services* - Tel:604-874-6574
https://www.chuckjung.com/services/reduced-cost-counselling/
No-cost counselling for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their family members, delivered at Port Coquitlam and Burnaby offices by supervised psychology doctoral students.
*While not a non-profit organization, availability of counselling services in the community for people affected by TBIs is extremely limited, hence inclusion on this list
Extended Health Benefits
If you have extended health through your employer, check with HR or your insurance plan to see whether your employer has paid-for counselling benefits. Sometimes this is a separate, contracted service (Employee Assistance Program), other times you are covered for a particular counselling professional such as a Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych), whom you would hire privately. Be clear on who you’re covered for if reimbursement is important to you! Most of the time, in such arrangements, you pay the therapist first and he or she gives you a receipt for reimbursement through your extended health. Check out the following article: https://willowtreecounselling.ca/counselling/individuals/
Crisis Services and Hotlines in Vancouver - August 2023
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911.
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Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)
-Non-life-threatening mental health or addictions concerns, available to Vancouver residents 17 years old and older
-Phone from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, 365 days Tel:604-675-3700
-Drop-in from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, 7 days a week
- Segal Centre, (VGH) 803 W. 12th Ave. Vancouver
https://www.vch.ca/en/service/access-and-assessment-centre-aac
Tel:1-800-SUICIDE
-24/7 free and confidential crisis line available across BC
https://find.healthlinkbc.ca/ResourceView2.aspx?org=53965&agencynum=17680639
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
-Mental Health Support Line: Tel: 310-6789
-Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver: 24/7 Crisis line Tel:604-872-3311
-Toll-free: Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Tel:1-866-661-3311
-Seniors Distress line: 604-872-1234
-Youth chat line: https://youthinbc.com/ (noon-1am)
-Adult chat line: https://crisiscentrechat.ca/(noon-1am)
-https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
Health Link BC - Nurse Line
-24/7 - Phone: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)
-https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
-24/7 services available online and by phone
-Toll Free Tel:1-855-242-3310
-Chat Line: www.hopeforwellness.ca
-Immediate counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across the country.
KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line (24/7)
-Toll Free Tel:1- 800-588-8717
-Adult/Elder Tel: 250-723-4050
-Child/Youth Tel: 250-723-2040
-Métis Tel: 1-833-MÉTISBC
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/24-hour-crisis-line
National Residential School Crisis Line
-24/7 Crisis line available to former residential school students
-Tel:1-866-952-4419
www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools
Salal Sexual Violence Crisis Line
-24/7 Gender-based violence crisis line
- Tel:604-255-6344 or Toll-Free Tel: 1-877-392-7583
www.salalsvsc.ca/24-hour-crisis-and-information-line/
Trans Lifeline
-Toll-free in Canada Tel: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
-Peer support hotline run by and for trans people
https://translifeline.org/
Kids Help Phone
- 24/7 - Tel:1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868
Youth Against Violence Line
- 24/7 Tel: 1-800-680-4264, Text: 604-836-6381, TTY Tel: 604-875-0885
- Email: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
- Provides anonymous help for youth in danger or being threatened. No call display.
- Multilingual
- Concerned caregivers can also call for help
http://www.youthagainstviolenceline.com/
Multilingual Help Lines (S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation)
- Cantonese: Tel 604-270-8233, Mandarin: Tel 604-270-8222 -10:00 am-10:00 pm, 7 days a week
- Korean: Tel1-888-721-0596 Opt. 3, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Ukrainian: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 5, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Farsi-Dari: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 4, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/help-lines/
Critical Incident Response Lines
- WorkSafe BC - Tel: 1-888-922-3700 (9am-11pm, 7 days week)
- TELUS Health (with Gov BC) Tel: 1-800-665-5004, Opt. 3 (24/7)
For workers who have witnessed a traumatic incident in the workplace, employee victimization, or a workplace crisis.
Gambling Support Line (24/7)
– Tel:1-888-795-6111
Seniors Abuse and Information Line
- Tel:604-437-1940 / Toll-Free Tel: 1-866-437-1940
- TTY: Tel:604-428-3359 or TTY toll-free Tel: 1-855-306-1443.
- Weekdays 8am-8pm; Weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays.
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-help/
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Tel: (604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
-M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.vastbc.ca/survivor
Wellness Together .
Note that many programs will have wait lists. You may wish to add yourself to several waiting lists to potentially increase the speed of yourself being able to access counselling.
General Counselling
Oak Counselling
Tel:604-266-5611Reduced fee counselling services are provided at the Vancouver Unitarian Centre by supervised volunteers.
Counsellors: These volunteers have Master's degrees in psychology or psychology-related fields.
Types of counselling: Individual and couples counselling is offered.
Availability: Check to see if the waiting list is open.
Jewish Family Services Association - Tel:604-558-5726
http://jfsa.ca/counselling/Therapy services are offered to youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Fee structure: The fee for a Registered Clinical Counsellor ranges from $30-110 and is based upon client income from their Notice of Assessment.
Free counselling: This service is offered by supervised intern students.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Student Internship Counselling Program
Tel:604-874-2938
https://fsgv.ca/programs/counselling/
Counselling provided by supervised counselling interns, September to April only. No fee. Offices in Vancouver, Richmond and New West.
Adler Centre - Counselling Clinic - Tel:604-742-1818
https://www.adlercentre.ca/counselling
Subsidized individual and couples counselling. Counselling provided by counselling
psychology graduate students at the Adler Centre, supervised by an experienced
clinician. $60-$85 to see a counselling intern; $100-$110 with registered counsellor.
UBC Psychology Clinic - Tel:604-822-3005
http://clinic.psych.ubc.ca/
Counselling services provided by doctoral student interns, supervised by registered
psychologists, serving youth and adults. $10-$40 per hour.
Simon Fraser University - Counselling Clinic
Burnaby Clinical Psychology Centre- Tel:778-782-4720
https://www.sfu.ca/students/health/get-support/counselling-services.html
Counselling for adults, children and youth provided by supervised graduate students in
counselling psychology. Services at the Surrey clinic are free and at the Burnaby clinic are
offered on a sliding scale.
Living Systems Counselling - Tel:604-926-5496
https://livingsystems.ca/counselling/services-and-fees/
Individual, couple and family counselling using Bowen Family Systems Therapy. Lower-cost
counselling provided by supervised interns ($15-$65) at some branches only.
Moving Forward Family Services - Tel:778-321-3054
https://movingforwardfamilyservices.com
Counselling for individuals and families. Counselling primarily offered in Surrey, with limited
availability in Vancouver, Port Moody and Abbotsford. Graduate-level counsellors ($50-$65) andcounselling interns ($20). Limited free counselling available in exceptional circumstances.
Gordon Neighbourhood House - Tel:604-683-2554 or counselling@gordonhouse.org
https://gordonhouse.org/programs/free-counselling/
Free short term virtual counselling for community members, provided by registered clinical
counsellors. Individuals, couples and groups. Downtown Vancouver.
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, Counselling Services counselling@southvan.org
http://www.southvan.org/program_category/community-programs/
Free program offered twice a week by counselling interns from City University. Individuals,
couples and families.
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House - Counselling and Art Therapy Programs
Tel:604-879-7104 (Ask for Lynette)
https://web2.lmnhs.bc.ca/counselling-and-art-therapy/
Counselling provided by counselling interns, by appointment only. Building is accessible.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House - Counselling Sessions - Tel:604-736-3588 ext.128 or
counselling@kitshouse.org
https://www.kitshouse.org/all-programs/
Counselling by phone or Zoom, in partnership with Moving Forward Family Services and City University; provided by counselling interns.$10/session suggested donation.
Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC - Tel:604-873-5013
https://livingthroughloss.ca/counselling/
Professional grief counselling related to life change or loss. Group therapy also available. Small fund available for limited, subsidized counselling. Call to inquire.
LGBTQ+
Qmunity - Counselling Program - Tel:604-684-5307 ext.107
https://qmunity.ca/get-support/counselling/
Counselling for members of the LGBTQ+ communities provided by Registered Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors. $60-$140 a session. Daytime only. 10-session limit.
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre - Tel:604-442-4352
https://cwhwc.com/services/
Drop-in professional counselling for trans and gender-diverse people. Call to find out when the next counselling clinic is being held.
Trauma
Specialized Counselling & Trauma Services - Family Services of Greater Vancouver -
Tel:604-874-2938
https://fsgv.ca/programs/counselling/
Professional counselling for women, children, survivors of incest/trauma/sexual abuse, pregnant women with a trauma history and those experiencing family violence. No fee, however may require a referral from a social worker.
VAST -
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Tel:(604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
Our Main Phone Number
Tel:(778) 372-6593
https://www.vastbc.ca/refugee-home
Trauma-focused psychological counselling for refugees in one-on-one and group settings.
Services provided in over a dozen languages.
Residential Historical Abuse Program - Tel:604-875-4255
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/CE/CE.851.S49.pdf
Free counselling for those who were sexually abused while under the care of the province
(foster care, group homes, etc.)
Crime Victims Assistance Program - Victim Link BC Tel:1-800-563-0808 (available 24/7)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits?keyword=Crime&keyword=Victims&keyword=Assistance&keyword=Program
Funded counselling for victims of crime, their immediate family members and witnesses.
Contact for eligibility.
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Tel:604-682-6482
https://bc-malesurvivors.com/for-survivors/funding-your-therapy/
Registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) provide individual and group counselling for male
survivors of sexual abuse. RCC fee: $100 for individual counselling. Group counselling: $40 per week. Reduced cost counselling provided by practicum students at $45/hr. Victim services workers on staff to help apply for funding for those who qualify.
Battered Women’s Support Services - Tel:604-687-1867
https://www.bwss.org/support/programs/counselling/
Counselling and support services for any woman who has been abused in an intimate
relationship as well as women survivors of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault and
Indigenous residential school survivors.
Atira Community Services Society - Stopping The Violence Counselling
Tel:604-331-1407 ext. 106 or 107
https://atira.bc.ca/what-we-do/program/stopping-the-violence-counselling/
Free individual and group counselling for women and transwomen who have experienced
relationship abuse, sexual assault, or physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
BIPOC
First Nations Health Authority - Tel:1-800-317-7878 (Toll Free)
http://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health
Mental health provider list: https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-First-Nations-Health-Benefits-Mental-Health-Provider-List.pdf
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counsellors, social workers, and psychologists. FNHB covers three mental health programs: Short-Term Crisis Intervention, Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Health Support Services.
Metro Vancouver Indigenous Counselling - Tel:(604)256-5850
https://mvic.ca/mental-health-and-wellness-program/
Free professional counselling for Indigenous individuals across BC, registered with the First
Nations Health Authority. Waitlist form: https://mvic.ca/counselling-intake-form/
Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation
https://vancouverblacktherapyfoundation.com/sanctuary
Non-profit organization linking Black community members with accredited Black local
counsellors in Metro Vancouver. Priority for Black, disabled and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Addictions
Addictions Services, Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3710
http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-services
Substance use assessment, counselling and treatment planning for individuals, couples and
families. Group counselling also available. Free.
BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program - Tel:1-888-795-6111 (available 24/7)
https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/getting-help/find-counsellor
Free professional, multilingual counselling for any British Columbian struggling with their own or their family member’s gambling. Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a counselling-related discipline.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Program Manager
Tel:604-628-1134 Ext: 330
Cell: Tel:778-554-0281
Intake/Reception
Tel:604-628-1143 Ext: 332
Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Services
https://nccabc.ca/wellness/#indigenous-outpatient-addiction-counselling-detox-support
Walk in or call to set up an appointment. One-to-one adult, youth, family and group counselling for Indigenous people, part of an intensive outpatient treatment program.
207 – 1999 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3J3
Mental Health
Vancouver Coastal Mental Health - Vancouver Hospital - Tel:604-675-3710
http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-outpatient-services
Group therapy for depression, anxiety, stress. Individual mental health assessments. Referral through your family doctor, or via a walk-in clinic.
SAFER - Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3700
http://www.vch.ca/Pages/Suicide-Attempt-Follow-up,-Education---Research-SAFER.aspx?res_id=474
For Vancouver residents, provides counselling for individuals age 19 and over who have made a suicide attempt, are currently suicidal, or have suicidal thoughts; also offers support and education for people who are concerned about the risk of suicide in a significant other or bereaved by a suicide death.
Kelty’s Key Online Therapy - Vancouver Coastal Health - Tel:604-675-3700
https://www.keltyskey.com/
Free, cognitive-behavioural online therapy for qualifying Vancouver residents. Registered online clients are assigned an online psychotherapist for time-limited sessions. The general public may also access the online courses in a self-help capacity (without therapist assistance).
Bounce Back Program - Canadian Mental Health Association - Tel:1-866-639-0522
http://www.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/bounce-back/
Telephone coaching for people with mild-moderate depression with or without accompanying anxiety. Coaching available in English, Cantonese, French and Punjabi. Family doctor’s referral
required to access this program. Free.
Mood Disorders Association of BC - Tel:604-873-0103 ext. 2
Counselling and Wellness Centre
http://www.mdabc.net/counselling-and-wellness-centre-mdabc
Individual therapy with certified counsellor ($85-$95 an hour) or intern ($50 hour). Group
therapy also available.
Multilingual
SUCCESS - Individual and Family Counselling - Tel:604-408-7266 or Tel:604-684-1628
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/counselling/
Counselling offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Farsi and English with a focus on helping new immigrants of Chinese and other ethnic origins. Play and art therapy also available. Fees charged on a sliding scale based on income.
MOSAIC - Stopping The Violence Family Counselling - Tel:604-254-9626 (Ask for the Stopping
the Violence Counsellor and/or the Women’s Support Worker).
https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/counselling/stopping-the-violence/
Free, confidential counselling support and multicultural outreach services for women who have experienced, or are at risk of, abuse, threats, or violence in an intimate relationship, sexual assault or childhood abuse. 1:1 counselling and group support. Services available in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
MOSAIC - Vietnamese Family Support Program -
Tel:604-254-9626 ext.1030 (Ask for the Vietnamese Family Support Program).
https://www.mosaicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/T56770Vietnamese_VFC_June06_Web.pdf
One-on-one or family support and counselling for a variety of life issues. Services available in Vietnamese and English.
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
Multicultural Outreach/ Stopping the Violence Program - Tel:604-436-1025
https://www.vlmfss.ca/multicultural-outreach
Individual counselling, group counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention and referrals for women experiencing any form of abuse or violence, provided in numerous languages.
Youth
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) - Counselling Program
Tel:604-253-5885 or link.counsellor@unya.bc.ca (intake counsellor works on Mondays)
https://unya.bc.ca/programs/alcohol-drug-counsellors/
Free individual and group clinical counselling for Indigenous youth, ages 13-24.
Or contact the Wellness Centre for drop-in counselling hours: https://unya.bc.ca/programs/native-youth-health-wellness-centre/
Dan’s Legacy - Therapeutic Counselling Program
tom@danslegacy.com
https://www.danslegacy.com/help/
Counselling for youth ages 15-25 who have experienced abuse or are affected by substance use. Family counselling also available. Bursaries available for those unable to afford therapy.
Drop-In Counselling Program - The Foundry - Tel:1-833-308-6379
https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/drop-in-counselling/
Single-session virtual counselling for youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers. Counselling by
voice, video or chat.
Trauma Counselling for Children Affected by Family Violence (PEACE) - Tel:604-436-1025
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
https://www.vlmfss.ca/childrens-programs
Counselling available for children ages 3-18 who have been exposed to domestic violence.
Kids Help Phone - 24/7 - In English or French
Tel:1-800-668-6868 - to talk to a professional counsellor
https://kidshelpphone.ca/ (to start live chat) or access online resources
text CONNECT to 686868 for crisis text support - https://kidshelpphone.ca/text/
Phone, text or live chat. Anonymous and confidential. No need to give your name.
Health-Related
Callanish Society - Tel:604-732-0633
https://www.callanish.org/ongoing-programs
Counselling for adults and youth affected by cancer at any stage, and for their family members.
Counselling also available for family members grieving the loss of a loved one from cancer.
Sliding scale rate ranging from $50 to $150 / session.
Friends For Life - Tel:604-682-5992
https://www.vancouverfriendsforlife.ca/our-services
Free counselling for residents of Vancouver City Centre facing life challenges associated with HIV, cancer, hepatitis C and other chronic illnesses
Chuck Jung Associates Psychological & Counselling Services* - Tel:604-874-6574
https://www.chuckjung.com/services/reduced-cost-counselling/
No-cost counselling for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their family members, delivered at Port Coquitlam and Burnaby offices by supervised psychology doctoral students.
*While not a non-profit organization, availability of counselling services in the community for people affected by TBIs is extremely limited, hence inclusion on this list
Extended Health Benefits
If you have extended health through your employer, check with HR or your insurance plan to see whether your employer has paid-for counselling benefits. Sometimes this is a separate, contracted service (Employee Assistance Program), other times you are covered for a particular counselling professional such as a Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych), whom you would hire privately. Be clear on who you’re covered for if reimbursement is important to you! Most of the time, in such arrangements, you pay the therapist first and he or she gives you a receipt for reimbursement through your extended health. Check out the following article: https://willowtreecounselling.ca/counselling/individuals/
Crisis Services and Hotlines in Vancouver - August 2023
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911.
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Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)
-Non-life-threatening mental health or addictions concerns, available to Vancouver residents 17 years old and older
-Phone from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, 365 days Tel:604-675-3700
-Drop-in from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, 7 days a week
- Segal Centre, (VGH) 803 W. 12th Ave. Vancouver
https://www.vch.ca/en/service/access-and-assessment-centre-aac
Tel:1-800-SUICIDE
-24/7 free and confidential crisis line available across BC
https://find.healthlinkbc.ca/ResourceView2.aspx?org=53965&agencynum=17680639
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
-Mental Health Support Line: Tel: 310-6789
-Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver: 24/7 Crisis line Tel:604-872-3311
-Toll-free: Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Tel:1-866-661-3311
-Seniors Distress line: 604-872-1234
-Youth chat line: https://youthinbc.com/ (noon-1am)
-Adult chat line: https://crisiscentrechat.ca/(noon-1am)
-https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
Health Link BC - Nurse Line
-24/7 - Phone: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)
-https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
-24/7 services available online and by phone
-Toll Free Tel:1-855-242-3310
-Chat Line: www.hopeforwellness.ca
-Immediate counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across the country.
KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line (24/7)
-Toll Free Tel:1- 800-588-8717
-Adult/Elder Tel: 250-723-4050
-Child/Youth Tel: 250-723-2040
-Métis Tel: 1-833-MÉTISBC
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/24-hour-crisis-line
National Residential School Crisis Line
-24/7 Crisis line available to former residential school students
-Tel:1-866-952-4419
www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools
Salal Sexual Violence Crisis Line
-24/7 Gender-based violence crisis line
- Tel:604-255-6344 or Toll-Free Tel: 1-877-392-7583
www.salalsvsc.ca/24-hour-crisis-and-information-line/
Trans Lifeline
-Toll-free in Canada Tel: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
-Peer support hotline run by and for trans people
https://translifeline.org/
Kids Help Phone
- 24/7 - Tel:1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868
Youth Against Violence Line
- 24/7 Tel: 1-800-680-4264, Text: 604-836-6381, TTY Tel: 604-875-0885
- Email: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
- Provides anonymous help for youth in danger or being threatened. No call display.
- Multilingual
- Concerned caregivers can also call for help
http://www.youthagainstviolenceline.com/
Multilingual Help Lines (S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation)
- Cantonese: Tel 604-270-8233, Mandarin: Tel 604-270-8222 -10:00 am-10:00 pm, 7 days a week
- Korean: Tel1-888-721-0596 Opt. 3, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Ukrainian: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 5, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
- Farsi-Dari: Tel 1-888-721-0596 Opt. 4, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm S-S
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/help-lines/
Critical Incident Response Lines
- WorkSafe BC - Tel: 1-888-922-3700 (9am-11pm, 7 days week)
- TELUS Health (with Gov BC) Tel: 1-800-665-5004, Opt. 3 (24/7)
For workers who have witnessed a traumatic incident in the workplace, employee victimization, or a workplace crisis.
Gambling Support Line (24/7)
– Tel:1-888-795-6111
Seniors Abuse and Information Line
- Tel:604-437-1940 / Toll-Free Tel: 1-866-437-1940
- TTY: Tel:604-428-3359 or TTY toll-free Tel: 1-855-306-1443.
- Weekdays 8am-8pm; Weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays.
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-help/
Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
Tel: (604) 588-3071 (Press 2)
-M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.vastbc.ca/survivor
Wellness Together .