Support Services
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Scroll down for workshops and gatherings, employment programs, tech support, financial ideas and other services which can provide support.
Also, CMHA-Vancouver offers other supports, in addition to the Get Set & Connect program. Click below for more info about these programs and services.
Also check out our researched list of Free Counselling options.
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Suicide Counselling and Prevention Contacts and Resources
Suicide prevention counselling line: 1-800-SUICIDE
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Crisis Contacts and Resources
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Phone: 604-872-4902
Website: vf.cmha.bc.ca Would You Like to Learn More About How to Help Someone
with Mental Health Challenges? 
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YWCA Mindset - New Program for Job Seekers
YWCA Mindset is a specialized employment program for job seekers who are seeking support with stress management, anxiety and/or depression.
Through a partnership between YWCA Metro Vancouver and Coast Mental Health, this new program offers a safe, stigma-free environment to empower participants to achieve balance and gain motivation to pursue their goals.
Through a partnership between YWCA Metro Vancouver and Coast Mental Health, this new program offers a safe, stigma-free environment to empower participants to achieve balance and gain motivation to pursue their goals.
Career Pathways to Success
This is a free 8-week employment program to re-engage or engage job-seekers who have become isolated because of COVID-19.
Are you looking for a new career or educational opportunity? Open Door Group's new Career Pathways to Success program is a free 8 week online program that supports participant to explore employment or educational goals.
Are you looking for a new career or educational opportunity? Open Door Group's new Career Pathways to Success program is a free 8 week online program that supports participant to explore employment or educational goals.
Vancouver Addiction Matrix Program
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Where: Three Bridges Community Health Centre -
1128 Hornby Street, Vancouver When : 12 weeks, Tuesday and Friday afternoons Cost: Free Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver Addictions Matrix Program (VAMP) is a 12-week substance use change program for adults (18+) living in Vancouver. VAMP offers group treatment on Tuesday and Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, along with individual counselling sessions. Groups focus upon Early Recovery Skills, Relapse Prevention and Support Education, as well as ongoing Aftercare groups. VAMP offers an All Genders stream and a stream for Gay, Bi and Queer Men, and Gender Diverse folks are welcome to choose the stream that best matches their identity. Clients can either self-refer or can be referred by an agency/physician/health professional. Contact:
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Indigenous Support Services
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention by phone or online chat, for Indigenous people across Canada. Call toll-free 1-855-242-3310 or start a confidential chat with a counsellor.
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Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Indian Residential School Crisis Line is a national service for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience. Call toll-free 1-866-925-4419.
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society provides crisis services for Indigenous people across BC.
Adults/Elders line: 250-723-4050 Youth line: 250-723-2040. Or call toll free 1-800-588-8717.
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Métis Crisis Line
Métis Crisis Line is a service of Métis Nation British Columbia. Call 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722).
More Indigenous Mental Health Supports
Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention by phone or online chat, for Indigenous people across Canada. Call toll-free 1-855-242-3310 or start a confidential chat with a counsellor.
More Info
Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Indian Residential School Crisis Line is a national service for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience. Call toll-free 1-866-925-4419.
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society provides crisis services for Indigenous people across BC.
Adults/Elders line: 250-723-4050 Youth line: 250-723-2040. Or call toll free 1-800-588-8717.
More Info
Métis Crisis Line
Métis Crisis Line is a service of Métis Nation British Columbia. Call 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722).
More Indigenous Mental Health Supports
Free Money Coach
Free IT Phone Support
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YWCA TechLink offers free, friendly tech support over the phone and virtually for anyone in Metro Vancouver. Staffed by people with tech expertise who are looking to build their Canadian work experience, TechLink will help you with general IT and tech-related queries, like:
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Non-Violent Communication / Compassionate Communication
ON HOLD DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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When: Monday and Tuesday evenings,
6:30pm - 9:00pm (starts on time) Where: 1755 East 11th Ave, 3rd Floor, Vancouver (half a block east of Commercial on E 11th Ave.) Cost: Free Nonviolent Communication (abbreviated NVC, also called Compassionate Communication or Collaborative Communication) is a communication process based on the principles of nonviolence - the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. It teaches some techniques for conflict-resolving, focusing on empathy. There are gatherings for NVC in many places, including in Vancouver. Why the giraffes? NVC uses two animals as symbols. The giraffe is the land animal with the biggest heart. With her long neck she has a good overview and clear vision. The giraffe stands for compassionate communication. The second animal is the wolf. Wolf language is about judging, criticizing, analyzing, moralizing and accusing. When we feel unfairly treated, accused or when we want to impose our wishes, we tend to use the language of the wolf. |
Pain Self-Management Program:
Learn Skills to Move from a Pain Centered Life to a Function Centered Life
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Persons with chronic health conditions and family members can participate in self-management programs offered in communities throughout BC at no cost. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition(s).
The workshops covers; diabetes, chronic disease and chronic pain. To find the nearest workshop in your area click here. |
Aboriginal Wellness Program
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First Nations and Aboriginal as well as mainstream therapeutic practices of health and wellness are offered. Adult counselling is provided for a variety of issues, such as trauma, residential school, grief & loss, depression, anxiety and addiction.
Traditional medicines and practices, hands-on traditional/spiritual and Reiki sessions, Elders, cultural teachings, and ceremonies may also be available. Contact: 604-675-2551 or aboriginalwellnessprogram@vch.ca |
Disability Tax Credit
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The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
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| Disability Tax Credit 2020 |