Support Services
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Scroll down for some free and or affordable counselling, online tools, workshops and gatherings, complementary health and financial ideas which can provide support.
Also, CMHA-Vancouver offers other support, besides Get Set & Connect. Click below for more info about these programs and services. If you would like to share some resources, please contact a coach or submit below.
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Education Series for Families / Supporters
of People With Mental Illness/Concurrent Disorders
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When: October 9 to November 27, 2018
(Tuesday Nights) Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where:: Evergreen Community Health Center, 3425 Crowley Dr., Vancouver (a block South from the Joyce Skytrain Station) Cost: Free but registration required; see contact info below The Family Support and Involvement team at Vancouver Coastal Health is offering an 8-week psychoeducational program for family and friends of individuals who live with mental illness or concurrent disorders. The group is co-facilitated by VCH Family Support and Involvement staff and a family member. The series will also feature guest presenters, such as health care providers from Vancouver Coastal Health, on various topics. Topics include, but are not limited to:
This is a closed group; registration is required. To register, please contact isabella.mori@vch.ca or 604 314-9032 |
Suicide Counselling and Prevention
Suicide prevention counselling line: 1-800-SUICIDE
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 counselling services for individuals, couples, or families struggling with challenges in relationships, parenting, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, change and transition, or substance use. Contact Email counselling@southvan.org |
Free Drop-In Acupuncture
Free Counselling in East Vancouver
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Where: 920 East Hastings
When: Every Monday, 5pm - 6pm Cost: Free Reach Community Health Clinic offers a FREE drop-in counselling support group. It is held at Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre on East Hastings in the Senior’s Centre. It’s a process-oriented group, that sometimes involves music and mindfulness. No registration required. Call for more info: 604-257-6949 |
Free Money Coach
Non-Violent Communication / Compassionate Communication
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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. |
Affordable Counselling
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Find lasting solutions for relationship discord, depression, self-esteem issues, unresolved trauma, and other obstacles in your way. Vancouver's, ProChoices clinic makes quality therapy accessible to everyone.
We do not need a doctor referral to use our counselling services. Appointments: admin@prochoices.ca Fees: $20.00 minimum donation |
Free Counselling in the West End
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The free community counselling centre provides free counselling service to help people cope with loneliness and stress caused by different life circumstances.
This service is provided by a university intern Counsellor that works under the supervision of a registered clinical counsellor. When: Wednesdays 9:40am – 1:15pm and Thursdays 9:45-2:30pm Please call the front desk at 604-683-2554 to make an appointment Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton Street). |
Pain Self-Management Program:
Learn Skills to Move from a Pain Centered Life to a Function Centered Life
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Description
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. |
Moving Forward Family Services offers Pay What You Can Counselling
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Want Counselling? Call 778-321-3054
by movingforwardfamilies At Moving Forward Family Services, we figure it’s worth a try to do something different, to be something different. We invite you to be an agent of change in your life and the lives of those around you. Transform any area of your life today. Services are provided by insured and highly qualified, fully supervised Registered Clinical Counsellors, Registered Social Workers with Masters Degrees, and interns from accredited Masters. Fees are Pay What You Can. |
Sliding-Scale Counselling
Women's Health Collective
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Free Counselling for self-identified women
Counselling is a therapeutic relationship between a qualified counsellor and the client. Counselling offers an objectice perspective, thus enabling the client to gain insights and strategies to assist in managing their particular situation. We can help you through a broad range of of issues including: - Identity issues -Lack of Motivation - Life events and transitions -Self-esteem -Stress Management -Childhood trauma -Sexual/emotional/physical abuse -Suicidal thoughts -Anger Management -Anxiety and panic -Body image/disorder eating - Depression -Family or relationship issues -Grief and loss Call to book an appointment: 604-736-5262 |
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Free CounsellingFREE Counselling LGBTQ
Every day we live with a range of issues for which counselling can be helpful. Our counselling program is a professional, volunteer-based service which provides free short-term counselling. Working collaboratively with the client, counsellors offer a variety of approaches based on their education and experience. The counsellor’s role is to facilitate the client’s work in ways that respect the client’s values, personal resources and capacity for self determination. The skills you learn can enrich your relationships and become part of your everyday life. To book your free counselling sessions (to a maximum of up to twelve sessions)or to find out more information, please call 604-684-5307 ext. 100 or email at reception@qmunity.ca |
Aboriginal Wellness Program
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Adult Counselling
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 |
Voices and Visions Drop-In Support Groups
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These two groups explores living well with voices and/or visions; What do these experiences mean to you? An inclusive and non-judgmental environment. Based on the International Hearing Voices Network.
Open to all. You do not have to be a mental health team client. When: Second & Fourth Saturdays of the month Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm Where: Open Door Group 300 - 30 E 6th Ave Vancouver - Board Room When: First & Third Fridays of the month Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm Where: Grandview-Woodlands Mental Health Team 310-1669 East Broadway Questions? Call 604-708-5276 |
Hearing Voices Network Study Club
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This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss and watch videos plus read and discuss literature related to the International Hearing Voices Network.
When: Monthly on various Friday evenings from 6:30 - 8pm To be added to the E-list for this group: Call 604-708-5276 Where: Meeting Room #2 Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver |
Disability Tax Credit
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.