some useful resources and links
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Vancouver Support Service Resources: BC211: http://www.bc211.ca/
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Vancouver Access & Assessment Centre: http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/vancouver-access-assessment-centre
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Mood Disorders Association of BC: http://www.mdabc.net/
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Canadian Mental Health Association: http://www.cmha.ca/
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Mindful Self-Compassion: http://www.mindfulselfcompassion.org/
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Centre for Loss and Transition: http://www.centerforloss.com/
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QMUNITY- BC's Queer Resource Centre: http://www.qmunity.ca/
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Multicultural Counselling: https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/counselling/
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Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh3PnK-opMlVms8IZSsAgXeax0QY0cc8l_p-TvbN5meUJ5ycimI_nd0aAncXEALw_wcB
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8: Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
F YOU ARE IN CRISIS CALL:
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310 Mental Health: The line will connect you to the first available crisis line worker in BC from a network of ten crisis lines. Simply dial 310-6789 (no area code).
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Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre: Provides confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. Call 604 872-3311 (Greater Vancouver), or toll-free 1 800 SUICIDE (784-2433), or visit: crisiscentre.bc.ca.
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The KUU-US Crisis Response Service: Provides 24/7 culturally-aware crisis support to Indigenous people in B.C. Call 1-800-588-8717 or visit: kuu-uscrisisline.ca.
Anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604.951.8855 | 1.877.820.7444
Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
Crisis Centre: http://crisiscentre.bc.ca
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