Counselling Resources

Anxiety Canada provides free online, strategies and resources to manage anxiety. Resources for children, teens, parents and educators. Download the free Mindshift app.

Crisis Centre BC offers immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential support and follow-up to youth, adults, and seniors throughout 24/7 phone lines and online services. Education and training programs that promote mental wellness.

Foundry BC offers virtual drop-in counselling sessions, youth and caregiver peer support, primary care and group offerings to young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers! You can also download the FOUNDRY BC app to book appointments, get support and workshops.

Kelty Mental Health provides mental health, substance use and disordered eating information, resources, and peer support to families across BC. All of our services are free of charge, and you can reach us over the phone (1-800-665-1822), by email (keltycentre@cw.bc.ca)

Kids Help Phone’s non-judgmental, inclusive services are available 24/7 to young people across Canada. For kids, teens and young adults. Text (686868), IM (KidsHelpPhone.ca) or Call (1-800-668-6868). Whenever you need to talk, we’re open.

START  offers support for children and teens aged 6 to 18 years who are experiencing the rapid onset (in the past 2-4 weeks) of extreme mental health symptoms resulting in the child/teen being unable to participate in their typical daily activities or relationships.  Youth, families, schools and medical professionals can directly access our services by contacting the START Team at 1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811).

Youth Space offers emotional support and crisis chat line for anyone under 30yrs old in Canada. Open 6pm-midnight PST, 365 days a year. Call or text 778-783-0177, or IM youthspace.ca

Training and Webinars

AnxietyCanada programs are focused on increasing awareness of anxiety disorders and promoting education and evidence-based treatments. Trained clinicians present full-day workshops to teachers and parents on how to recognize anxiety disorders and apply tools that help manage anxiety. An annual “Info-Nite” in Vancouver has evolved into mini-sessions held throughout the year.  Provides a self-help-based resource for youth that addresses all the major anxiety disorders and teaches management strategies. It features an “Anxiety 101” quiz and sections on facing fears, thinking right, ways to chill, healthy habits and common problems.

The Crisis Centre’s Youth Programming provides the building blocks for life-long resilience and well-being through single workshops and multi-session programming. Our interactive and practical programs are suitable for youth aged 12 through 24. We work with schools, community-based programs and alternative programs for youth with social, behavioural, learning and mental health challenges.
Programs for grades 6-12.

Mental Health Literacy Sites

TeenMentalHealth.org (soon to be MentalHealthLiteracy.org)
Tips on questions to ask and how to talk to medical professionals.