{"id":232,"date":"2011-05-12T14:12:48","date_gmt":"2011-05-12T21:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.155.6.59\/south-counselling\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T09:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:42:10","slug":"links-to-outside-agencies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/moscrop-studentservices\/links-to-outside-agencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Links to Helpful Resources\/Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOTE: IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Child & Youth Mental Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s\u00a0Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)<\/strong> teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (up to 18 years of age) and their families at no cost. These clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *Burnaby South location: Suite #201- 7645 Kingsway, Burnaby\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *Drop ins are on Thursdays 12:00-4:00pm<\/p>\n

Youth in BC Crisis Centre<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Crisis Centre website offers confidential, live chats with volunteers trained to deal with youth in crisis.
\n24 hour crisis line \u2022 604-872-3311
\n1-800-SUICIDE \u2022 1-800-784-2433<\/p>\n

Kids Help Phone<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffers 24\/7 counselling either online or on the phone. It’s safe, private, and non-judgemental.
\n24 hour line \u2022 1-800-668-6868<\/p>\n

youthspace.ca<\/strong><\/a>
\nYouthspace a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for all youth to chat in, no matter what your background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle or culture. Youthspace.ca is made up of a community of volunteers who\u00a0are trained in emotional support, crisis response, and ASIST Suicide First Aid. They are open every day from 6:00 pm to midnight Pacific Standard Time and all chats are anonymous.
\nChat online at youthspace.ca
\nText to chat \u2022 778-783-0177<\/p>\n

Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment (START)<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment (START) Team provides confidential mental health crisis intervention services for children and teens. Youth, families, schools and medical professionals can directly access their services by contacting the START Team at 1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)<\/strong>. Hours of operation are\u00a0Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends and holidays noon to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Erase Bullying<\/strong><\/a>
\nMinistry of Education website that offers resources on bullying, as well as an online tool<\/a> for students to report bullying.<\/p>\n

Odyssey:\u00a0 Substance Abuse Services for Youth and Families<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Offering counselling programs for youth and families struggling with issues related to substance abuse.\u00a0 Youth can take part in the wide range of services including individual and family counselling, drop-in, social-recreational activities, crisis intervention referrals, and substance abuse education.
\n518 Howard Avenue, Burnaby,\u00a0 Tel: 604.299.6377<\/p>\n

Cameray Child and Family Services<\/a>
\n<\/strong>A community-based agency committed to the strengthening of individuals and families through a spectrum of services including counselling, education, outreach and advocacy.
\n#102 – 5623 Imperial Street
\nBurnaby BC V5J 1G1
\nEmail:\u00a0admin@cameray.ca<\/a>
\nPhone: 604-436-9449
\nFax: 604-436-1990
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Burnaby Youth Clinic<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Burnaby Youth Clinic provides free, confidential information and education regarding sexuality and health to youth 21 and under. This includes:<\/p>\n