Resources listed include:
Domestic Violence - Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - Cancer Support Groups - Anxiety - Depression in Men
Domestic Violence
VictimLinkBC
24hr information and referral to a local victim service program (1-800-563-0808).
Victim Services in BC - Ministry of Justice
Provides information about all victim services programs offered throughout B.C. This website will help you find community-based and police-based programs in your area.
Ending Violence Association of B.C.
Provides information sheets about third party reporting and community-based and police-based programs.
Victimsinfo.ca
An Online Resource for Victims & Witnesses of Crime in BC.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) is a non-profit volunteer organization committed to helping people help themselves and deal with crisis. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week the Crisis Centre provides emotional support to youth, adults and seniors in distress.
Crisis Centre
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433): for individuals who are or know someone who is having thoughts of suicide. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and in up to 140 languages. Operated in partnership with Crisis Line Association of BC.
Seniors Distress Line
Seniors in British Columbia can call 604-872-1234 for telephone support from a trained volunteer at the Crisis Centre on topics specific to older adults. Topics may include suicide, retirement, stress, relocation, loss of a loved one, physical or mental health issues, emotional support, or help working through a problem. The Seniors Distress Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and in up to 140 languages.
Youth in BC
Online crisis service for youth (up to 25 years of age) to chat 1-on-1 with a trained volunteer from the Crisis Centre. A range of topics can be discussed such as suicide, sexuality, depression, stress, and relationships. Youth in BC online chat is available from noon to 1am daily.
Crisis Centre Chat
Online crisis service for adults (older than 25 years) to chat 1-on-1 with a trained volunteer from the Crisis Centre. A range of topics can be discussed such as suicide, mental illness, stress, physical health, work, relationship conflicts, parenting, caregiving, and other family issues. Crisis Centre Chat is available from noon to 1am daily.
Cancer Support Groups
Prostate Cancer Support Group Vancouver
A volunteer organization that is associated with Prostate Cancer Foundation of British Columbia and Prostate Cancer Canada Network–a national charitable organization dedicated to fostering scientific research and improving the lives of men with prostate cancer.
BC Cancer Support Programs
See what programs are offered across the province.
Callanish
Callanish creates a healing space for people who have been irrevocably changed by cancer.
It inspires those who are living with and/or dying from cancer to reconnect with the essentials of life—and in doing so, to feel soothed, strengthened and restored. At the heart of Callanish is a weeklong retreat that provides a gentle catalyst for revitalizing the spirit. After more than 20 years and close to 100 retreats, Callanish has evolved into a far-reaching community deeply rooted in the fundamentals of what it means to be human.
Mesothelioma - Information and Resources
Since 2006, Asbestos.com has served as an advocacy center that provides hope and delivers quality resources and information for patients and loved ones coping with mesothelioma. Our vision is a world where everyone with mesothelioma has free access to information, services and support to overcome this disease and live longer, healthier lives alongside their loved ones.