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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
THROUGHOUT BC
CounsellingBC.com
This site has compiled a comprehensive listing
of service providing agencies in the province of BC.
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
The BCACC provides information about
counselling in British Columbia, as well as referrals by phone or
on-line. It also provides information about the regulation of members,
and the code of ethics governing counsellors.
British Columbia Psychological Association
BCPA is committed to the psychological
well-being of all British Columbians. Whether you are looking for
psychological treatment, a psychological evaluation or consultant
services, the BCPA referral service can help. The Referral Service
represents 150 registered psychologists in British Columbia. If you prefer
to talk to someone, please call 1-800-730-0522 (or 730-0522 in the Lower
Mainland
The Red Book Online
This site is a search
engine for the Red Book which has a vast number of resource listings for
the Lower Mainland.
TRAUMA RESOURCES
Mental Health Net
This site is not in B.C. but it is a wonderful resource. It offers a huge
amount of useful information on mental health. Over 9,000 resources are
indexed at present.
Mental Health Consumer Net Connections
A comprehensive list of
Mental Health links and articles compiled by consumers of services in BC.
Victim Services
The Government of BC
funds over 150 programs, run by non-profit agencies and local police
detachments, that provide information about the justice system, practical
help, emotional support and referrals to other appropriate programs. These
services include a toll-free, province-wide telephone service: Victim LINK
1-800-563-0808
Labyrinth Centre for Dissociation (Victoria BC)
Labyrinth provides
psychotherapy services to those who have suffered major intrusive trauma
in their lives.
David Baldwin’s Trauma Pages
A compendium of articles, links, resources on
trauma compiled by trauma specialist Dr. David Baldwin
Trauma Resources.Org
This site is a professionally reviewed, non-commercial website for those
who live with or work with psychological or emotional trauma and trauma
rooted in early life and relationship problems.
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES
Safer Suicide Prevention
Works to reduce
suicide risk among those in crisis, to assist family and friends who care
about them, and to promote healing among those bereaved by suicide.
Provides crisis management, individual and group counselling, suicide
bereavement work, community education and training, client advocacy,
hospital liaison, and professional consultation. No website at this
time. Contact Information: Tel: 604-879-9251
Fax: 604-879-7463 300-2425 Quebec Street,
Vancouver, BC V5T 4L6 ...
Crisis Centre (Vancouver)
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
Centre of British Columbia is a volunteer organization committed to
helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis.
Women Against
Violence Against Women (WAVAW)
Operates 24-hour a
crisis line for survivors of rape or sexual violence, offering
information, immediate support, and referral. Also provides support
groups, public education through speaking engagements and information
fairs, and liaison with community and professional groups. Offers
advocacy; assistance with completion of legal forms and compensation
applications; information and referral; and accompaniment to police,
hospital, and court.
Crisis Pregnancy
Centres
These sites located
throughout the lower mainland provide information and peer counselling for
women with unplanned or problem pregnancies. Information is available
regarding pregnancy, abortion techniques, and abortion alternatives.
Centres also offer pregnancy tests, prenatal instruction, accommodation
search assistance, maternity and baby clothes, referrals, advocacy, and
post-abortion grief support. All services are free and confidential.
MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS
Vancouver Coastal Health:
Addictions
Drug and alcohol addiction can
affect anyone regardless of
age, race, religion, socio-economic status, education, or
geographic location. Addiction is an illness, and one that can be treated.
From residential treatment centres to out-patient detox services,
Vancouver Coastal Health provides support to help those struggling with
addiction to overcome their difficulties.
National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH)
NIMH
is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research
focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental
disorders and the promotion of mental health
Ministry of Health
(BC)
These services focus
on health promotion, prevention, treatment and recovery, and support
individuals' and families' resiliency and self-care
MEN’S RESOURCES
B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
This non-profit society provides therapeutic services for males who have
been sexually abused at some time in their lives.
Gay Men's Counselling
This site provides useful online counselling resource for Gay Men within
BC and outside of BC.
BC Men’s Resource
Centre
Works to ensure
balance in matters relating to men, and advocates change in areas of bias
and inequality. Areas of focus include parenting, anger management, and
family violence. Offers individual, couple, and family counselling, and
has a comprehensive library featuring books, articles, tapes, and videos
about men's issues.
Contact Information: (604) 878-9033 590
West Broadway, Suite 2, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E9
WOMEN'S SERVICES
BC Women's Hospital
Women's Hospital & Health Centre is the leader in
women's health and the only academic maternity centre and specialized
women's health facility in the province.
Vancouver Women's Health Collective
The
aim is to
empower women to take control of their own health care.
Battered Women's Support Services
Battered Women's Support Services provides
counselling and advocacy for women survivors of violence in relationships.
We also provide education and training on violence against women and
related issues
Women Against
Violence Against Women
Operates 24-hour a crisis line for survivors of
rape or sexual violence, offering information, immediate support, and
referral. Also provides support groups, advocacy; assistance with
completion of legal forms and compensation applications; information and
referral; and accompaniment to police, hospital, and court.
BC Transition
Houses
Transition houses
provide temporary housing in a safe, secure environment for women and
their children leaving abusive relationships.
Stopping the Violence Programs
Free
community-based counselling programs for women who have experienced sexual
assault, relationship violence or childhood abuse.
PARENTING
BC Parent
Non-profit organization which provides resources,
newsletter, education and activities to parents and families.
Parent Support Services
of BC
To prevent child abuse and to promote healthy
relationships by supporting parenting, families, and communities.
Single Parents
Non-profit society providing resources,
newsletter, education and activities to single parents.
Children Who
Witness Abuse Program
Free
community-based program provides individual and group counselling services
for children who witness abuse of a parent.
