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British Columbia Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

Farmer Specific Resources

Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
https://iafbc.ca/

Farm Food Drink-Funding
http://farmfooddrink.ca/funding/

Suicide Hotlines and Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line (Kootenay Region)
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-426-7477 (Business)
crisisline@cmhakootenays.org

People in Need Crisis Line (CMHA Vernon)
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-545-8074 (Business)
crisisline_ed@shaw.ca

Kelowna Crisis Line
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-763-8008 (Business)
crisisline@kcr.ca
http://www.kcr.ca

Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Information Centre for Northern BC
250-563-1214 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-888-562-1214 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433) (BC wide line)
250-564-5736 (Business)
janice.breck@cmhawl.org
www.crisis-centre.ca

Crisis & Counselling Program (Williams Lake)
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-398-8220 (Business)
janice.breck@cmhawl.org

S.A.F.E.R. (Suicide Attempt Follow-up, Education, & Research
604-675-3985 (Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)
dammy.albach@vch.ca

Vancouver Island Crisis Society
1-888-494-3888 (crisis, 24/7 support)
250-753-2495 (Business)
info@vicrisis.ca
http://www.vicrisis.ca

Province-Wide British Columbia, BC
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (crisis, 24/7 support)
250-753-2495 (Business)
http://www.crisislines.bc.ca

310 Mental Health Support Line (province wide)
310-6789 (crisis, 24/7 support)
www.crisislines.bc.ca

North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society
250-949-6033 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-949-8333 (Business)
cparker@island.net

East Kootenay Crisis Line
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-426-5222 (Business)
cgagnon@cmhakootenays.org

Central Fraser Valley Telecare Crisis Line
604-852-9099 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
604-852-9099 (Business)
Debbie@iptell.com

West Kootenay - Boundary Regional Crisis Line
1-888-353-2273 (crisis, 24/7 Support)
250-364-2326 (Business)
crisisline@trailfair.ca

Fraser Health Crisis Line c/o Options Community Service
1-877-820-7444 (crisis, 24/7Support)
604-584-5811 (Business)
jackie.yurick@options.bc.ca

Support Groups

Abbotsford Peer Support Groups
Address: 2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC
Day and Time: first and third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm
Contact: Christine (604) 854-9404
Additional Information: Drop in

Burnaby Peer Support Groups
Address: Tommy Douglas library meeting room, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby
Day and Time: first and third Saturday of the month from 10:30-12:30pm
Contact: mdaburnabygroup@gmail.com
Additional Information: Drop in

New Westminster Peer Support Group
Address: Sherbrooke Lounge, Sherbrooke Centre, 260 Sherbrooke Street, New West, BC
Day and Time: Thursdays from 7-9pm
Contact: mdanewwest@gmail.com
Additional Information: Drop in

Richmond Peer Support Group
Address: Richmond General Hospital, 7000 Westminster Highway, Room # 4 in Rotunda
Day and Time: Second and fourth Mondays from 7-9pm
Contact: mdabc.richmond.group@gmail.com
Additional Information: Before 8pm use south entrance between Emergency and parkade, after 8pm use Emergency entrance only

Surrey Peer Support Group
Address: The "Roost" Clubhouse, 13582 68 Ave, Surrey
Day and Time: third Monday of the month from 6-8pm
Contact: Nuvi (604) 561.5344 MDAfacilitator@hotmail.com
Additional Information: drop in

Tri-City Peer Support Group
Address: Port Coquitlam, IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT VANCITY Suite 7100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St.
Day and Time: Fridays from 7-9pm
Contact: Carol tricity.mdabc@gmail.com
Additional Information: Drop in

Vancouver Peer Support Groups
Address: Raven Song, 2450 Ontario street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway), Room 101
Day and Time: Mondays from 1:30-3:30pm
Contact: ravensongmonday@gmail.com
Additional Information: Drop in

Tuesday Evening Support Group (formerly Jewish Support Group)
Address: Raven Song, 2450 Ontario street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway), Room 101
Day and Time:second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 6-8pm
Contact: Lisa lisakleiman2013@gmail.com
Contact: Dave davemda@gmail.com
Additional Information: drop in

East Van Support Group
Address: M.O.S.A.I.C office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
Day and Time: Fridays from 2-4pm
Contact: mosaicmda@gmail.com
Additional Information: drop in

MDA Wellness Recreation Group
Address: The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC, Suite 480- 789 West Pender St. Vancouver
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 5:45-7:45pm
Contact: mdaselfcareselfcompassion@gmail.com
Additional Information: the front door of the building will be locked at 6 so please arrive on time

Mindfulness
Address: The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC Suite 480- 789 West Pender St. Vancouver
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 6-8pm
Contact: mindful.mooddisorders@gmail.com
Additional Information: please arrive 15 minutes early

White Rock Support Group
Address: 15877 Pacific Ave, White Rock, BC
Day and Time: first and third Fridays of the month from 10-11:30am
Contact: 604.873.0103 Ext: 346

Cowichan Valley - Duncan Peer Support Group
Address: 3088 Gibbins Road, Duncan
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 4-5pm
Contact: Debbie (250) 715-0103
Additional Information: Drop in

North Island Support Group
Address: BC Schizophrenia Society Office, 850 East 12th Ave, Campbell River
Day and Time: Mondays from 7-9pm
Contact: (778) 348-0588 nimooddisorders.com
Additional Information: Drop in

Victoria Peer Support Groups
Address: Royal Jubilee Hospital Begbie Hall Woodward Room
Day and Time: first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: begbiemoodsupport@hotmail.com
Additional Information: Drop in

Capital Adult Support Group
Address: Island Community Mental Health, 125 Skinner Street
Day and Time: second and fourth Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: Ken (250) 475- 1843
Additional Information: drop in

Vernon Peer Support Group
Address: Canadian Mental Health Assoc., 3100 28th Avenue, Vernon
Day and Time: Fridays from 2:30-4pm
Contact: Patricia (250) 558-6900
Additional Information: Drop In

Powell River Peer Support Group
Address: Powell River Public Library, #100- 6975 Alberni Street, Powell River
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm
Contact: Jason (604) 223-0076
Additional Information: Drop in