MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
free adult mental health resources
Bounce Back
A free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth aged 15+ years manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
A doctor's referral is required
A free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth aged 15+ years manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
A doctor's referral is required
My Anxiety Plan (MAP) - Self-directed therapy (CBT)
The MAP program was created for adults with mild to moderate anxiety problems. It is based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based psychological treatment that was developed through decades of scientific research and has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for anxiety problems. MAP includes 6 easy to navigate units with 45 lessons. There is also a large selection of other useful free resources available on the website.
You can register for free and use the service by clicking the link here
The MAP program was created for adults with mild to moderate anxiety problems. It is based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based psychological treatment that was developed through decades of scientific research and has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for anxiety problems. MAP includes 6 easy to navigate units with 45 lessons. There is also a large selection of other useful free resources available on the website.
You can register for free and use the service by clicking the link here
Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Centres
Your local Mental Health and Substance Use Centre has an interdisciplinary team whose members work
together with the person to help achieve their recovery goals.
Services include assessments, medication reviews and monitoring, crisis interventions, navigating the system, counselling (limited access based upon a threshold being met), education around mental illness and
treatment options. Access to this service is geography based - you must live in the area the centre serves.
Fraser Health residents can contact their local Mental Health Centre here
Vancouver Coastal Health residents can contact their local Mental Health Centre here
No physician referral required. Accessing the Mental Health Centres is free
Your local Mental Health and Substance Use Centre has an interdisciplinary team whose members work
together with the person to help achieve their recovery goals.
Services include assessments, medication reviews and monitoring, crisis interventions, navigating the system, counselling (limited access based upon a threshold being met), education around mental illness and
treatment options. Access to this service is geography based - you must live in the area the centre serves.
Fraser Health residents can contact their local Mental Health Centre here
Vancouver Coastal Health residents can contact their local Mental Health Centre here
No physician referral required. Accessing the Mental Health Centres is free
Fee based ADULT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Low Cost/Free Counselling
Willow Tree Counselling have compiled a list of lower-cost, sliding-scale and free counselling services in Metro Vancouver which is updated quarterly.
You can find the list by cliking on the icon or here
Willow Tree Counselling have compiled a list of lower-cost, sliding-scale and free counselling services in Metro Vancouver which is updated quarterly.
You can find the list by cliking on the icon or here
Finding a Counsellor - BCACC
Counsellors will typically have a master’s degree (MA, MEd, MC).
Counsellors will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or help you to find ways of coping. There are a range of different approaches or therapies that can be used. The type of therapy used will depend on your counsellor's preferences, the issues you are facing and the way you think.
If you think a counsellor could help you, the BCACC website can help you find a registered counsellor that best suits your needs. Click on the icon or here for more information
Please note that the counsellor services listed on this website are not covered by MSP
Those with extended health benefits may have part of the cost covered by their plan
and a doctor's note/referral is not usually required
Please check your individual plan for more information
Counsellors will typically have a master’s degree (MA, MEd, MC).
Counsellors will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or help you to find ways of coping. There are a range of different approaches or therapies that can be used. The type of therapy used will depend on your counsellor's preferences, the issues you are facing and the way you think.
If you think a counsellor could help you, the BCACC website can help you find a registered counsellor that best suits your needs. Click on the icon or here for more information
Please note that the counsellor services listed on this website are not covered by MSP
Those with extended health benefits may have part of the cost covered by their plan
and a doctor's note/referral is not usually required
Please check your individual plan for more information
Find a Psychologist - BC Psychological Association (BCPA)
Psychologists will typically have a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD).
Psychologists have professional training and clinical skills to diagnose and help people learn to cope more effectively with life issues and mental health problems including people who feel depressed, angry, or anxious for a long time, those who want help for a chronic condition that is interfering with their lives or those with short-term problems they want help navigating, such as feeling overwhelmed by a new job or grieving the death of a family member. Some common types of therapy used by psychologists include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal, humanistic, psychodynamic, or combinations of a few therapy styles.
If you think a psychologist could help you, the BCPA website can help you find a registered psychologist that best suits your needs. Click on the icon or here for more information
Please note that psychologist services are not covered by MSP
Those with extended health benefits may have part of the cost covered by their plan
and a doctor's note/referral is not usually required
Please check your individual plan for more information
Psychologists will typically have a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD).
Psychologists have professional training and clinical skills to diagnose and help people learn to cope more effectively with life issues and mental health problems including people who feel depressed, angry, or anxious for a long time, those who want help for a chronic condition that is interfering with their lives or those with short-term problems they want help navigating, such as feeling overwhelmed by a new job or grieving the death of a family member. Some common types of therapy used by psychologists include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal, humanistic, psychodynamic, or combinations of a few therapy styles.
If you think a psychologist could help you, the BCPA website can help you find a registered psychologist that best suits your needs. Click on the icon or here for more information
Please note that psychologist services are not covered by MSP
Those with extended health benefits may have part of the cost covered by their plan
and a doctor's note/referral is not usually required
Please check your individual plan for more information