A non-profit organization that provides education and support to people with Alzheimer’s disease, and their families, physicians and health care providers.
A non-profit organization formed to increase awareness of anxiety disorders, promote education of the general public, affected persons, and health care providers; and increase access to evidence-based resources and treatments.
A non-profit organization whose aim is to promote the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of people who suffer from them.
Al-Anon, known as Alateen for younger members, is an international organization that offers self-help programs for families and friends of alcoholics, within a policy of anonymity.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services to mentally ill children and their families.
HeretoHelp is a website of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information, groups working together to help people better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems and live a healthier life.
A resource for children, youth and families related to mental health and substance use issues located at the BC Children’s Hospital site.
As part of Children’s and Women’s Health Centre, this provincial facility offers specialized services to children (birth to age 19) with disabilities, their families and communities throughout British Columbia.
In June 2000, the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health (the FORCE) became a registered non-profit organization.
FPSC is a multi-site health organization providing specialized hospital and community-based assessment, treatment and clinical case management services for adults with mental health disorders who are in conflict with the law.
Provide support and education to people with a mood disorder, their families and friends.
A non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related disorders.
The site provides information and resources on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder and other complex developmental needs, as well as details on the Asante Centre and its services.
A non-profit organization which aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and full community inclusion for people with autism in British Columbia. They provide referral, advocacy, information and support services.
This organization delivers support and services to people with developmental disabilities, children with special needs and their families in British Columbia.
A non-profit organization whose aim is to strengthen and support families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability.
A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization with a mandate to raise public and political awareness of issues that concern people with disabilities.
The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance’s information for persons with disabilities, including employment strategies and disability assistance application procedures.
The professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders.
A non-profit organization which educates, supports and advocates for services around the issue of eating disorders in British Columbia.
A non-profit organization which provides information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.
This service provides links to support groups, prevention projects, resource centres and experts on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
FASlink is a Canadian Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society which provides support, information, advocacy and a discussion forum.
A partnership between the B.C. government, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, B.C.'s gaming service providers and local governments. The site provides useful information on responsible gambling and assistance for those seeking help for problem gambling.
A national charitable organization dedicated to safety with a mission to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. The council considers gambling addiction a community safety and crime prevention issue.
The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch regulates all gaming in British Columbia. The site includes information and support for problem gambling.
B.C.’s health care services are managed and delivered the health authorities. This site will direct you to the health authority in your area.
The provincial crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those in greatest need.
All assisted living residences are required to be registered with the Assisted Living Registrar.
The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation makes a difference in the lives of British Columbians trying to overcome social and economic barriers. On this page, you'll find more information about income supports, services for people with disabilities and employment support services.
BC Employment and Assistance Program: Information about BC Employment and Assistance.
The Employment Program of BC launched on April 2, 2012 to help unemployed British Columbians find a job.
A Vancouver Coastal Health service, which provides counselling and groups for substance-use-affected lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gendered, queer and Two Spirit communities.
QMUNITY is BC’s queer resource centre – the hub for the lesbian, gay, trans*, bi and queer community program, training and advocacy. Health related resources are available including mental health and substance use.
An organization concerned with promoting the mental health of British Columbians and supporting the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
A community-based society that supports people facing the challenges of mental illness with social, vocational, recreation, advocacy and housing programs.
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition is an independent civil society network of organizations and individuals working to improve Canada's drug policies.
An organization that supports communities that identify and seek to address mental health and substance use concerns.
A not-for-profit membership association that supports and promotes the profession of social work and advocates for social justice.
The regulatory body for the practice of social work in British Columbia.
A voluntary association of British Columbia’s medical doctors who works for the improvement of medical education, health care legislation, hospital and other health services.
This membership association provides leadership for the advancement and promotion of the profession and science of psychology.
A provincial professional association committed to supporting its members in being recognized, valued and respected as vital partners in the promotion of health, independence and quality of life for British Columbians.
Therapeutic recreation utilizes treatment, education and recreation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and social limitations to enhance a person’s quality of life.
The mandate of the college is to protect the public through the regulation of medical practice by licensed medical practitioners.
The college’s role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners.
The college is responsible for assuring a safe, accountable and ethical level of psychiatric nursing practice.
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of B.C.
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families, educating the public and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
An organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research.
A national agency that informs decisions, actions and the public debate on substance abuse issues.
An Ontario public hospital providing direct patient care for people with mental health and addiction problems. The centre is also a research facility, an educational and training institute, and a community-based organization providing health promotion and prevention services.
A partnership between the University of Victoria and B.C.’s other four major universities, with a mission to create an internationally recognized centre dedicated to research and knowledge exchange on substance use, harm reduction and addiction.
A research centre within the faculty of health sciences at Simon Fraser University. Their mandate is to conduct research that can be applied to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of mental health and addiction services in British Columbia.
An interdisciplinary research group in the faculty of health sciences at Simon Fraser University.
A collaborative, interdisciplinary research network based at UBC.
A non-government not-for-profit committed to improving the health of B.C. youth through research, education and community based projects.
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research supports a vibrant research community in B.C. that is recognized worldwide for innovative discoveries that improve health and save lives.
Al-Anon, known as Alateen for younger members, offers self-help programs for families and friends of alcoholics, within a policy of anonymity.
This website describes the Cocaine Anonymous program and philosophy, and provides contact information for local support groups.
FASlink is a national non-profit organization that provides support, information, advocacy and a discussion forum.
LifeRing support groups provide access for women and men to community-based mutual self-help support groups for those who self-identify with problematic substance use.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime.
The site describes the program and provides a list of meetings throughout British Columbia.
A group of users and former users who work to improve the lives of people who use illicit drugs through user-based peer support and education.
A provincially-funded program which provides prevention, cessation and enforcement resources to B.C. health and education professionals, school and community-based prevention workers, government and non-government agencies, health authorities and any organization working in tobacco prevention, cessation or control.