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As we have been walking through Sanctuary's Mental Health course this season, we have heard a need for access to resources. 

Whether you're looking to learn more about how to support someone, or if you're seeking support for yourself, we hope this list will guide you in a good way! 

Last updated: Oct 11, 2022. 

ACCESS TO CRISIS CARE & THERAPY

  1. Crisis Centre: 24/7 crisis care for youth, adults & seniors

  2. Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for help any time of day or night, from anywhere across BC. It’s a free call. If someone talks about ending their life and you don’t know how serious the situation is, call for advice. It’s better to ask for help early—don’t wait and see if it will get worse.

  3. Here2Talk: Free Counselling for Post-Secondary Students. Through this program, all students – domestic or international – currently registered in a B.C. post-secondary institution have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web.

  4. KidsHelp Phone: Free Counselling for Kids, Youth & Young Adults via phone or chat.

  5. Care to Speak: A peer-based phone, text, and webchat service providing free and confidential support to health and social support workers in BC.

  6. Barnabas Counselling Bursary: is cost a barrier to giving therapy a try? Email Pastor Bekah for a (confidential) referral to Arbour Counselling for one free session. A bursary exists for further sessions if you'd like to continue and sessions are based on a sliding scale model. Click here for more info on who could benefit from therapy.

 

BOOKS, VIDEOS  & ARTICLES

  1. BOOK | The Wisdom of Your Body by Dr. Hillary McBride. Themes: Embodiment, Mental Health, Therapy, Chronic Pain, Faith

  2. BOOK | Try Softer by Aundi Kolber. Themes: Anxiety, stress, faith, boundaries

  3. ARTICLE | Worry About Worrying: Why Anxiety Makes us Feel Guilty by Pastor and author J.D. Peabody. About the author's experience with OCD and how anxiety once felt like “having a sinfully inadequate faith”. Discover within scripture God’s love and mercy, rather than condemnation, for those experiencing anxiety.

  4. ARTICLE | Menopause & Mental Health by the University of Alberta

  5. ARTICLE | Back to School by Amy Deutscher from Sanctuary Health. Outlines how parents can support their children's well-being amidst the change and sensory overload that comes with a new school year. A previous blog post dives into how youth can prioritize their mental health during the school year.

  6. VIDEO | TED Talk: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) by Dr. Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

 

WEBSITES

  1. HealthLink BC's Mental Health & Substance Use Resource List

  2. Mental Health BC: Info & resource directory (for yourself or to support someone)

  3. Reproductive Mental Health: a website to support women around the area of Reproductive Health

  4. Heads Up Guys: based out of the University of British Columbia and is part of the Men’s Depression and Suicide Network, a Canada-wide initiative to develop resources, services and programs to improve the mental health and well-being of men. Their website provides information, tips and advice to support men in their fight against depression.

  5. KidsHelp Phone Worry Rockets Game: KidsHelp Phone has lots of good resources for kids and adults alike - like this game that lets you "launch" your worries away on a rocket! 

  6. Parent Cue: a faith-based parenting resource. They have a page dedicated to parenting and mental health. 

COURSES

  1. BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ 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.

  2. Sanctuary Mental Health Course: we are journeying through this course specially designed for churches. You're welcome to check out our Women's or Men's group.