Help lines

310 Mental Health Support
310-6789 (no area code needed)
Emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health

Bounce Back (for youth and adults)
https://bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
1-866-639-0522
Help with mild to moderate depression

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
https://crisiscentre.bc.ca
604-872-3311; 1-800-784-2433
Help line and information when in crisis

Crisis Lines.bc.ca
https://crisislines.bc.ca
1-800-784-2433
If you or someone is considering suicide

Crisis Services Canada
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
1-833-456-4566
Help line and information when in crisis

Kids Help Phone
http://kidshelpphone
1-800-668-6868
Lots of topical issues for children and youth and free counselling

Professional Associations

American Psychological Association
www.apa.org

BC College of Social Workers
www.bccollegeofsocialworkers.ca

British Columbia Psychological Association
www.psychologists.bc.ca

Canadian Psychological Association
www.cpa.ca

Canadian Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology
www.crhspp.ca

College of Psychologists of British Columbia
www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association
https://cmha.ca/document-category/mental-health
Information on all aspects of mental health