Resources

Additional Resources

Here you will find resources to do with supporting mental health. We’ve included many specific to healthcare workers and COVID-19 and will continue to update these resources regularly.

Whether you’re looking for informative articles or helpful mobiles apps, you will find a wide variety of resource options here to suit your specific needs. Please feel free to review what’s offered here and use what you find helpful.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please feel free to send us an email: info@careforcaregivers.ca

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

  • Emergencies

    Dial 9-1-1

  • Move Forward Family Services

    Free phone counselling support during self isolation in BC. Our fully insured, fully supervised counselling interns are available to provide free, temporary telephone support to anyone in BC who may be struggling emotionally while in self-isolation. While typically our preference is for clients to come to our offices, we recognize that during this pandemic that this is not possible.

    Languages: English, Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog 

    Anyone wanting this service can call and leave a message, requesting telephone support, at 778-321-3054 or by email at counsellor@movingforwardfamilyservices.com 

    The initial session would consist of an intake; this intake would then go to our supervisor for review, who would then match the client up with an intern counsellor. Phone sessions may be offered once or twice a week, for up to three weeks, with the possibility of extension (in consultation with supervisor).

    Note: these are counselling/support sessions, and are not intended for clients who are in crisis. Clients in crisis should continue to contact Crisis Centres.

    Dial 9-1-1

  • Free Counselling for Essential Workers

    The Psychological Support Service offers “psychological first aid” telephone calls, free of charge, to any health care or other essential worker (19+) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  To connect, visit this webpage and request a support call.

  • Suicide Prevention

    Dial 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.

  • Canada Suicide Prevention Services

    Dial 1-833-456-4566 to receive 24h support if you are in crisis.

  • 310Mental Health Support

    Dial 310-6789 (no area code needed in BC) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. 

  • Hope for Wellness Help Line

    Dial 1-855-242-3310 for 24h mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada. You can also use this online chat box to connect.

  • Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service

    Dial 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in BC) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland) to find resources and support.

  • 8-1-1

    Call this free phone line (8-1-1) to speak to a health service navigator in BC who will connect you with information and services or connect you with a health care professional, such as a registered nurse.

  • Kids Help Phone

    1-800-668-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor, 24 hours a day.

ONLINE ARTICLES

ONE-PAGERS

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

  • Enhancing Psychological Health, Wellness, and Resilience

    This workshop is free during COVID-19 and addresses stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, and moral distress – issues that often affect those working in the continuing care sector. This self-paced online course is completed in an average of six hours. To access this free workshop, please visit SafeCare BC’s Learning Space.

     

  • Mental Health: Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

    This workshop is free during COVID-19 and examines best practices in developing a psychologically healthy workplace for employees. Average completion time is one hour. To access this free workshop, please visit SafeCare BC’s Learning Space.

  • Office Ergonomics

    This workshop is free during COVID19 and includes information on ergonomic strategies and how to adjust office furniture and computer equipment for maximum comfort and benefit. Average completion time is one hour. To access this free workshop, please visit SafeCare BC’s Learning Space.

  • BounceBack®

    This cognitive behavioural therapy program was developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association and is being offered during Covid-19 without a referral. This program uses a combination of individual activities completed on your own time and phone calls with a trained coach to guide you through the process.

  • BounceBack® Online

    This cognitive behavioural therapy program was developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. This modified version of the curriculum does not require a referral and includes access to 9 cognitive behavioural therapy-based online modules to complete at your leisure.

PRE-RECORDED WEBINARS AND MEDIA

BLOGS

VIDEOS

DEBT HELP - TIPS AND TOOLS

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