If you or someone you know is looking for support, feel free to check out the resources below. If you’re not sure which of the resources below would be most helpful, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Josh.
SUPPORTS & COUNSELLING
ubc okanagan health and wellness resources
Use these links and phone numbers to access information and assistance that will help you make healthy choices and/or manage various mental health challenges and illness.
Website: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/links-and-resources/
UBC okanagan self-help resources
A PDF of mental Health resources at UBCO.
Alive Counselling
“We are a team of like-minded therapists in Kelowna, British Columbia providing Online Counselling and Walk &. Talk Therapy. We each have different subspecialties. The right fit with your counsellor and schedule is such an important part of counselling, so we are happy to help you find that.”
Contact: https://alivecounselling.com/contact
Website: https://alivecounselling.com/
Betterhelp
BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).
Contact: contact@betterhelp.com
Website: https://www.betterhelp.com/
Here2talk
Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it. Through this program, all students 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.
Contact:
Canada-wide toll free: 1-877-857-3397
Canada-wide direct: 604-642-5212
From Outside of Canada: 1-604-642-5212
Website: https://here2talk.ca/home
Sarah Larson Counselling
“I work diligently to maintain an open and accepting atmosphere welcoming all identities, cultures, and orientations into my counselling space. My aim is to create an environment that feels safe and inspires growth. I offer in-person sessions in my Kelowna office in Canada and online e-therapy to clients around the world.”
Contact: sarah@slarson.ca
Website: https://www.slarson.ca/
The stigman group
Men need better mental health support.
The weight of responsibility and lack of support can cause men to tough it out, leading to internal struggles and unaddressed mental health issues.
At The Stigman Group, we address head-on the stigma surrounding men's mental health - for men, by men.
We believe that strong, capable men are essential for a thriving society. By providing tailored support and empowering men to prioritize their mental well-being, we aim to help them reclaim their manhood with resilience, authenticity, and strength.
It's time to break the stigma.
Contact: info@thestigmangroup.com
Website: https://thestigmangroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestigmangroup/
Third Space Charity
Third Space Charity envisions a community in which mental wellness is prioritized, and quality mental health services are available to everyone. Their mission is to provide accessible mental health services and supports in a safe space.
All services are inclusive, and open to people from all backgrounds and contexts. Third Space Charity provides free, supportive counselling to youth 18-29 online or in person. This is possible through their graduate student counselling internship training program that provides comprehensive, quality training to graduate students of social work and counselling-related programs.
Contact: info@thirdspacecanada.org
Website: https://www.thirdspacecanada.org/
PRACTICAL RESOURCES
BE THERE
How to support a friend struggling with their mental health
Website: https://bethere.org/
here to help
To help you find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in BC. Explore strategies to help you take care of your own mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.
Website: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
SANCTUARY MENTAL HEALTH
These resources prepare communities of faith around the world to raise awareness, reduce stigma, support mental health, and promote mental wellbeing
Website: https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/
MyVision.org
Researchers have found close links between eye health and mental health. People with vision impairments often develop mental health problems like anxiety and depression because of the stress of living with their condition. People with mental health problems are also more likely to develop vision issues later in life.
To educate the public on this, we recently published a guide highlighting the link between mental health and vision health where we cover the following topics:
- How Vision Issues Affect Mental Health
- Which Vision Issues Have the Greatest Impact?
- Mental Health Disorders and Their Impact on Eye Health
- Kids' Vision and Mental Health
- Coping with Vision Problems, and more
Guide: https://myvision.org/guides/mental-health
Renew Bariatrics
Weight bias or stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. This bias can lead to discriminatory behavior that affects a person's self-esteem/mental health, employment opportunities, and even the quality of healthcare they receive. We've created a guide to educate communities on the mental health effects of weight stigma, and how to take control of both your physical and mental health to be able to live your best life.
Guide: renewbariatrics.com/mental-health-disorders-and-obesity/
CRISIS LINES
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
From anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Kelowna Crisis Line: 1-888-353-2273
Mental Health Support Line for BC: 310-6789