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BC-wide mental health resources
Looking for support with trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety?
Feeling out of balance and unsure where to turn?
Our team at Deep Sea Psychology offers online (video or phone) counselling and assessment services for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous allies, grounded in culturally informed, compassionate care. We work alongside you to create a supportive and relational space where healing, balance, and wellbeing are possible.
If you’re interested in connecting with a therapist who will listen without judgment and offer personalized support, you can book a consultation or appointment with us. Simply fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to help set up a time that works for you. You’re welcome to share any information that might help us match you with a therapist who best fits your needs — including cultural identity, preferences, or specific areas of support.
If you’re looking for other community-based services and resources in BC, we’ve also compiled a list below to help you access additional supports when needed.
Feeling out of balance and unsure where to turn?
Our team at Deep Sea Psychology offers online (video or phone) counselling and assessment services for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous allies, grounded in culturally informed, compassionate care. We work alongside you to create a supportive and relational space where healing, balance, and wellbeing are possible.
If you’re interested in connecting with a therapist who will listen without judgment and offer personalized support, you can book a consultation or appointment with us. Simply fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to help set up a time that works for you. You’re welcome to share any information that might help us match you with a therapist who best fits your needs — including cultural identity, preferences, or specific areas of support.
If you’re looking for other community-based services and resources in BC, we’ve also compiled a list below to help you access additional supports when needed.
🧡Mental health resources for Indigenous peoples in BC
Looking for Indigenous-specific mental health support?
Whether you’re looking for community-based support, crisis help, or ongoing counselling, you don’t have to navigate it alone. There are many trusted resources and organizations across BC that offer culturally grounded, trauma-informed care for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. These services can provide support for grief, trauma, mental health, and wellness rooted in community and culture.
At Deep Sea Psychology, our therapists are First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) approved providers, specializing in supporting Indigenous Peoples on their healing journeys. We offer a compassionate, culturally responsive space to help you heal in a way that feels right for you. If you prefer private, one-on-one online counselling with a therapist who understands the impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity, we are here to help.
👉 Reach out, book a virtual therapy session, or explore more Indigenous-specific resources below.
Whether you’re looking for community-based support, crisis help, or ongoing counselling, you don’t have to navigate it alone. There are many trusted resources and organizations across BC that offer culturally grounded, trauma-informed care for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. These services can provide support for grief, trauma, mental health, and wellness rooted in community and culture.
At Deep Sea Psychology, our therapists are First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) approved providers, specializing in supporting Indigenous Peoples on their healing journeys. We offer a compassionate, culturally responsive space to help you heal in a way that feels right for you. If you prefer private, one-on-one online counselling with a therapist who understands the impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity, we are here to help.
👉 Reach out, book a virtual therapy session, or explore more Indigenous-specific resources below.
- The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Health Benefits Program provides status First Nations people living in BC with a comprehensive and community-driven health benefits plan. To learn more about this program or to book a counselling appointment through FNHA, click here.
- Four Feathers Two Spirit Society of BC organizes wellness events and programs for 2 Spirit people living in British Columbia
- House of Friendship Society (Hiiye'yu Lelum) provides holistic programs and services to support the needs of Indigenous people, including children, youth, family, and parenting support resources, and housing and homelessness support
- KUU-US Crisis Line Society operates a 24-hour provincial Aboriginal Crisis line
- Adult/Elder Crisis Line: 250-723-4050
- Child/Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040
- BC Wide Toll Free: 1800-KUU-US17 (1800-588-8717)
- Métis Crisis Line BC Toll Free: 1833-MétisBC (1833-638-4722)
- BC First Nations Justice Council - Indigenous Victim Services provides trauma-informed services for Indigenous Peoples who are victims/survivors of crime, including emotional support, court accompaniment, and referrals. Phone: 1-866-786-0081
- Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre offers holistic programming and services to promote justice, fairness, and equality for Indigenous people, including support for adults, children, Elders, and families, counselling, education, food security, and legal support
- Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society supports the diverse needs of urban Indigenous peoples by providing programs and resources in health, wellness, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, and recreation.
- Victoria Native Friendship Centre offers culturally supportive services for Indigenous people, including career, education, and employment resources, children, youth, and family support services, food security, housing and homelessness support, and health and wellness support resources
📞 General mental health support in BC
Looking for mental health support?
There are many community resources across BC that offer free or low-cost crisis support, and specialized services. Whether you need immediate help or ongoing care, you’re not alone — support is available.
If you’re looking for personalized, culturally responsive online counselling, our team at Deep Sea Psychology is here to help. Book a consultation or appointment to connect with a compassionate therapist who will listen without judgment and support your healing journey.
👉 Book with Deep Sea Psychology or explore the community resources below.
There are many community resources across BC that offer free or low-cost crisis support, and specialized services. Whether you need immediate help or ongoing care, you’re not alone — support is available.
If you’re looking for personalized, culturally responsive online counselling, our team at Deep Sea Psychology is here to help. Book a consultation or appointment to connect with a compassionate therapist who will listen without judgment and support your healing journey.
👉 Book with Deep Sea Psychology or explore the community resources below.
- bc211 is a free, confidential, 24/7 online or telephone directory and referral service to help connect people across BC with appropriate support services and resources. Call or text 2-1-1
- Coast Mental Health offers housing, employment and education support services and community resources
- Crisis Centre BC Distress Phone Services provide confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
- Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
- Seniors' Distress Line: 604-872-1234
- Duncan Street Survival Guide 2023 is a downloadable PDF of community resources in Duncan
- HealthLink BC is a 24-hour resource for non-emergency health information and advice. Call 8-1-1, or for deaf or hearing-impaired call: 1 (866) 889-4700
- Housing, Shelters, & Community Support, Greater Victoria Area is a downloadable PDF of organizations in the Greater Victoria Area that offer housing, shelter, and community support services.
- Pacific Community Resource Services (PCRS) provides social services across B.C., including education, employment, housing, substance use, mental health, and youth and family support services.
- PHS Community Services Society Mobile Needle Exchange Van: delivering harm reduction materials anywhere in Vancouver, collecting discarded needles, promoting safer drug use and providing connections to health and other resources without judgment. Call 311, or email [email protected]
🌿Trauma and PTSD Support in BC
Looking for additional trauma and PTSD-specific support? Below is a curated list of resources across British Columbia. These resources offer trauma-focused crisis support. These resources provide a range of services to support individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD in British Columbia. It's important to reach out and connect with the appropriate service that best fits your needs.
✅ If you would like to explore trauma and PTSD focused therapy services with Deep Sea Psychology, you can book a consultation or appointment with us below.
✅ If you would like to explore trauma and PTSD focused therapy services with Deep Sea Psychology, you can book a consultation or appointment with us below.
- VictimLinkBC provides 24/7 confidential, multilingual helpline for anyone affected by crime, including family and sexual violence, abuse, and trauma. Call/Text: 1-800-563-0808
- Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provides financial assistance for victims, immediate family members, and some witnesses of violent crime, and can help cover counselling, medical expenses, and other trauma-related costs. Phone: 1-866-660-3888
- BC Bereavement Helpline (BCHB) provides support for people dealing with grief, loss, and traumatic death (e.g., homicide, suicide, accident). Helpline: 604-738-9950 / 1-877-779-2223
- Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) provides free feminist oriented crisis support for survivors of sexualized violence. Call the 24/7 crisis line: 604-255-6344 or toll-free 1-877-392-7583
- Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) provides a network of programs across BC that support survivors of violence and trauma, including community-based victim services.
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (formerly Battered Women's Support Services) provides trauma informed crisis support for survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence. Crisis Line: 604-255-6344
- Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre provides free trauma and PTSD resources for children, youth, and families.
🌸 Support for Sex Workers in BC
If you are a sex worker in BC seeking trauma-informed, peer-led, or culturally safe support, here are some organizations that can help. Whether you need immediate assistance, health care, or legal advocacy, these services are here to support your well-being and safety.
👉 For ongoing trauma informed and sex worker allied counselling support, reach out to consult with one of our therapists at Deep Sea Psychology and book an appointment.
👉 For ongoing trauma informed and sex worker allied counselling support, reach out to consult with one of our therapists at Deep Sea Psychology and book an appointment.
- PACE Society provides peer-driven support, resources, and advocacy for sex workers and allies.
- Sex Workers Action Network (SWAN) promotes the rights, health, and safety of im/migrant women engaged in sex work through frontline service and systemic advocacy.
- WISH Drop-In Centre Society offers a supportive space for women and gender-diverse people involved in street-based sex work, hot meals, showers, harm reduction supplies, peer support, essential services, nurse and health van access, shelter, and community connection.
- HUSTLE provides legal referrals, health navigation and community support to men, trans, and two-spirit sex workers.
- Health Initiative for Men (HIM) provides sex work safety education, hard reduction, STI testing, and peer led support for men and gender diverse folks.
- RainCity Housing provides housing and harm reduction-based supports for sex workers facing homelessness or violence, and peer-led outreach teams for crisis response and referrals
- PEERS Victoria Resources Society provides support and advocacy for current and former sex workers in Victoria, employment training, harm reduction, outreach, and culturally sensitive and trauma-informed programs.
- West Coast LEAF provides legal advocacy and public education for marginalized women, including sex workers, with a focus on rights, safety, and gender-based violence
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> Alberta (call, text): (587) 557 - 8573
> B.C. (call, text): (250) 252 - 5221
> Ontario (call): (289) 622 - 6727
> Fax: 1-866-620-9314
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8. If someone's safety is at risk call 9-1-1, or visit your nearest hospital emergency room.
