Ministry of Health
Organizations
- Aboriginal
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Alzheimer’s
- Anxiety
- B.C. Government
- Brain Injury
- Children and Youth
- Cocaine
- Developmental Disability
- Employment Services
- Eating Disorders
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Financial Assistance
- Gambling Addiction
- Housing
- Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
- Multicultural
- Professionals
- Psychological Treatment
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Tobacco
- Training
- Women
Aboriginal
Association of BC First Nations Treatment Programs
An association with a mission to provide a First Nations forum that promotes culturally relevant best practices to enhance, excel and advance the continuum of care in addressing addictions.
A national site providing First Nations, Métis and Inuit access to online resources and government programs and services.
TopAddictions and Substance Abuse
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups BC/Yukon Assembly
Al-Anon, known as Alateen for younger members, is an international organization that offers self-help programs for families and friends of alcoholics, within a policy of anonymity.
Alcohol-Drug Education Service
An agency which promotes healthy life-styles by preventing and/or reducing the problem use of alcohol and other drugs through education and advocacy.
This website describes the Alcoholics Anonymous program and philosophy and provides contact information for local support groups.
Association of Substance Abuse Programs of BC
A non-profit association that provides information, leadership, advocacy and support services to its members.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
A non-profit national agency established by an Act of Parliament in 1988, funded in part by Canada's Drug Strategy. The CCSA informs decisions, actions and the public debate on substance abuse issues.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
An Ontario public hospital providing direct patient care for people with mental health and addiction problems. The Centre is also a research facility, an educational and training institute, and a community-based organization providing health promotion and prevention services.
Centre for Addictions Research of BC
A partnership between the University of Victoria and B.C.’s other four major universities. The mission of CARBC is to create an internationally recognized centre distributed across B.C. that is dedicated to research and knowledge exchange on substance use, harm reduction and addiction.
Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA)
A research centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Their mandate is to conduct research that can be applied to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of mental health and addiction services in British Columbia.
Works with all aspects of government to co-ordinate the response to crystal meth and help communities look at strategies that they can use to effectively fight this invasive drug.
A site informing youth about drugs and alcohol.
A non-profit advocacy society working to improve the lives of drug users, their families and friends.
This personal website provides links to information about addictive behaviour, theories of habit endurance and habit change, and tips for effectively managing problematic habitual behaviour.
BC Partners is a group of seven leading provincial mental health and addictions non-profit agencies. Their website provides information, personal stories of hope and resources you can use to make better decisions about mental health or substance use issues.
HIV/AIDS and Problematic Substance Use Prevention
HIV/AIDS and Problematic Substance Use Prevention works to prevent the problematic use of alcohol, prescription and illegal psychoactive substances, HIV disease and other blood borne pathogens.
A charitable organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities prevent and reduce the harm from substance use and addictive behaviours.
Narcotics Anonymous British Columbia Region
An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts. The site provides a list of meetings throughout B.C.
A B.C. government site designed to help students, parents and teachers understand more about crystal methamphetamine and other substances that put young people at risk of not reaching their full potential.
Prism Alcohol and Drug Services
This group provides counselling and groups for substance-use-affected lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit and queer people, and for trans people regardless of sexual orientation.
Problematic Substance Use Prevention
Problematic Substance Use Prevention seeks to prevent or reduce the problematic use and related harms of alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drugs and other psychoactive substances.
Youth Substance Use Disorder Clinic
The clinic at BC Children’s Hospital provides outpatient psychiatric consultations for B.C. adolescents (ages 12-17). A referral from a physician is required. Visit the link to find useful resources, including a list of other treatment programs.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer Society of British Columbia
A volunteer-based, non-profit organization which provides province-wide support services and education programs to people with Alzheimer’s disease, families, physicians and health-care providers.
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia (AnxietyBC)
A non-profit organization formed to increase awareness of anxiety disorders, promote education of the general public, affected persons, and health care providers; and increase access to evidence-based resources and treatments.
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
A non-profit organization whose aim is to promote the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of people who suffer from them.
B.C. Government
British Columbia Health Authorities
B.C.’s health care services are managed and delivered by six health authorities. This site will direct you to the health authority in your area.
Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols in British Columbia
The Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee develop guidelines to provide practical and easy-to-follow advice to practitioners for effective patient care.
Works with all aspects of government to co-ordinate the response to crystal meth and help communities look at strategies that they can use to effectively fight this invasive drug.
Health and Human Services Library
Provides a searchable online catalogue of resources.
HIV/AIDS and Problematic Substance Use Prevention
HIV/AIDS and Problematic Substance Use Prevention works to prevent the problematic use of alcohol, prescription and illegal psychoactive substances, HIV disease and other blood borne pathogens.
Primary Health Care – B.C. Ministry of Health
This Ministry of Health program area works to support British Columbians to stay healthy, get better, live with disease and cope with end of life.
Problematic Substance Use Prevention
Problematic Substance Use Prevention seeks to prevent or reduce the problematic use and related harms of alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drugs and other psychoactive substances.
Brain Injury
The Brain Injury Association of Canada
This organization facilitates post-trauma research, education and advocacy for Canadians affected by brain injury.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization with a mandate to raise public and political awareness of issues that concern people with disabilities.
Children and Youth
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups BC/Yukon Assembly
Al-Anon, known as Alateen for younger members, is an international organization that offers self-help programs for families and friends of alcoholics, within a policy of anonymity.
Alcohol-Drug Education Service
An agency which promotes healthy life-styles by preventing and/or reducing the problem use of alcohol and other drugs through education and advocacy.
B.C. Children’s Hospital Eating Disorder Program
The program provides a client-centred, inter-disciplinary approach to children and adolescents with eating disorders. Treatment includes psychological, medical, nutritional, cultural, social and spiritual supports and guidance.
Child and Youth Mental Health – B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services to mentally ill children and their families.
A site informing youth about drugs and alcohol.
The F.O.R.C.E Society for Kid’s Mental Health
A society which provides information and resources for parents of children with mental illness.
A B.C. government site designed to help students, parents and teachers understand more about crystal methamphetamine and other substances that put young people at risk of not reaching their full potential.
Prism Alcohol and Drug Services
This group provides counselling and groups for substance-use-affected lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit and queer people, and for trans people regardless of sexual orientation.
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
As part of Children’s and Women’s Health Centre, this provincial facility offers specialized services to children (birth to age 19) with disabilities, their families and communities throughout British Columbia.
Youth Substance Use Disorder Clinic
The clinic at BC Children’s Hospital provides outpatient psychiatric consultations for B.C. adolescents (ages 12-17). A referral from a physician is required. Visit the link to find useful resources, including a list of other treatment programs.
Cocaine
Cocaine Anonymous – British Columbia Area
This website describes the Cocaine Anonymous program and philosophy, and provides contact information for local support groups.
Developmental Disability
Autism Society of British Columbia
A non-profit organization which aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and full community inclusion for people with autism in British Columbia. They provide referral, advocacy, information and support services.
The British Columbia Association for Community Living
A provincial association that advocates for children, youth and adults with developmental disability.
Community Living British Columbia
This organization delivers support and services to people with developmental disabilities, children with special needs and their families in British Columbia.
Information for Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance’s information for persons with disabilities, including employment strategies and disability assistance application procedures.
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
As part of Children’s and Women’s Health Centre, this provincial facility offers specialized services to children (birth to age 19) with disabilities, their families and communities throughout British Columbia.
Employment Services
A database listing more than 4500 services and 540 agencies that can help people with mental health problems search for employment supports in their community.
Eating Disorders
The professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders.
B.C. Children’s Hospital Eating Disorder Program
The program provides a client-centred, inter-disciplinary approach to children and adolescents with eating disorders. Treatment includes psychological, medical, nutritional, cultural, social and spiritual supports and guidance.
A non-profit organization which educates, supports and advocates for services around the issue of eating disorders in British Columbia.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
A non-profit organization which provides information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This service provides links to support groups, prevention projects, resource centres and experts on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
FASlink is a Canadian Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society which provides support, information, advocacy and a discussion forum.
The network provides information, support, consultation, training and referral for families and professionals across British Columbia around prevention and intervention issues pertaining to alcohol related birth defects.
Financial Assistance
PharmaCare – B.C. Ministry of Health
PharmaCare subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs.
Gambling Addiction
A national charitable organization dedicated to safety with a mission to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. The Council considers gambling addiction a community safety and crime prevention issue.
An online community supported by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The site provides information, resources and education for individuals and professionals.
Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
(B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General)
The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch regulates all gaming in British Columbia. The site includes information and support for problem gambling.
B.C. Partnership for Responsible Gambling
A partnership between the B.C. government, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, B.C.'s gaming service providers and local governments. The site provides useful information on responsible gambling and assistance for those seeking help for problem gambling.
Housing
The provincial crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those in greatest need.
Office of the Assisted Living Registrar – B.C. Ministry of Health
All assisted living residences are required to be registered with the Office of the Assisted Living Registrar.
Mental Health
Adult Tertiary Psychiatry Program – Riverview Hospital
This program provides specialized tertiary acute care and rehabilitation services to B.C. adults living with a serious mental illness. Visit the link for admission requirements and a list of other available programs.
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services
This agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority provides a diverse range of mental health services to people across B.C.
Canadian Mental Health Association – B.C. Division
An organization concerned with promoting the mental health of British Columbians and supporting the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
An Ontario public hospital providing direct patient care for people with mental health and addiction problems. The Centre is also a research facility, an educational and training institute, and a community-based organization providing health promotion and prevention services.
Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA)
A research centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Their mandate is to conduct research that can be applied to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of mental health and addiction services in British Columbia.
Child and Youth Mental Health – B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services to mentally ill children and their families.
The F.O.R.C.E Society for Kid’s Mental Health
A society which provides information and resources for parents of children with mental illness.
BC Partners is a group of seven leading provincial mental health and addictions non-profit agencies. Their website provides information, personal stories of hope and resources you can use to make better decisions about mental health or substance use issues.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada
A non-profit organization created to focus national attention on mental health issues and to work to improve the health and social outcomes of people living with mental illness.
Public Health Agency of Canada – Mental Health
This site provides convenient access to a range of online materials related to mental health.
"It's about Music, its about Slam Poetry and its about how psychosis sucks!" A fun, educational and innovative tour that will raise awareness about psychosis with music and poetry.
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia
Provide support and education to people with a mood disorder, their families and friends.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
A non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related disorders.
Multicultural
Cross Cultural Clinic – Vancouver Coastal Health
A mental health team primarily comprised of Psychiatrists that provide culturally sensitive and language-specific assessment and treatment.
Interpreting Services – Provincial Health Services Authority
Provide both on-site and telephone interpreting in over 100 languages for agencies and institutions across the province.
Professionals
Association of Substance Abuse Programs of BC
A non-profit association that provides information, leadership, advocacy and support services to its members.
BC Association of Social Workers
A not-for-profit membership association that supports and promotes the profession of social work and advocates for social justice.
British Columbia Medical Association
A voluntary association of British Columbia’s medical doctors who works for the improvement of medical education, health care legislation, hospital and other health services.
This membership association provides leadership for the advancement and promotion of the profession and science of psychology.
BC Society of Occupational Therapists
A provincial professional association committed to supporting its members in being recognized, valued and respected as vital partners in the promotion of health, independence and quality of life for British Columbians.
BC Therapeutic Recreation Association
Therapeutic Recreation utilizes treatment, education and recreation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and social limitations to enhance a person’s quality of life.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
The mandate of the College is to protect the public through the regulation of medical practice by licensed medical practitioners.
College of Psychologists of British Columbia
The College’s role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners.
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
The College is responsible for assuring a safe, accountable and ethical level of psychiatric nursing practice.
Psychological Treatment
BC Psychological Association Referral Service
A searchable database of private psychologists in British Columbia.
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Private Practice Referral List
A searchable database of private clinical counsellors in British Columbia.
Psychosis
Early Psychosis Intervention Program
This Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention Program website promotes early detection, educates about psychosis and provides direction for seeking help.
"It's about Music, its about Slam Poetry and its about how psychosis sucks!" A fun, educational and innovative tour that will raise awareness about psychosis with music and poetry.
Schizophrenia
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families, educating the public and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
An organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research.
Tobacco
Health Canada’s extensive website on the health effects of tobacco and second hand smoke, including smoking cessation resources.
A provincially-funded program which provides prevention, cessation and enforcement resources to B.C. health and education professionals, school and community-based prevention workers, government and non-government agencies, health authorities and any organization working in tobacco prevention, cessation or control.
Tobacco Facts – B.C. Ministry of Health
A British Columbia site which provides the facts about tobacco and includes games, links and resources aimed at children and teens.
Training
A course offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association designed for people who want to gain a better understanding of mental illnesses and develop basic skills to deal with concerns arising from a mental illness.
Women
A component of a current government ActNow BC platform designed to promote health lifestyles and prevent illness among British Columbians.
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s site if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or caring for a pregnant woman.
A Hospital for Sick Children program which provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant – including maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents.