The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery.

• 273 East 1st Avenue #110, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1A7
• info@lookingglassbc.com
• Phone: 604-314-0548
• Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm

• Brochure

The Looking Glass Residence is a 14-bed treatment facility for youth aged 16 to 24, of all genders, who are suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. 24/7 care and support is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals in a caring, home-like setting.

• 4116 Angus Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4H9
• info@lookingglassresidence.com
• Phone: 604-829-2585 / Fax: 604-829-2586

• Brochure
• Referral

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. CMHA Housing Programs help individuals find independent living while building skills as they work on their recovery: Community Living Support and Support Independent Living Transitional Housing Youth Support Independent Living Children and Youth

• Suite 110 – 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4L6
• info.vf@cmha.bc.ca
• Phone: 604-872-4902 / Fax: 604-872-5934
• Varies depending on program

Y Mind Teen is a free online seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress and anxiety. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings."

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. "

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

QMUNITY offers ten sessions of free and reduced-cost health and wellness counselling for individuals, couples, relationships, and families. All of our counsellors are members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ communities. Our counselling program focuses on health and wellness, and is not set up to work with people with severe mental illness.

• 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
• counselling@qmunity.ca
• 10am to 6pm

• Referral

MoodFx is an interactive mobile-optimized website designed to help people with depression and anxiety by providing simple and scientifically valid methods for monitoring symptoms and functioning. MoodFx was developed in partnership between the Mood Disorders Centre and the University of British Columbia’s eHealth Strategy Office. Both are located in Vancouver, Canada. We will never sell or release any contact or other personal information to any commercial third parties.

• info@moodfx.ca

The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC exists to inspire and support people who wish to cultivate a calm mind, a resilient spirit, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. No matter what is troubling you, our compassionate, highly-trained counselors and educators are here to work with you to find solutions and bring meaningful change to your own life. Our counsellors embrace the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual modality approach for therapy.

• 789 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2
• info@mdabc.net
• Phone: 604-873-0103 (ext 2)
• Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pm

Peer-run site is for the people who use mental health services and their friends, families and supporters. MISSION: To empower mental health consumers through meaningful involvement.

• 200 – 520 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5
• info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
• Phone: 604-736-2033 / Fax: 604-874-7661

Alan Cashmore Centre - Infant and Childhood Mental Health Service

The Alan Cashmore Centre is an early childhood mental health team for families with infants and children under six years of age. We provide services to families who live in Vancouver.

• Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre 1669 East Broadway Suite 420 Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
• Phone: (604) 675-3996 / Fax: 604) 454-0959
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7p.m.

• Brochure

Boundaries Program (FACES) - Raven Song Community Health Centre - VCH

Our program works with children under 12 years of age who exhibit sexualized behaviour to help them understand and modify their behaviour. We work with families and other caregivers to help them problem solve, create safety plans and manage behaviours."

• Phone: (604) 675-3896 / Fax: (604) 675-3909
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening hours vary.

Our program is designed to help develop positive parenting practices and behavioural management strategies for parents who have children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children age 3-15 with a primary diagnosis of ADHD, living in the city of Vancouver. Helps parents and youth by teaching behaviour and communication strategies, building esteem building problem-solving and coping skills. Provides information on medications and consultations with health-care professionals

• 419 East 24th Ave Vancouver, BC V5V 2A2
• paula.coutinho@vch.ca
• Phone: 236-332-6826
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening hours vary.

• Referral

Our program works with children under 12 years of age who exhibit sexualized behaviour to help them understand and modify their behaviour. We work with families and other caregivers to help them problem solve, create safety plans and manage behaviours.

• 288-2750 East Hastings Street 300 Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9 The Family & Community Enhancement Services office is on the 3rd floor.
• Phone: 604) 678-3896
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

​We provide urgent response (within 72 hours), short-term mental health service to school-aged children and youth who are experiencing acute psychiatric or emotional crises. Services include urgent assessment and consultation, clinical intervention, and coordination with community resources. ​Serves residents of Vancouver. Clients with a private psychiatrist or who are working with a VCH Child and Youth Mental Health team are not eligible for short term treatment. Age range: 5-18 years old

• 1212 West Broadway Suite 401 Vancouver, BC V6H 3V1
• Phone: (604) 874-2300
• Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Referral

Indigenous Mental Health Outreach provides culturally appropriate mental health counselling to Indigenous youth and their families who have been unable to engage with or access mental health services. Mental health clinicians provide services on an outreach basis in youth's own community environment. Services include initiatives to engage youth in treatment, mental health and psychiatric assessments as well as various forms of therapeutic mental health counselling and treatments.

• 550 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2N7
• Phone: (604) 688-0551
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

​We provide direct mental health services to youth and families in Mandarin and Cantonese. We also consult with other mental health professionals, community groups and schools who work with children who speak primarily Cantonese or Mandarin. Serves residents of Vancouver. Age Range: 5 - 18

• 355 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3896
• Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Referral

Our programs serve children, youth and their families with serious mental health difficulties and/or social, emotional or behavioural disturbances. We are committed to early intervention in preventing or moderating serious disorders however participation is voluntary. Our services Include: direct client services consultation to referring agencies education, training and support liaison with schools and community agencies Serves residents of Vancouver. Age Range: 5 - 18

• 355 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3896
• Mondays: 9 a.m - 8 p.m. (Intake: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m

• Referral

​Our programs serve children, youth and their families with serious mental health difficulties and/or social, emotional or behavioural disturbances. We are committed to early intervention in preventing or moderating serious disorders however participation is voluntary. Our services Include: direct client services consultation to referring agencies education, training and support liaison with schools and community agencies ​​Serves residents of Vancouver Age Range: 5 -18 yrs

• Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre 2110 West 43rd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6M 2E1
• Phone: (604) 261-6366

​Our programs serve children, youth and their families with serious mental health difficulties and/or social, emotional or behavioural disturbances. We are committed to early intervention in preventing or moderating serious disorders however participation is voluntary. Our services Include: direct client services consultation to referring agencies education, training and support liaison with schools and community agencies ​​Serves residents of Vancouver Age Range: 5 -18 yrs

• Raven Song Community Health Centre 2450 Ontario Street 300 Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7 3rd floor
• Phone: (604) 872-8441
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursdays from 12 to 8 p.m.

• Referral

​Our programs serve children, youth and their families with serious mental health difficulties and/or social, emotional or behavioural disturbances. We are committed to early intervention in preventing or moderating serious disorders however participation is voluntary. Our services Include: direct client services consultation to referring agencies education, training and support liaison with schools and community agencies ​​Serves residents of Vancouver Age Range: 5 -18 yrs

• Three Bridges Community Health Centre 101 - 1128 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
• Phone: (604) 331-8908
• ​Mon, Tues, alternate Wed & Fri: 9am to 5 pm Alternate Wed & Thurs: 9am to 8pm

• Referral

​Our program for parents of children dealing with attachment issues. We help parents recognize distress and anxiety in pre-adolescents, and respond appropriately. Age Range: 8 - 18

• 2750 East Hastings Street 288 Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9 The Family & Community Enhancement Services office is located on 3rd floor.
• Phone: (604) 675-3896
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Referral

Psychosis is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain. Psychosis symptoms are different in each person but usually include hallucinations, delusions and/or difficulties with thinking. Our program provides early identification and treatment for psychosis so that symptoms don't become too unmanageable and disruptive to your life. Some of the services we provide are: individual counselling family meetings group sessions Individuals aged 13 - 30 with suspected or confirmed psychosis

• 333 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3875
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

We serve children, youth and adults who have Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and other specified feeding or eating disorders at various stages in the recovery process in collaboration with their primary care providers. Our services are free of charge and treatment options include: Group work Family and friends support group Individual/family therapy, and outreach Nutritional Specialized medical and psychiatric support Recreation therapy Part of a larger continuum of care

• 333-2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: 604-675-2531

• Referral

We provide in-home consultation and education to support caregivers with children who are experiencing serious emotional and/or behavioural problems. Must be a resident of Vancouver or Richmond. Age Range: 5 - 18 years old

• 2750 East Hastings Street 3rd floor, room 355 Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3895
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening hours vary.

• Referral

GVS uses a variety of evidence-based practices to foster vocational rehabilitation and mental health recovery. Some of GVS supported employment and education services include: GVS staff collaborates with each person to determine an individualized vocational plan that tailors services to meet their needs and goals. Career exploration can involve an in depth assessment by a clinician and/or supported research and informational interviews. Another example of services is supported education.

• Gastown Vocational Services 288 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• stephany.berinstein@vch.ca
• Phone: 604-675-2535
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

​Teams of specially trained high school students, acting as peer facilitators, deliver interactive workshops about mental health awareness to Grade 7 students. The student volunteers work with adult mentors on their presentations, gaining skills like public speaking and leadership, as well as self-confidence and self-esteem. Currently available at David Thompson, Killarney, and Vancouver Technical Secondary School.

• misscurrievpd@gmail.com
• Phone: (604) 754-6313

​We provide group counselling and education to children who have a parent with significant mental illness, and who have established psychiatric support for the parent. Consists of eight 2-hour sessions for a maximum of 12 children. Areas covered in these groups include coping, communication and social skills, mental health education to help children understand their parent's illness, peer support, building self-esteem and confidence, and other recreational and relaxation activities.

• 288-2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3896 extension 20674
• Offered 3 times per year, Wed, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Please call for registration and information.

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Our multi-disciplinary services are provided through eight mental health teams and a variety of specialized programs. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc. This does not apply to Older Adult Mental Health.

• 330 Heatley Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604-253-4401
• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weekends: 9 - 5 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays

• Referral

​We provide community-based mental health services to children and youth with serious mental health difficulties or social, emotional or behaviour disturbances. Our mental health teams provide psychosocial evaluation and assessment, counseling services, transitional mental health services (for older-aged youth) as well as consultation and education to individuals and the community about mental illness. We also provide non-therapeutic support services.

• South Vancouver Youth Centre 4920 Fraser Street Suite 301 Vancouver, BC V5W 2Y8
• Phone: (604) 325-2004
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

​Our mental health clinicians provide mental health and psychiatric assessments and therapeutic counseling to marginalized youth with no fixed address and who are not responsive to office-based mental health services. Our services are provided on an outreach basis in youth's own community environment. Mental health clinicians also provide consultation and education about mental health issues to community-based service providers. We also provide non-therapeutic support services

• 550 Cambie Street Suite 200 Vancouver, BC V6B 2N7
• Phone: (604) 688-0551
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

The VCH Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program (WBP) provides mental health services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people throughout BC.

• 4211 Kingsway Street Suite 300 Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
• WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
• Phone: (778) 819-0951
• Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Wednesday – 8:30 am to 8 pm. Open on Sat biweekly

• Brochure
• Referral

The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) supports patients who suffer from severe addictions and mental health issues and transition them from local emergency departments in Vancouver to appropriate community services. Our programs serve clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community.

• 3rd Floor, 1669 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
• Phone: (604) 688-0551 / Fax: (604) 688-0553

Watari helps high-risk street involved youth in the downtown eastside and the surrounding communities, through several youth and community programs as well as through our counselling team.

• 200-678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R1
• info@watari.ca
• Phone: 604-254-6995
• Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 4:30pm

JFS’s Counselling and Wellness programs provide therapy services to youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. We have an experienced team of therapists who have been trained in a variety of therapeutic disciplines such as family systems therapy, couples counselling, individual psycho-therapy, brief or solution-focused therapy, youth counselling and group therapy.

• 320-2285 Clark Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 3G9
• info@jfsvancouver.ca
• Phone: 604-257-5151
• Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-4pm

Our organization serves a community of 6,000+ vulnerable individuals each year, manages 400+ units of supportive housing, and operates a mental health drop-in centre that provides meals every day of the year. We also provide advocacy services, an ID bank, homeless outreach, a women’s transition house, a health clinic, a volunteer program, and supported employment. Our enrichment programs span self care & sufficiency, community interaction, art, music, writing and the outdoors.

• 1725 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3
• info@thekettle.ca
• Phone: 604-251-2801
• Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.–7p.m. Saturday 10a.m.–4p.m. Sunday 10a.m.–5p.m.

Foundry Vancouver-Granville offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. From counselors to doctors, from occupational therapists to income assistance specialists, the skill and diversity of our team is the key to the centre’s success. Each team member uses their expertise and talents to connect a young person with the care, community resources, and fun activities they need to lead a healthy, fulfilling life."

• 1260 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4
• info@foundrybc.ca
• Monday-Friday - 9AM-5PM. Closed on statuary holidays

• Referral

Kilala Lelum Health Centre (formerly Urban Indigenous Health & Health Cooperative)

Primary Care & Mental Health services for Indigenous clients living in Vancouver; 50% of care provided by Indigenous Elders; community-focused, culturally sensitive and healing focused; includes traditional healing methods

• 626 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1H2
• Phone: 604.620.4010
• M-F (including hols) 0930-1700; Sat/Sun 0930-1300

Robert & Lily Lee Community Health Centre - Grandview Woodland MHSU Youth & Youth Adult Concurrent team

Health care and support services for youth with concurrent disorders in the Vancouver area

• 1669 E Broadway, Vancouver, V5N 1V9
• Phone: 604.675.3996
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1630

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Our multi-disciplinary services are provided through eight mental health teams and a variety of specialized programs. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc. This does not apply to Older Adult Mental Health.

• 330 Heatley Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604-253-4401
• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weekends: 9 - 5 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays

• Referral

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Clients primarily fall into one of two categories: Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Raven Song Community Health Centre 2450 Ontario Street Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604-872-8441
• Monday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Our program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre 1669 East Broadway 3rd floor Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9 Located on the 3rd floor
• Phone: 604-675-3990
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1128 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
• Phone: 604-331-8904
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Our program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• 2110 W 43rd Avenue, Vancouver
• Phone: 604-736-2881
• ​Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Open to adults (19+) living in South Vancouver (south of 41st Ave from Boundary to Granville, south of King Edward Avenue west of Granville). Clients of the team experience continued significant functional impact despite use/attempted use of primary health services and community supports. Our team provides interdisciplinary, goal-oriented services both in the clinic and in the community including individual and group treatments.

• 1200 West 73rd Avenue Suite 220 Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5 Located in the west wing of the Airport Square Tower
• Phone: 604-266-6124
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Psychosis is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain. Psychosis symptoms are different in each person but usually include hallucinations, delusions and/or difficulties with thinking. Our program provides early identification and treatment for psychosis so that symptoms don't become too unmanageable and disruptive to your life. Some of the services we provide are: individual counselling family meetings group sessions

• 333 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3875
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Prism is Vancouver Coastal Health’s education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit and queer + (LGBT2Q+) communities.

• Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1128 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
• prism@vch.ca
• Phone: 604-331-8906

• Referral

Boundaries Program (FACES) - Raven Song Community Health Centre - VCH

Our program works with children under 12 years of age who exhibit sexualized behaviour to help them understand and modify their behaviour. We work with families and other caregivers to help them problem solve, create safety plans and manage behaviours."

• Phone: (604) 675-3896 / Fax: (604) 675-3909
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening hours vary.

Alan Cashmore Centre - Infant and Childhood Mental Health Service

The Alan Cashmore Centre is an early childhood mental health team for families with infants and children under six years of age. We provide services to families who live in Vancouver.

• Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre 1669 East Broadway Suite 420 Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
• Phone: (604) 675-3996 / Fax: 604) 454-0959
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7p.m.

• Brochure

Peer-run site is for the people who use mental health services and their friends, families and supporters. MISSION: To empower mental health consumers through meaningful involvement.

• 200 – 520 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5
• info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
• Phone: 604-736-2033 / Fax: 604-874-7661

Watari helps high-risk street involved youth in the downtown eastside and the surrounding communities, through several youth and community programs as well as through our counselling team.

• 200-678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R1
• info@watari.ca
• Phone: 604-254-6995
• Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 4:30pm

The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery.

• 273 East 1st Avenue #110, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1A7
• info@lookingglassbc.com
• Phone: 604-314-0548
• Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm

• Brochure

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. CMHA Housing Programs help individuals find independent living while building skills as they work on their recovery: Community Living Support and Support Independent Living Transitional Housing Youth Support Independent Living Children and Youth

• Suite 110 – 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4L6
• info.vf@cmha.bc.ca
• Phone: 604-872-4902 / Fax: 604-872-5934
• Varies depending on program

Part of the Harm Reduction Program, BC Centre for Disease Control, Toward the Heart website for information on naloxone and fentanyl. The website features an Overdose Survival Guide, a Train the Trainer Guide for the naloxone administration, a video on How to Use Naloxone, and more. Their website also features a Find a Harm Reduction Site tool to search for where you can pick up a naloxone kit in your community.

• 655 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4R4

Y Mind Teen is a free online seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress and anxiety. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings."

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. "

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

QMUNITY offers ten sessions of free and reduced-cost health and wellness counselling for individuals, couples, relationships, and families. All of our counsellors are members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ communities. Our counselling program focuses on health and wellness, and is not set up to work with people with severe mental illness.

• 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
• counselling@qmunity.ca
• 10am to 6pm

• Referral

Foundry Vancouver-Granville offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. From counselors to doctors, from occupational therapists to income assistance specialists, the skill and diversity of our team is the key to the centre’s success. Each team member uses their expertise and talents to connect a young person with the care, community resources, and fun activities they need to lead a healthy, fulfilling life."

• 1260 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4
• info@foundrybc.ca
• Monday-Friday - 9AM-5PM. Closed on statuary holidays

• Referral

The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC exists to inspire and support people who wish to cultivate a calm mind, a resilient spirit, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. No matter what is troubling you, our compassionate, highly-trained counselors and educators are here to work with you to find solutions and bring meaningful change to your own life. Our counsellors embrace the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual modality approach for therapy.

• 789 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2
• info@mdabc.net
• Phone: 604-873-0103 (ext 2)
• Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pm

Foundry at Inner City Youth Vancouver Granville

Integrated care for youth with complex mental health and/or substance use concerns who may be homeless, food insecure, or financially insecure; includes intensive case management through an outreach model

• 1260 Granville St., Vancouver
• Phone: 604.806.9415
• M-F (excluding hols) 0900-1800

Urban Native Youth Association

Empower Indigenous youth to make positive changes in their lives by offering a wide range of services, resources, and opportunities.

• 1618 East Hastings Street East, Vancouver, V5L 1S6
• info@unya.bc.ca
• Phone: 604.254.7732

Broadway Youth Resource Centre

A one-stop youth centre that provides a wide range of social, health, education, employment, and life skills services to youth. It is a multi- service and multi-agency hub with a range of services for youth all under one roof.

• 2455 Fraser Street, Vancouver V5T 1T1
• Phone: Tel: 604.709.5720
• M-F (excluding hols) 1400-1800

City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Episodic urgent medical care for those with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emergency department, including initiation and bridging prescriptions for substance use clients and social work connections for psychosocial supports and care

• 1290 Hornby St Vancouver, V6Z 0A3
• M-Sat 0800-2200 Sun & hols 0900-1700

• Referral

Downtown Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/a GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 569 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1G9
• Phone: 604.255.3151
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 0830-1800

Heatley Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 330 Heatley Ave, Vancouver, V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604.253.4401
• M-F (excluding hols) 0900-1930

Heatley Intensive Case Management Team (HICMT)

Full range of outreach healthcare services for those living in Vancouver's DTES who experience severe substance use problems along with chronic unmet medical needs and multiple barriers to accessing services

• Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
• Phone: 604.290.2335
• M-F (excluding hols) 1230-2030; Sat/Sun/Hols 0930-1730

Pender Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 59 W. Pender St., Vancouver, V6B 1R3
• Phone: 604.669.9181
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-2000

Raven Song Community Health Centre - Primary Care

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex care needs in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, who are not connected to other services/GP and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• (Main Floor) 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.709.6400
• 7 days/week, including hols 0800-2000

REACH Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Episodic urgent medical care for those with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emergency department, including initiation and bridging prescriptions for substance use clients and social work connections for psychosocial supports and care

• 1145 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5L 3X3
• M-Sat 0800-2200; Sun & hols 0900-1700

• Referral

Three Bridges Community Health Centre - Primary Care

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients in Downtown City Centre Vancouver and not connected to other services/GP

• (Main Floor) 1128 Hornby St, Vancouver, V6Z 2L4
• Phone: 604.331.8900
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 1000-1700

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VNHS)

Medical and social services for the Indigenous community of Greater Vancouver

• 449 E Hastings St, Vancouver, V6A 1P7
• Phone: 604.254.9949
• M-Th 0930-2030; F 0930-1630; Sa 0930-1430; Sun 0930-1230

Downtown Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/a GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 569 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1G9
• Phone: 604.255.3151
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 0830-1800

Heatley Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 330 Heatley Ave, Vancouver, V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604.253.4401
• M-F (excluding hols) 0900-1930

Kilala Lelum Health Centre (formerly Urban Indigenous Health & Health Cooperative)

Primary Care & Mental Health services for Indigenous clients living in Vancouver; 50% of care provided by Indigenous Elders; community-focused, culturally sensitive and healing focused; includes traditional healing methods

• 626 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1H2
• Phone: 604.620.4010
• M-F (including hols) 0930-1700; Sat/Sun 0930-1300

Pender Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 59 W. Pender St., Vancouver, V6B 1R3
• Phone: 604.669.9181
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-2000

Raven Song Community Health Centre - Primary Care (Main Floor)

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex care needs in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, who are not connected to other services/GP and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.709.6400
• 7 days/week, including hols 0800-2000

Provides inpatient service to clients 19 years+ with complex mental illness that has stabilized to the degree that acute treatment is no longer required, but for whom ongoing intensive psychiatric, behavioural and psychosocial rehabilitation is needed. Individuals in this program may later integrate into secondary residential services. Clients can expect to receive the support required to work toward their wellness goals. The length of stay ranges from six to 24 months, depending on individual needs.

• Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre 803 West 12th Avenue 4th floor Vancouver, BC V5Z 1N1
• Phone: (604) 675-3730

• Brochure

​We provide 24-hour specialized in-depth assessment and treatment for people experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms who require a secure, specialized treatment environment. Patients stay in the Willow Pavilion from between 3 - 6 months, depending on individual needs. People transition from this program to either a Tertiary Mental Health Rehabilitation Program or to community and residential mental health services available within Vancouver Coastal Health.

• Vancouver General Hospital - Willow Pavilion 805 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
• Phone: (604) 714-3771 extension 2270

• Referral

The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery.

• 273 East 1st Avenue #110, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1A7
• info@lookingglassbc.com
• Phone: 604-314-0548
• Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm

• Brochure

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. CMHA Housing Programs help individuals find independent living while building skills as they work on their recovery: Community Living Support and Support Independent Living Transitional Housing Youth Support Independent Living Children and Youth

• Suite 110 – 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4L6
• info.vf@cmha.bc.ca
• Phone: 604-872-4902 / Fax: 604-872-5934
• Varies depending on program

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. "

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

This free, seven-week mental wellness program is open to those aged 31 and up who are experiencing stress and mild to moderate anxiety. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings."

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

QMUNITY offers ten sessions of free and reduced-cost health and wellness counselling for individuals, couples, relationships, and families. All of our counsellors are members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ communities. Our counselling program focuses on health and wellness, and is not set up to work with people with severe mental illness.

• 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
• counselling@qmunity.ca
• 10am to 6pm

• Referral

MoodFx is an interactive mobile-optimized website designed to help people with depression and anxiety by providing simple and scientifically valid methods for monitoring symptoms and functioning. MoodFx was developed in partnership between the Mood Disorders Centre and the University of British Columbia’s eHealth Strategy Office. Both are located in Vancouver, Canada. We will never sell or release any contact or other personal information to any commercial third parties.

• info@moodfx.ca

The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC exists to inspire and support people who wish to cultivate a calm mind, a resilient spirit, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. No matter what is troubling you, our compassionate, highly-trained counselors and educators are here to work with you to find solutions and bring meaningful change to your own life. Our counsellors embrace the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual modality approach for therapy.

• 789 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2
• info@mdabc.net
• Phone: 604-873-0103 (ext 2)
• Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pm

Peer-run site is for the people who use mental health services and their friends, families and supporters. MISSION: To empower mental health consumers through meaningful involvement.

• 200 – 520 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5
• info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
• Phone: 604-736-2033 / Fax: 604-874-7661

Psychosis is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain. Psychosis symptoms are different in each person but usually include hallucinations, delusions and/or difficulties with thinking. Our program provides early identification and treatment for psychosis so that symptoms don't become too unmanageable and disruptive to your life. Some of the services we provide are: individual counselling family meetings group sessions Individuals aged 13 - 30 with suspected or confirmed psychosis

• 333 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3875
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

We serve children, youth and adults who have Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and other specified feeding or eating disorders at various stages in the recovery process in collaboration with their primary care providers. Our services are free of charge and treatment options include: Group work Family and friends support group Individual/family therapy, and outreach Nutritional Specialized medical and psychiatric support Recreation therapy Part of a larger continuum of care

• 333-2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: 604-675-2531

• Referral

GVS uses a variety of evidence-based practices to foster vocational rehabilitation and mental health recovery. Some of GVS supported employment and education services include: GVS staff collaborates with each person to determine an individualized vocational plan that tailors services to meet their needs and goals. Career exploration can involve an in depth assessment by a clinician and/or supported research and informational interviews. Another example of services is supported education.

• Gastown Vocational Services 288 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• stephany.berinstein@vch.ca
• Phone: 604-675-2535
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Our multi-disciplinary services are provided through eight mental health teams and a variety of specialized programs. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc. This does not apply to Older Adult Mental Health.

• 330 Heatley Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604-253-4401
• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weekends: 9 - 5 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays

• Referral

The VCH Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program (WBP) provides mental health services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people throughout BC.

• 4211 Kingsway Street Suite 300 Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
• WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
• Phone: (778) 819-0951
• Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Wednesday – 8:30 am to 8 pm. Open on Sat biweekly

• Brochure
• Referral

Watari helps high-risk street involved youth in the downtown eastside and the surrounding communities, through several youth and community programs as well as through our counselling team.

• 200-678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R1
• info@watari.ca
• Phone: 604-254-6995
• Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 4:30pm

JFS’s Counselling and Wellness programs provide therapy services to youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. We have an experienced team of therapists who have been trained in a variety of therapeutic disciplines such as family systems therapy, couples counselling, individual psycho-therapy, brief or solution-focused therapy, youth counselling and group therapy.

• 320-2285 Clark Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 3G9
• info@jfsvancouver.ca
• Phone: 604-257-5151
• Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-4pm

Our organization serves a community of 6,000+ vulnerable individuals each year, manages 400+ units of supportive housing, and operates a mental health drop-in centre that provides meals every day of the year. We also provide advocacy services, an ID bank, homeless outreach, a women’s transition house, a health clinic, a volunteer program, and supported employment. Our enrichment programs span self care & sufficiency, community interaction, art, music, writing and the outdoors.

• 1725 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3
• info@thekettle.ca
• Phone: 604-251-2801
• Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.–7p.m. Saturday 10a.m.–4p.m. Sunday 10a.m.–5p.m.

Kilala Lelum Health Centre (formerly Urban Indigenous Health & Health Cooperative)

Primary Care & Mental Health services for Indigenous clients living in Vancouver; 50% of care provided by Indigenous Elders; community-focused, culturally sensitive and healing focused; includes traditional healing methods

• 626 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1H2
• Phone: 604.620.4010
• M-F (including hols) 0930-1700; Sat/Sun 0930-1300

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Our multi-disciplinary services are provided through eight mental health teams and a variety of specialized programs. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc. This does not apply to Older Adult Mental Health.

• 330 Heatley Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604-253-4401
• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weekends: 9 - 5 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays

• Referral

Our program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community Services are provided through 8 mental health teams and a variety of specialized programs. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• 2750 E Hastings Street #222 Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: 604-675-3890
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Clients primarily fall into one of two categories: Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Raven Song Community Health Centre 2450 Ontario Street Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604-872-8441
• Monday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Our program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre 1669 East Broadway 3rd floor Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9 Located on the 3rd floor
• Phone: 604-675-3990
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1128 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
• Phone: 604-331-8904
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Our program serves clients over the age of 19 who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and experiencing significant problems that interfere with their functioning in the community. Services are also provided to people who have co-occurring disorders such as personality disorders, substance abuse/misuse, mental challenges, etc.

• 2110 W 43rd Avenue, Vancouver
• Phone: 604-736-2881
• ​Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Open to adults (19+) living in South Vancouver (south of 41st Ave from Boundary to Granville, south of King Edward Avenue west of Granville). Clients of the team experience continued significant functional impact despite use/attempted use of primary health services and community supports. Our team provides interdisciplinary, goal-oriented services both in the clinic and in the community including individual and group treatments.

• 1200 West 73rd Avenue Suite 220 Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5 Located in the west wing of the Airport Square Tower
• Phone: 604-266-6124
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

The Women’s Intensive Case Management mandate is to work with marginalized women (Trans inclusive). The Women’s Intensive Case Management Team accept referrals from Downtown East Side partnered Women’s organizations and Housing organizations who work with marginalized women who are not connect to health services and meet the mandate of Intensive Case Management Team. ​People who live in the DTES who experience severe substance problems and unmet chronic health issues.

• Downtown East Side Vancouver, BC
• WomensICMT@vch.ca
• Phone: 778-866-3827
• 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on weekends and stat holidays.

• Referral

The VCH Heatley work with people in the Downtown East Side who experience severe substance abuse problems, chronic unmet medical needs, and multiple barriers for accessing services. Intensive Case-Management Team clients also require integrated wrap around health services in an outreach model. ​People who live in the DTES who experience severe substance problems and unmet chronic health issues.

• Downtown East Side Vancouver, BC
• HeatleyICMT@vch.ca
• Phone: 604-290-2335
• 830 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on weekends and stat holidays.

• Referral

The outpatient Mood Disorders Centre, located in the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, focuses on depression and bipolar disorders. This service functions primarily as a consultation clinic, in which patients receive careful assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. ​We provide consultation and assessments for adults with mood disorders, primarily within the Vancouver Coastal Health region (Vancouver, North Shore, Richmond, and the Sunshine Coast).

• 2215 Wesbrook Mall 2nd Floor Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
• Phone: 604-822-7512
• Reception Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Referral

We provide short-term crisis intervention, counselling and stabilization programs to mental health clients as an alternative to hospitalization. Treatment plans are created on admission and can include medication planning as well as daily living activities as well as admission to an afternoon drop-in program. Serves only Vancouver residents who are 19 years and older.

• 220 East 13th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 2K4
• Phone: 604-675-3620
• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visitor hours are 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 9 p.m.

• Referral

​We work with hospital staff to help discharge-ready mental health clients transition from an acute psychiatric unit back to the community. Services include assistance with housing, rapid crisis response, connecting clients with community-based mental health teams, monitoring client mental health and medication as well as assistance in accessing community resources and other health services. Also provides short-term crisis-response to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses.

• 2750 East Hastings Street 288 Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: 604-675-3898
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

We provide specialized community-based services for older adults (65+) including mental health assessment and consultation, treatment, case management, rehabilitation services, substance use counselling. Care is coordinated with primary care physicians and other community programs. While Older Adult MHSU services are provided in the community and across many sites in Vancouver, these services are primarily based out of

• 200 - 4088 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X8
• Phone: 604-873-6733
• Services are accessible Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Referral

The physicians at the Centre for Sexual Medicine are also members of the Sexual Medicine Program in the UBC Department of Psychiatry. Our services include assessment and treatment of individuals and couples of all ages with concerns in the following areas: Sexual dysfunction Reproductive health Additional limited assessment and treatment services The mandate of the clinic is to provide tertiary (i.e., subspecialty) assessment and care for couples or individuals with a Sexual Dysfunction.

• 818 West 10th Avenue 2nd floor Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
• Phone: (604) 875-4705
• Reception hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Referral

We provide psychiatric consultation, group therapy, rehabilitation, short term psychotherapy for people with suicidal ideation, bereaved by suicide, or concerned others, to individuals who live with mental illness and substance use issues. Therapeutic modality includes individual, groups or online therapies delivered in: Focused, short term treatments Interdisciplinary care provision Stepped levels of care based on clinical need

• 803 West 12th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z 1N1 Mental Health & Substance Use Outpatient Services Level 2
• Phone: 604-675-3710
• Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Referral

Through the BC Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, we offer an outpatient program where clients who live with mental health conditions related to a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or OSI and their families can find comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment services under one roof. What services are provided? We provide psychological and/or psychiatric assessment and if an OSI or PTSD is confirmed, our team will then develop a treatment plan that best fits the client’s needs.

• BC Operational Stress Injury Clinic 175 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P4
• Phone: 1 (800) 883-6094

• Referral

Psychosis is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain. Psychosis symptoms are different in each person but usually include hallucinations, delusions and/or difficulties with thinking. Our program provides early identification and treatment for psychosis so that symptoms don't become too unmanageable and disruptive to your life. Some of the services we provide are: individual counselling family meetings group sessions

• 333 - 2750 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
• Phone: (604) 675-3875
• Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Referral

Prism is Vancouver Coastal Health’s education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit and queer + (LGBT2Q+) communities.

• Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1128 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
• prism@vch.ca
• Phone: 604-331-8906

• Referral

Peer-run site is for the people who use mental health services and their friends, families and supporters. MISSION: To empower mental health consumers through meaningful involvement.

• 200 – 520 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5
• info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
• Phone: 604-736-2033 / Fax: 604-874-7661

Watari helps high-risk street involved youth in the downtown eastside and the surrounding communities, through several youth and community programs as well as through our counselling team.

• 200-678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R1
• info@watari.ca
• Phone: 604-254-6995
• Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 4:30pm

The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery.

• 273 East 1st Avenue #110, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1A7
• info@lookingglassbc.com
• Phone: 604-314-0548
• Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm

• Brochure

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. CMHA Housing Programs help individuals find independent living while building skills as they work on their recovery: Community Living Support and Support Independent Living Transitional Housing Youth Support Independent Living Children and Youth

• Suite 110 – 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4L6
• info.vf@cmha.bc.ca
• Phone: 604-872-4902 / Fax: 604-872-5934
• Varies depending on program

Part of the Harm Reduction Program, BC Centre for Disease Control, Toward the Heart website for information on naloxone and fentanyl. The website features an Overdose Survival Guide, a Train the Trainer Guide for the naloxone administration, a video on How to Use Naloxone, and more. Their website also features a Find a Harm Reduction Site tool to search for where you can pick up a naloxone kit in your community.

• 655 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4R4

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. "

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

This free, seven-week mental wellness program is open to those aged 31 and up who are experiencing stress and mild to moderate anxiety. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings."

• ymind@gv.ymca.ca
• Phone: 604.673.6182
• Varies depending on program

QMUNITY offers ten sessions of free and reduced-cost health and wellness counselling for individuals, couples, relationships, and families. All of our counsellors are members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ communities. Our counselling program focuses on health and wellness, and is not set up to work with people with severe mental illness.

• 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
• counselling@qmunity.ca
• 10am to 6pm

• Referral

The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC exists to inspire and support people who wish to cultivate a calm mind, a resilient spirit, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. No matter what is troubling you, our compassionate, highly-trained counselors and educators are here to work with you to find solutions and bring meaningful change to your own life. Our counsellors embrace the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual modality approach for therapy.

• 789 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2
• info@mdabc.net
• Phone: 604-873-0103 (ext 2)
• Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pm

City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Episodic urgent medical care for those with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emergency department, including initiation and bridging prescriptions for substance use clients and social work connections for psychosocial supports and care

• 1290 Hornby St Vancouver, V6Z 0A3
• M-Sat 0800-2200 Sun & hols 0900-1700

• Referral

Downtown Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/a GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 569 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1G9
• Phone: 604.255.3151
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 0830-1800

Heatley Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 330 Heatley Ave, Vancouver, V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604.253.4401
• M-F (excluding hols) 0900-1930

Pender Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 59 W. Pender St., Vancouver, V6B 1R3
• Phone: 604.669.9181
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-2000

Raven Song Community Health Centre - MHSU Team

Substance use services for clients in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, and who are not connected to other services/GP

• (3rd Floor) 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.872.8441
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1700

Raven Song Community Health Centre - Primary Care

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex care needs in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, who are not connected to other services/GP and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• (Main Floor) 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.709.6400
• 7 days/week, including hols 0800-2000

REACH Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex health and social needs referred from another agency only

• 1145 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5L 3X3
• Phone: 604.251.3000 / Fax: 604.258.9190
• M-Th 0900-2000; F 0900-1700 (excluding hols) Sat 0900-1300

• Referral

REACH Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Episodic urgent medical care for those with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emergency department, including initiation and bridging prescriptions for substance use clients and social work connections for psychosocial supports and care

• 1145 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5L 3X3
• M-Sat 0800-2200; Sun & hols 0900-1700

• Referral

South Mental Health & Substance Use

Health care and support services for those with addiction issues living in the South of Vancouver, and who are not connected to other services/GP

• 1200 West 73rd Ave., #220, Vancouver, V6P 6G5
• Phone: 604.266.6124
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1700

Substance Use Treatment & Response (START)

First-line treatment options for individuals requiring help to withdraw from, or stabilize, substance use; must have safe and supported home environment

• based out of 377 East 2nd Ave, Vancouver, V5T 1B9 (lower level of Vancouver Detox)
• Phone: 604.658.1278
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1630

Three Bridges Community Health Centre - Primary Care

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients in Downtown City Centre Vancouver and not connected to other services/GP

• (Main Floor) 1128 Hornby St, Vancouver, V6Z 2L4
• Phone: 604.331.8900
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 1000-1700

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VNHS)

Medical and social services for the Indigenous community of Greater Vancouver

• 449 E Hastings St, Vancouver, V6A 1P7
• Phone: 604.254.9949
• M-Th 0930-2030; F 0930-1630; Sa 0930-1430; Sun 0930-1230

Downtown Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/a GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 569 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1G9
• Phone: 604.255.3151
• M-F 0830-2000; Sat/Sun/Hols 0830-1800

Heatley Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 330 Heatley Ave, Vancouver, V6A 3G3
• Phone: 604.253.4401
• M-F (excluding hols) 0900-1930

Kilala Lelum Health Centre (formerly Urban Indigenous Health & Health Cooperative)

Primary Care & Mental Health services for Indigenous clients living in Vancouver; 50% of care provided by Indigenous Elders; community-focused, culturally sensitive and healing focused; includes traditional healing methods

• 626 Powell St., Vancouver, V6A 1H2
• Phone: 604.620.4010
• M-F (including hols) 0930-1700; Sat/Sun 0930-1300

Pender Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients living in the DTES and not connected to other services/GP, and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 59 W. Pender St., Vancouver, V6B 1R3
• Phone: 604.669.9181
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-2000

Raven Song Community Health Centre - MHSU Team

Substance use services for clients in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, and who are not connected to other services/GP

• (3rd Floor) 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.872.8441
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1700

Raven Song Community Health Centre - Primary Care (Main Floor)

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex care needs in City Centre & Westside Vancouver, who are not connected to other services/GP and who have difficulty connecting to traditional healthcare services

• 2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, V5T 4T7
• Phone: 604.709.6400
• 7 days/week, including hols 0800-2000

REACH Community Health Centre

Primary Care & Addiction Services for clients with complex health and social needs referred from another agency only

• 1145 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5L 3X3
• Phone: 604.251.3000 / Fax: 604.258.9190
• M-Th 0900-2000; F 0900-1700 (excluding hols) Sat 0900-1300

• Referral

South Mental Health & Substance Use

Health care and support services for those with addiction issues living in the South of Vancouver, and who are not connected to other services/GP

• 1200 West 73rd Ave., #220, Vancouver, V6P 6G5
• Phone: 604.266.6124
• M-F (excluding hols) 0830-1700

Vancouver's 6 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams provide enhanced, wrap around care and treatment in the community to people living with complex mental health and/or substance use challenges who may benefit from a supportive approach to care beyond that of standard services.

• 865 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7
• Phone: 604.216.1699

Provides inpatient service to clients 19 years+ with complex mental illness that has stabilized to the degree that acute treatment is no longer required, but for whom ongoing intensive psychiatric, behavioural and psychosocial rehabilitation is needed. Individuals in this program may later integrate into secondary residential services. Clients can expect to receive the support required to work toward their wellness goals. The length of stay ranges from six to 24 months, depending on individual needs.

• Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre 803 West 12th Avenue 4th floor Vancouver, BC V5Z 1N1
• Phone: (604) 675-3730

• Brochure

​We provide 24-hour specialized in-depth assessment and treatment for people experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms who require a secure, specialized treatment environment. Patients stay in the Willow Pavilion from between 3 - 6 months, depending on individual needs. People transition from this program to either a Tertiary Mental Health Rehabilitation Program or to community and residential mental health services available within Vancouver Coastal Health.

• Vancouver General Hospital - Willow Pavilion 805 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
• Phone: (604) 714-3771 extension 2270

• Referral