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    What is Mindfulness?

    You can use mindfulness every day. It’s a tool you can use at any time. It helps you slow down, accept things as they are, cope well with problems, and simply appreciate what’s in your life right now.

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    You can use mindfulness every day. It’s a tool you can use at any time. It helps you slow down, accept things as they are, cope well with problems, and simply appreciate what’s in your life right now.

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    Drinking and Your Health

    Alcohol is a substance that can be enjoyed in moderation. However, the more you drink, the more your risk of certain diseases can go up. Find out how many drinks it takes to put you at risk, and how high or low those risks can be.

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Crisis Line

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Call if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.

310 Mental Health Support

310-6789 (NO AREA CODE)

Call for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

KUU-US Crisis Response Service

1-800-588-8717

Call for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.

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Loneliness is something many people experience at some point in time, and for different reasons. But there are things you can do to feel less lonely and connect with others.

Right now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are feeling more isolated than usual. With social restrictions and the need to stay at home, people may have feelings of loneliness that come and go.

You don’t always have to be alone to feel lonely. Sometimes, you may feel like your close relationships aren’t meeting your current needs, and therefore, you may experience loneliness, isolation, or feelings of being unwanted even if there are people in your social circle.

What causes loneliness?

There are many reasons people can experience loneliness, losing someone you care about, or feeling like you don’t fit in with your social circle. You may also feel like you aren’t getting the quality of support or connection that you want. Maybe you are physically alone and want to be with others.

Having social support helps your wellbeing. People have different types of relationships in their lives – with family, friends, romantic partners, and more. You can have any type of social connections that you want, as long as they feel healthy, positive, and work for you.

Each person also needs different things from social connections in their life. If you are not receiving the level of support or understanding from your social network that you want, you may feel lonely at times.

How can you feel less lonely?

It’s important to remember that even though loneliness can feel very difficult, it is something that can be changed. You are not alone. You can make changes, which over time, can help to shift feelings of loneliness. Learn more about coping with loneliness.

Small steps make a big difference. Staying in touch with others is especially important right now. Connecting to something you find meaningful may also help, such as cultural traditions or spiritual practices (where safe to do so).

Loneliness can be connected to depression, anxiety, and other health challenges. If feelings of loneliness are affecting your life, reach out to a loved one or friend, or talk to a mental health professional.

Call 310 Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for confidential, toll-free support, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Free, reliable non-emergency health information and advice available by phone, online, or mobile app.

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Get the health information you need to make decisions for yourself and those you care for. Information is available anywhere in B.C., any time of the day or night, every day of the year, online or by phone.

Visit HealthLinkBC or call 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a:

  • Registered nurse any time, every day of the year
  • Registered dietitian from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Qualified exercise professional from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Pharmacist from 5 pm to 9 am every day of the year

Translation services are available in more than 130 languages. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired, you can call 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS) or Teletypewriter (TTY) – learn more. 

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HeretoHelp

Online information and resources that helps people live well, prevent and manage mental health and substance use challenges.

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Online information and resources that help people live well, prevent and manage mental health and substance use challenges.

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Find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in B.C. Explore strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways and learn how you can support a loved one.

This site is run by BC Partners; BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority.

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BounceBack™

Support for low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. Talk to a trained coach on the phone and get resources for free.

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A free online, video and phone-based coaching program.

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BounceBack™ is for youth, adults, and seniors who are experiencing low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. This program gives participants access to workbooks, activities, videos and a trained coach who can provide up to six sessions over the phone. 

Choose a program delivery method that works best for you. Programs are available in English, French Mandarin, Cantonese and Punjabi. 

BounceBack ™ is run by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. Their programs and resources promote mental wellbeing for all, as well as support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

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Mental Health Check-in

This free, anonymous self-assessment tool helps you understand how you are feeling and reflect on your wellbeing.

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1-604-688-3234
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This free, anonymous self-assessment tool helps you understand how you are feeling and reflect on your mental, physical and social well-being.

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In a dozen questions, the Mental Health Check-in will ask you about sleep, eating, stress, mood, substance use, social support, and thoughts of harming yourself. It is anonymous and there is no right or wrong answer.

It is not a clinical test; if you think you might have a mental illness, talk with a mental health professional. If you need help finding a mental health professional, call 8-1-1.

The Mental Health Check-in is available in English, French and Traditional Chinese. It is run by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. Their programs and resources promote mental wellbeing for all, as well as support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

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Alcohol
Anxiety
Depression
Drug use
Eating and body image
Fraser Health
Help navigating services
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Island Health
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Northern Health
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Understanding mental health
Understanding wellness
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