Depression & Suicide Resources
NEED 2 Suicide Prevention Education & Support
We work every day to prevent deaths by suicide through our community programs and our online presence. We provide accessible emotional and crisis support by engaging the community and advancing the dialogue.
Call 250-386-6328 or visit https://need2.ca/
Province of BC - Mood and Anxiety
It is important to know that no matter how you are feeling, you are not alone. Whether you are looking for information and support for yourself or for a loved one, help is available. Visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc/mood-and-anxiety for an overview of how to find information and get the support you need.
Child & Youth Mental Health
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMH) provides treatment and support to children and youth under 19 years affected by serious mental health issues. This service is accessed through a 'walk-in' intake process. Please contact (250) 952-5073 or check out Child & Youth Mental Health for more information.
Check out this informative resource guide for in-depth information about this service Child & Youth Mental Health Services
High Risk Services
CYMH operates a specialized team of professionals that work with youth experiencing suicidal ideation - call 250-952-5073 to access.
Foundry Victoria
Foundry Victoria offers a range of wellness services for young people ages 12-24, including physical and mental health care, substance use supports, social services and peer support. Please call Foundry Victoria at 250-383-3552 starting at 9:30 AM daily or visit https://foundrybc.ca/victoria/
https://foundrybc.ca/resource/depressed-mood/
The Foundry now has an app for counselling and peer support! Download it at the app store or check out https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/
Mind Health BC
MindHealthBC is a one stop shop that gathers the wealth of evidence based resources available in your community and combines them into one easy to use website.
MindHealthBC’s detailed online directory includes:
Mental health and substance use information
Self-help resources and online programs
Local support groups for patients and for friends and family members
Community health services suited to an individual's specific needs
Heads Up Guys
Depression consumes your day-to-day life and interferes with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. HeadsUpGuys is a resource for supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success.
Visit https://headsupguys.org/
Canadian Mental Health Association Depression & Suicide Resources
Help for the Hard Times
Family Smart
Monthly (ongoing)| ONLINE
FamilySmart is starting a new workshop series called Help For The Hard Times. These workshops are for South Island families and caregivers whose child or youth has been a patient in a psychiatric unit or have had repeated hospital ER visits at Victoria General or Ledger House. These will be facilitated by parents with lived experience and are hosted online. (I am one of the facilitators) Also, there is no cost to families.
Session 1: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 1)
Session 2: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 2)
Session 3: How to take care of yourself and your family after a crisis
Session 4: How to find the resources you need
Cost: FREE
For more information and registration: https://familysmart.ca/workshops/