Mental Health Topics
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Learn from others who sought help for a mental health problem or supported a loved one’s journey.
Community Resources
<b>Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division</b>: Visit <a href="http://www.cmha.bc.ca">www.cmha.bc.ca</a> for information and resources to help you manage your mental health and support your wellness goals. You can also reach CMHA BC by phone at 1-800-555-8222 (toll-free in BC) or 604-688-3234 (in the Lower Mainland). CMHA branches are located across the province. Connect with CMHA BC to find your local branch.<br>
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<b>HealthLinkBC</b>: Call 811 or visit <a href="http://www.healthlinkbc.ca">www.healthlinkbc.ca</a> to access free, non-emergency health information for anyone in your family, including mental health information. Through 811, you can also speak to a registered nurse about symptoms you’re worried about, or a pharmacist about medication questions.<br>
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<b>Your local crisis line</b>: Crisis lines aren’t only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis lines linked in through 310-6789 have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.
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<b>HealthLinkBC</b>: Call 811 or visit <a href="http://www.healthlinkbc.ca">www.healthlinkbc.ca</a> to access free, non-emergency health information for anyone in your family, including mental health information. Through 811, you can also speak to a registered nurse about symptoms you’re worried about, or a pharmacist about medication questions.<br>
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<b>Your local crisis line</b>: Crisis lines aren’t only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis lines linked in through 310-6789 have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.
Learn more about finding help for a mental health problem. If you're not sure what you're experiencing or you're worried about a symptom, it's a good idea to talk to a health professional like your doctor first. In this section, you’ll find information on different kinds of services in BC as well as resources to help you access and work with mental health professionals. You can also learn more about dealing with mental health crises or emergencies. Once you've connected with a health professional, come back to our self-help resources to learn more about managing your mental health.
