Youth
Existing Therapy Support Services
You can access therapy from 2 different approaches:
1) Through your parent's/caretaker's possible work coverage or
Some parents work benefits include paid coverage of private practice therapists:
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A) Extended Health. Your parent's work insurance may already cover mental health services with a Psychologist or Registered Counsellor, usually without the need for a physician's referral. Sometimes people are not even aware that they have this coverage.
B) Work EAP-Employee Assistance Programs. Some workplaces have their own mental health programs with counsellors. This service is usually short term. Your parents can discuss this with their human resources department.
C) Private practice therapists fees range between 130-220+ . They are available through online search or through their association referral services:
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
https://bc-counsellors.org/ or
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the BC Psychological Association .https://www.psychologists.bc.ca/
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2) Directly through FREE community services.
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There are several good quality options to see a local counsellor in a free program
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A) DiscoverY is a free short-term (8 session) counselling program for youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 25. https://www.sourcesbc.ca/our-services/discovery/ Tel: 604-538-2522 Email: DiscoverY@sourcesbc.ca
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B) Alexandra Neighbourhood House-Youth Services. They offer a variety of different programs from support to workshops, to a clubhouse.
https://www.alexhouse.net/youth-services
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C) Foundry centres offer multiple service in one location. online and (coming) to Surrey. You can find someone to talk to, get support from a care providers, and connect with friendly experts to help navigate health and social services, resources, and programs. https://foundrybc.ca/
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Free Online Therapy
FREE ONLINE THERAPY
Bounceback.ca is a free (Canadian Mental Health online program) skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach. 9 self study CBT modules can be accessed immediately. (They removed the physician referral requirement) https://bouncebackbc.ca/ FREE
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Living life to the Full. Designed for youth aged 13-18, Living Life to the Full for Youth equips young adults with the skills they need to face challenges in life. The course is a variation of the standard Living Life to the Full course, adapted in consultation with a diverse group of youth from BC.. https://livinglifetothefull.ca/our-courses/
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Kelty's Key. www.keltyskey.com
Has specific modules such as for chronic pain, grief, and substance use. Designed by Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Specific Services
First Nations
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) 1-855-550-5454
Every 12 months, clients can receive up to 22 hours of counselling by a registered provider.
Support is also available through fnha.ca and the 24 hour crisis line, 1-800-588-8717.
Urban Native Youth Association: https://unya.bc.ca/
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) 604- 595-1170 Home Family Support, Family Connections,. Indigenous Child and Youth Outreach and Empowerment, 6-19 yrs. frafca.org
Metis Family Services 604-584-6621
Rapid Response Program, Child and Family Group Therapy, Drop-In Support, Infant Devel. Program, Outreach Parenting, Mentor and Elder Support. metisfamilyservices.ca
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Multi-cultural resources:
SuccessBC:
Mandarin and Cantonese language resources counselling and support. 604-270-8233助,
604-270-8222辅助
https://www.successbc.ca/eng/services/family-youth/counselling-service/
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These programs provide short-term, solution-focused counselling and support services in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Farsi and English.
https://www.dcrs.ca/our-services/counselling-services/
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Victim of a crime, VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or sending an email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
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Hospice. For those dealing with loss and change due to your own or a family member's advanced illness, Peace Arch Hospice currently provides individual and group youth support support via telephone, videoconference, and in person. www.peacearchhospice.org 604-531-7484
