Provides eligible Indigenous individuals with access to free counselling services from a qualified mental health provider. Administers access to coverage and determines eligibility for four programs: Mental Wellness and Counselling Program, Indian Day Schools ...

Helps self-identified women (inclusive of cis and trans women), nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals take charge of their health by providing wellness programs (counselling, naturopathy, and yoga) in a safe and secure women-only environment. Also o...

Regulatory body for landscape architecture in BC under the Architects (Landscape) Act. Dedicated to upholding public health, safety, and welfare as it relates to the professional practice of landscape architecture. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Provincial membership association provides education, training, networking, and certification services to the BC career development sector. Hosts BC's annual Career Development Conference. Fee for membership. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprof...

Professional association for the commercial real estate industry. Provides networking opportunities, access to educational courses, and advocacy to its members. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Victoria chapter also run out of this office. Nonprofit so...

A provincial member organization that supports, trains, and advocates for anti-violence workers through anti-violence programs across the province that respond to sexual and intimate partner violence, child abuse, and criminal harassment. Coordinates with cros...

Offers confidential, non-judgmental, and non-stigmatizing counselling to sex workers. Counsellors are trained in rights-based frameworks and understand issues such as consent, safety, harm reduction, and being sex-positive or kink-positive. Service is free or ...

Provides individual and family counselling to all age groups, addressing issues such as personal growth, relationships, parenting, and family violence. Youth services feature counselling, school-based skill development groups, and a multicultural program for a...

Offers groups, individual, and couple/family counselling services for a fee. Also offers free educational workshops and information on a variety of mental health topics. Services are provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors or practicum students in training...

Facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, and provides support in recovery from mental illness, substance use, and addictive behaviour. Promotes inclusion, advocacy, and research. Also p...

Provincial association representing auxiliary volunteers in 80 health care facilities. Volunteers contribute to facilities by means of gift shops, thrift shops, library carts, baby photos, and numerous other services. Nonprofit society.

Empowers people with bipolar disorder to improve and self-manage their health and wellness. Website services include online information, webinars providing research, resources, and tools regarding quality of life; short videos on self-management strategies; in...

Offers in-person and online counselling for individuals, couples, and families; fees are charged, sliding scale available. Choose Again Circles are group counselling sessions where participants learn exercises, meditations, and teachings that will help them to...

Offers free, confidential, and nonjudgmental online support to youth and adults experiencing emotional distress, from 12 noon to 1 am daily in BC and in the Yukon. Chat service is accessed through www.YouthInBC.com (serves youth age 12 to 25) and www.CrisisCen...

Works to educate and bring about acceptance and cross-cultural understanding surrounding LGBTQ issues including bullying, racism, and homophobia. Services include advocacy and mentorship for new Vancouver residents, sliding scale fee-for-service counselling (f...

Licensing and regulating body for naturopathic physicians in BC. Provides information and investigates complaints. Manages an online directory of practitioners.

Provides individual, couples, family, and play therapy to people of all faiths and backgrounds, addressing a wide range of issues and using a variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), play therapy, and eye movement desensitization and ...

Regulates the practice of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture in BC through mandatory registration, complaint investigation, and education programs for practitioners. Self-regulating body, operating under the auspices of the provincial government. Ser...

Represents over 475 member organizations and individuals from across the artistic disciplines. Advocates for the arts, culture and heritage sector by monitoring public policy, education and encouraging the connection between creativity and well-being, and repr...

Promotes and advances the profession of psychology and represents registered psychologists in BC. Provides professional development and networking activities for members. Offers referrals to psychologists, and website has a searchable directory of member psych...

Licensing and regulatory body for doctors of optometry in BC. Hours are 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm Fridays.

Provides free, short-term counselling services to help people (individuals, couples, or groups) cope with loneliness and stress caused by different life circumstances. Issues addressed concern anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. University intern...

Regulatory body that licenses chiropractors in BC and sets standards of practice to protect the public. Patients have recourse through the CCBC if they feel they were treated inappropriately under the care of a BC chiropractor. The CCBC investigates and discip...

Mandated to serve and protect the public interest by registering competent midwives who will practice safely and ethically. Responsible for overseeing and regulating the practice of midwifery in the province of BC and ensuring that standards of competency and ...

Provincial regulatory body responsible for the registration of physical therapists practicing in BC. Enforces standards of practice and investigates complaints. Maintains a searchable database of physical therapists in BC who are registered with the College. H...