Represents the interests of members and promotes professionalism in the residential construction industry of Metro Vancouver. Provides liaison with local government and housing industry groups, education and training, technical and economic information, public...

Stenberg Wellness Centre offers free virtual one-on-one counselling with a focus on promoting emotional well-being. Open to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Services are provided by supervised student intern counsellors through the Counselin...

Professional trade association for the cosmetology industry in BC. Provides training, education, and certification to barbers, hairstylists, estheticians, and nail technicians; and refers the public to these services. Members also include beauty school owners,...

Mental health organization that provides counselling, peer support, and public awareness across Canada. Counselling is offered to those affected by mental health issues including PTSD and suicidal thoughts/actions. It can be delivered in-person, by phone or on...

Provides one-on-one counselling, crisis support, peer-to-peer support services, emotional support to men who are involved with the criminal and family court systems, and referral service for men and their families. Offers parenting support and referral, includ...

A network of crisis lines across BC providing 24-hour emotional support and information and referral to resource options relating to mental health concerns. The phone number requires no area code when dialed from anywhere in BC.

Professional association of organizations that deliver suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and distress management services by telephone. Provides information and advocacy to members, organizes an annual conference, and supports the promotion and enhancem...

Supports and assists all police-affiliated victim services, and acts as a forum for networking and information-sharing. Hosts an annual training symposium for victim services staff and volunteers. Office hours are 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday.

Professional association that represents Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) in BC. Counsellors with the RCC designation have met specific educational and training criteria and also committed to upholding certain standards of practice. BCACC receives and inv...

Advocates for the empowerment of women and addresses reproductive justice through food, art, and education. Operates from a holistic and integrated service model that addresses the social, cultural, and political realities of women who identify as Black, Indig...

Provides counselling services and support to child, youth, and adult immigrants and refugees who are survivors of displacement, war, or migration, and are suffering from the effects of trauma and loss. Offers individual, couple, family, and group counselling, ...

Supports and promotes family resource programs (FRPs) and the community service agencies delivering them by providing leadership, provincial standards of practice, professional development for staff and volunteers, information on government policy and legislat...

A free and confidential online support network for Canadian youth up to 30 years of age to access emotional support, resources, and crisis response services. Youthspace Chat is operated by professionally trained volunteers who risk assess, create safety plans,...

Offers a BC-wide online psycho-educational program for adults aimed at improving mental health. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Groups integrate neuroscience, mindfulness, and CBT skills and concepts. The focus is on helping an individual become...

Offers programs and services that advance skills and knowledge, build capacity, and encourage growth in the area of arts-based community development. Through communication networks, education and training initiatives, and participation in provincial initiative...

Regulatory body responsible for registration of occupational therapists practicing in BC. Sets standards for entry into practice; establishes programs and guidelines to ensure safe, ethical, and competent practice; and investigates complaints about registrants...

Assesses counsellors and designates them as Registered Professional Counsellors. Also provides information and referral to counsellors. Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm Monday to Thursday. Nonprofit society.

Association of denturists, health professionals who construct, insert, and adjust dentures. Provides information and referral regarding denturists across BC. Also concerned with public education and standard of service delivery. Office hours are 9 am to 2 pm M...

Crisis helpline provides confidential support for Muslim and non-Muslims via phone and text from 12 noon to 12 midnight, seven days a week. Volunteers are screened and trained, including in the areas of mental health first aid, suicide, addiction, and spiritua...

Represents Canadian aspiring and professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Provides advocacy, networking opportunities, professional development, and educational programs. Services include the Song Vault copyright registration service, online webinar...

National organization representing Canadian information and referral providers. Develops and promotes national standards and best practices, provides certification and resources, and offers networking opportunities. Also supports the implementation of 211 acro...

Supports professionals who work with people with disabilities. Promotes, provides, and advocates for the delivery of vocational and pre-vocational rehabilitation services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing disabling conditions. Also suppo...

National bilingual association of Canadian certified counsellors and psychotherapists that promotes the professional contribution to mental health and well-being of Canadians. Advocates for counsellors and psychotherapists and the role they play in health care...

Offers resources and support to service providers of family resource programs. Family resource programs in Canada are voluntary, not-for-profit, community-level organizations that support families by providing information, referrals, networking, and practical ...