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reading list

"Already Enough" by Lisa Olivera book cover
"Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky book cover
"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown
"It's OK That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine
"Modern Loss" by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner
"Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
"Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before" by Dr. Julie Smith
Disclaimer: I am unable to offer crisis services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger contact 911 or emergency services in your area.

Kids Help Phone 24/7 Crisis Help Line Across Canada: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT (686868)

Interior Crisis Line Network: Call 24/7 1-888-353-2273 or text 45645 (Hours: 1pm-9pm)

Hope For Wellness (Indigenous Help Line & Online Chat): Call 1-855-242-3310 or visit HopeForWellness.ca 

Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-330-6366

low fee counselling

Foundry – Counselling services in-person and online for youth ages 12-24: https://foundrybc.ca/

Third Space Charity Student Care Program – Counselling services for UBCO and Okanagan College students: https://www.thirdspacecanada.org/programs 

Canadian Mental Health Association – Free virtual counselling for adults ages 25+: https://cmhakelowna.com/programs-and-services/virtual-counselling/ 

Mamas For Mamas Wellness Programs – Accessible support for pregnancy and infant loss: https://www.mamasformamas.org/program/kelowna-mental-health-and-wellness-program/

support groups

Y Mind Mindfulness Groups – Free Support for both teens (13-18), young adults (18-30), and adults (31+): https://www.gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness

Interior Health Mental Health and Subtance Use Groups: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/services/access-mental-health-and-substance-use-services?lid=L195 

Etcetera Youth Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth (ages 11-18): https://www.thebridgeservices.ca/youth-and-family-services/youth-services/etcetera

Canadian Mental Health Association Wellness Programs and Peer Support Groups: https://cmhakelowna.com/programs-and-services/wellness/development-centre/ 

Grief Resources and Support Groups: https://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/grief/

free mental health tools

Anxiety Canada – Mindshift CBT Virtual App to learn CBT-based tools: https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/

Mind Your Mind Free Interactive Tools: https://mindyourmind.ca/tools/desktop 

Discovery College – Free online courses on various mental health topics: https://discoverycollegekelowna.com/