resources
reading list
crisis support
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/