Crisis Centre BC
763 East Broadway V5T 1X8

We offer courses and workshops for frontline caregivers those working in nonprofits, education, health care, mental health and the general public on the current mental health crisis and pressures they are facing. https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/caring-for-our-caregivers-essen/ #CrisisCentreBC

Anytime is the right time to reach out: crisiscentre.bc.ca We provide barrier-free, non-judgmental, confidential support through 24/7 phone lines and online services. #CrisisCentreBC. Please share.

Widespread assumptions that suicide rates would increase during the pandemic are not supported by the growing amount of evidence. From CBC: http://ow.ly/LUvI50DvGtF We're here to connect 24 hours a day: http://ow.ly/a1qJ50DvGtA #CrisisCentreBC

Advocates working on a national, three-digit, suicide prevention hotline say it could still take a year or two to launch. From CBC: http://ow.ly/MKl250DvFw1 We're here to help 24 hours a day: http://ow.ly/L8ys50DvFvW

Nobody needs to feel they’re alone. The Crisis Centre of BC’s phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. http://ow.ly/Tlbm50CBRR0 #CrisisCentreBC

Need to talk? Help is available! We are here to listen, here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://ow.ly/EhJH50CBRf8 #CrisisCentreBC

Wondering what an evening is like for our frontline volunteers and staff? Check out this podcast about the Crisis Centre from CBC Front Burner podcast: http://ow.ly/QDdt50CRyl8 We're here to help: http://ow.ly/Q5TG50CRyl5 #CrisisCentreBC

The Project Coordinator explores and identifies ways to integrate Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing with mindfulness-based programs at the Crisis Centre and works closely with Indigenous communities and agencies. https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/careers/ #CrisisCentreBC

A new podcast highlights artists and creative initiatives where arts and mental health meet: http://ow.ly/w6cJ50ClSiX Story from the Delta Optimist

If you are the victim of domestic violence, help is available: http://ow.ly/4SWK50ClSec This list of national resources has been prepared by CTV.

A research survey released by Pacific Blue Cross reveals that most British Columbians do not know where to access mental health services and have never accessed care for their mental health: http://ow.ly/OhZO50CpgAX We're here 24/7 for you: http://ow.ly/ehrV50CpgAW

November 21: Marking International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to anyone who need to talk or chat: http://ow.ly/8WIa50C5nsc #CrisisCentreBC Virtual event: http://ow.ly/tJgM50C5nsb

Via American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: "On November 21, 2020, we will come together virtually for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, to remem...ber our loved ones and share our journey. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, know that you are not alone and that support is always available. . Although the event is being hosted from #BritishColumbia, we extend this invitation to anyone who is affected by suicide. However, every attendee must register online. . Register: https://isosld.afsp.org/british-columbia-canada/ . Part of the online event will include a Q & A Panel, hosted by Laura Burden (ISOSLD BC Organizer; Lost sister to suicide). . PANELISTS INCLUDE: Jessica Wolf Ortiz - Author and Psychologist with devotion to suicide prevention; Lost friend to suicide Tyler Middleton - Morning show host at the PEAK Vancouver; Lost father to suicide Jude Platzer - Board of Directors for Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC; Lost son to suicide Pam Bilusack - Board of Directors for Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC; Lost brother to suicide . After that, there will be breakout groups, based on loss type (spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, etc.) . There is no obligation to turn your camera on or to chat, this day is about YOU and providing you with resources and a sense of community. . . #internationalsurvivorsofsuicidelossday #november21 #Suicide #InternationalMensDay2020 #SuicidePrevention #survivorsupport #traumahealing #mentalhealth #traumarecovery #peersupport #mentalhealthisimportant #intrusivethoughts #kelowna #okanagan Crisis Centre BC See more

Parents and caregivers can be the first line of defense in protecting at-risk children according to a news article: http://ow.ly/h0kw50CphKQ (US-centric). Check out our programming for youth and those who support them: http://ow.ly/3k0K50CphKP

Men have a suicide rate 3x higher than women. Check out the new Buddy Up website to learn about what you can do: https://www.buddyup.ca/?mc_cid=e028c94508&mc_eid=d3e138a343 We're here to help: crisiscentre.bc.ca

For clinicians: Many factors have come into play during the pandemic, not the least of which has been meeting the flood of challenges in the realm of mental health. This podcast explores opportunities in identifying risk and preventing suicide: http://ow.ly/OeAj50CgITa

Parenting when kids won't (or can't) go to school due to their mental health is hard for everyone. FamilySmart is holding our FREE monthly "In the Know webinar and discussion session for Vancouver. Registration: http://ow.ly/xpzh50BXZcH

Humboldt Bronco crash survivor Tyler Smith is sharing his mental health journey to help others who are struggling right now. And some tips for parents to prevent mental health issues for kids during the pandemic: http://ow.ly/1OEj50CpgOP We're here to help: http://ow.ly/pSvh50CpgOQ

According to new research, we need to be more careful when talking about suicide and the pandemic: http://ow.ly/Fs6m50Cphej We're here to help with 24/7 crisis lines and programming to support yourself and others during the pandemic: http://ow.ly/Yb0m50Cphel

October is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada, and one Winnipeg organization is using sports to spread the word. From CTV: http://ow.ly/V9RV50BZReD #CrisisCentreBC We're here to help: crisiscentre.bc.ca

This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our message today: we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: crisiscentre.bc.ca #CrisisCentreBC

Find some clarity - join us for our 6-week, online Tools for Managing Stress & Burnout course. Learn tools for managing stress, preventing burnout, and supporting well-being. 60-minute webinar s. Register now: http://ow.ly/jHwE50BXMcx #CrisisCentreBC

Register now for Applied Suicide Intervention & Skills Training workshop. Learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Two-day face-to-face, physically distanced. http://ow.ly/EJT250BWJeF

All candidates forum: The upcoming election is unlike any that has come before. BC is dealing with two public health emergenciesthe COVID-19 pandemic and the overdose crisis. Hear what candidates have to say. https://www.getloudbc.ca/2020_all_candidates_forum #GetLoud

During COVID-19, The Adler Centre is offering group support for those who cannot afford counselling services and want help while navigating the pandemic. Information is available in the poster. And, as always, we're available 24/7: crisiscentre.bc.ca #CrisisCentreBC

CMHA is encouraging people to be conscientious about their mental health as the pandemic stretches into the winter months when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more prominent. From CBC: http://ow.ly/WPhp50BWpi9 We're here to help: http://ow.ly/KkHn50BWpi7 #CrisisCentreBC

How to have open conversations about suicide with your kids: it's important to recognize that everyone struggles with their mental health. Conversations about mental health can happen everyday. Story from Today: http://ow.ly/zHVn50BKfrj We're here to help: crisiscentre.bc.ca

Mental health complications have been made more tricky as a result of COVID-19. From Psychology Today, important symptoms to watch out for: http://ow.ly/Bbcg50BWmmK We're here to help: http://ow.ly/2oQp50BWmmN #CrisisCentreBC

We've made a commitment to respond to individuals in crisis and distress through 24/7 phone lines, chat services, and community based education and training. We are proud to say that we have delivered. Annual Report: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/publications/ #CrisisCentreBC

Our youth programming provides the building blocks for life-long resilience and well-being through single workshops and multi-session programming. Suitable for youth aged 12 through 24. http://ow.ly/cyPW50BxdEn #CrisisCentreBC

From navigating complex social bubbles to avoiding hugging, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended regular human interaction and people may be becoming more awkward as a result. Story from CTV: http://ow.ly/N7U150BGIZo Our services are here to help: http://ow.ly/bszf50BGIZj

Routine's important for mental health, especially as working from home has been 'kind of a roller-coaster'. From CBC, COVID-19 research hints at just how important routine might be: http://ow.ly/rMRK50BHVBW We're here to help: http://ow.ly/Ajt450BHVBU #CrisisCentreBC

Check out the Start program and it's four-step model to keep someone safe. We've partnered with LivingWorks to increase access to quality, online suicide prevention training. http://ow.ly/MAz950BxcSa #CrisisCentreBC

Mindfulness offers solace in a stressful pandemic by providing tools to respond to anxiety, change, and uncertainty. From the Georgia Straight: http://ow.ly/1f4V50BGIEZ Check out our mindfulness-based programming. Adults: http://ow.ly/5TRt50BGIEY Youth: http://ow.ly/eDua50BGIEX

Suicide Grief Support Group: Being with others who have experienced loss helps reduce isolation, increase coping skills, and create long-term networks. http://ow.ly/w6fw50BER2z We are here to listen, here to help: http://ow.ly/SWUJ50BER2A #CrisisCentreBC