RESOURCES
General Mental Health Resources
Information for a Variety of Mental Health Issues
Canadian Mental Health Association - www.cmha.ca
Psychology Today magazine - www.psychologytoday.com
Website and blogs moderated by Dr. Leonard Holmes, clinical psychologist - www.mentalhealth.about.com
Website focused on the universal human quest for meaning and purpose – www.meaning.ca
Canadian Women's Health Network - www.cwhn.ca
Canadian website focused on the mental health of youth – www.teenmentalhealth.org
Handouts on General Mental Health Issues
Stress Management
Self Esteem - Satir
10 Steps to Liking The Person You Are
Addictions
Information for Individuals Impacted by Addictions
Alcohol and Drug Education Service - www.ades.bc.ca
Online recovery resources - www.soberrecovery.com
Abuse
B.C. Resources for women experiencing and
impacted by abuse
Women Against Violence Against Women – www.wavaw.ca
Battered Women's Support Services - www.bwss.org
Emergency shelters and transition houses www.shelternet.ca
Handouts on Abuse
Cycle of Abuse
Impact of Abuse
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Loss and Grief
B.C. Resources for Families Struggling With Loss, Death, Divorce And Separation
www.griefworksbc.com
www.bcbereavementhelpline.com
Handouts On Coping With Separation and Divorce
Sexual Health for Adults and Youth
Website administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada provides credible, up-to-date information and education on sexual health
www.sexualityandu.ca
Website which focuses on teen sexual health www.yesmeansyes.com
Website for youth administered by Vancouver Coastal Health www.planetahead.ca
Mood Disorders
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org
Couples/Relationships
Online relationship magazine, administered by John Gray, author of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” - www.marsvenusliving.com
Website focused on enhancing intimate relationships, both physically and emotionally - www.sex-and-relationships.com
Physical Health and Wellness
Taylor’d Bodies – provides health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle education and training - www.taylordbodies.com
Lansdowne Chiropractic – www.drnero.com
Gov. and Counselling Organizations
B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors - www.bc-counsellors.orgB.C. Ministry for Children and Families - www.gov.bc.ca/mcf
Crime Victim Assistance Program - www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services
Free legal advice and services – www.probononet.bc.ca