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Caregiver Support

An increasing number of Canadians are supporting loved ones of all ages through a mental health challenge or illness. As a caregiver, it is ever more important to check in on your own mental health and get the support that you need, when you need it.  While it is common for caregivers to put the needs of others before their own, taking care of your own mental health can help avoid burnout, isolation, anxiety, or depression.  Make the time to learn how to care for yourself while caring for others.

Care for Health Care Workers

Care to Speak is a peer support service that provides emotional and psychological help to healthcare workers.

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Call or Text 1-866-802-7337

Family Caregivers of BC

FCBC provides direct support to caregivers through one-on-one emotional support, caregiver support groups, health care system navigation, and free educational resources.

Support Line 1-877-520-3267

CMHA

Canadian Mental Health Association provides advocacy and resources to help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. Find helpful tips for Caregivers.

Parents & Guardians

If you are suppring a young person with a mental health challenge or illness, find local programs and resources available to help you navigate support options.

Emotions BC

Emotions BC provides and delivers supports and services to people who have loved ones dealing with mental health challenges, or are themselves finding it hard to find “their people” who understand what they are going through.

USER NOTE:  This website is designed to provide general information only. The content and information provided on this site is not intended to provide medical, clinical or professional advice and should not be relied upon in that respect. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have, and before making any decision regarding treatment. Inclusion of resources on this website is not a recommendation or endorsement by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and/or the curators of this site. See Terms of Use for further information. If you are in immediate danger or have a medical emergency call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) anywhere in BC, or 9-8-8 (call or text) in Canada. If you feel you are in crisis call the local distress line at 1-866-661-3311 or Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (no area code). More Crisis Line numbers can be found under Need Urgent Help at the top of the page.

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