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Peer Support

Peer support can help foster connection, reduce isolation, and empower individuals in their mental health and recovery journey. By sharing experiences, people can build motivation, accountability, and a sense of belonging.

Canadian Red Cross

Free-to-access phone-based program that aims to help adult participants (18+) address feelings of loneliness and isolation.​

FamilySmart

Peer Supporters are parents of kids & youth with mental health challenges. Find helpful resources informed by youth and families.

Mountain Muscox

Community to support and care for those who have been impacted by loss or trauma in the mountains, through monthly professionally facilitated peer support circles.​

Squamish Men's Shed Society

Providing senior men with a safe and supportive social environment to support physical and mental well being while promoting volunteerism with our community.

Care to Speak

A peer support service that provides emotional and psychological help to health and social support workers.

​1-866-802-7337 Call or Text

Foundry Virtual BC

Peer support for any young person in BC between the ages of 12-24.

Also offering family peer support for parents/caregivers of young people in BC.

SMI Society

Serious Mental Illness Society volunteers provide support, guidance and information to families, partners and friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness.

CMHA

Canadian Mental Health Association NWV offers Peer Support services at the KDMHRC, HOpe Centre, Lions Gate Hosp.

(604) 353-8235

Looking Glass

Peer support programs for people age 14+, who are experiencing disordered eating, weight or body image issues.

For all genders; offered at no cost.

Slope Side Support 

Slope Side Support Society in Whistler is dedicated to supporting men’s mental health through the power of skiing, with free group therapy sessions and individual support.

Please note – a Peer support worker is NOT a therapist or counsellor, a medical professional, or a crisis line.

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If your situation is urgent and you need to speak to someone right away about your mental health please call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency room, or call the BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789

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 on the Need Help Now page.

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