The following is a list (although not exhaustive) of community and local resources/services and web-based self-help websites for persons struggling with mental health issues.
Local and Provincial Crisis Lines
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: 604-872-3311 / Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311 / TTY: 1-866-872-0113
Province-Wide in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE; 1-800-784-2433 / https://crisiscentre.bc.ca
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 or 604 851 8855
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444 (toll free) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Vancouver Coastal Distress Line: 604-872-3311 / 1-866-661-3311
Island Health Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888
Interior Crisis Distress Line: 1-888-353-2273
Norther Health Distress Line: 1-888-562-1214
Crisis Chat: www.youthinbc.com or www.crisiscentrechat.ca
Up to 30 years old? Chat at http://youthspace.ca OR Text to 778-783-0177 Responses 6pm and midnight
Senior’s Distress Line: 604-872-1234
Local Crisis Response Services
Interior Health - Crisis Response
Local and Community Mental Health Resources
List of Other Registered Psychologists in Kamloops
List of Virtual Mental Health Services in BC
Canadian Mental Health Association (Kamloops Branch)
Canadian Mental Health Association (Kamloops Branch)
Interior Health — Mental Health
Interior Health - Substance Abuse and Addiction
Interior Health - Social Work Services
British Columbia Mental Health Services
Psychological Treatment Information
What is the difference between psychologists, psychiatrists, and counsellors?
What are evidence-based therapies?
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)?
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
What is Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
What is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)?
Psychological Associations and Organizations
College of Psychologists of British Columbia
British Columbia Psychological Association
Canadian Psychological Association
EMDR International Association
Self-Help Mental Health Websites
BC Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Psychology Fact Sheets - Canadian Psychological Association
Free CBT-Based Workbooks
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Anti-Depressant Skills Workbook
Positive Coping with Health Conditions Workbook
Disclaimer: Please note that the self-help resources listed here do not replace seeking professional help. Dr. Dueck has compiled this list based upon what she believes is current, credible, and research-based.