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Counselling

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708

Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.

Based on the description on the M.A.P. website.

British Columbia Psychological Association

Web: www.psychologists.bc.ca/referral.html

BCPA provides a list of practicing psychologist in British Columbia.  A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life.  Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour?  A psychologist can help with these issues and many more.   Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.  Please note that you will need a doctor's referral for coverage of a psychologist fees by your extended health care.  Check with your extended health care plan for what coverage will be provided.

Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI)

Phone: 604 299- 7851
Web: www.gobaci.com/
 
The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) has dedicated over 50 years to supporting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities in becoming fully participating members of the Burnaby community, and in pursuing their interests and dreams.
BACI provides a broad range of programs and services including infant development, child care, adult day programs, supported residential facilities, skills development and advocacy to over 600 individuals with disabilities and their families.

Family Services of Vancouver - Counselling Services

Phone: (604) 731- 951
Web: www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices
 
Counselling is at the core of the work provided by Family Services of Greater Vancouver. They believe that when they can help a child, adult, or family through a difficult time in their life, everyone benefits.

Mental Health

B.C. Children's Hospital - Mental Health Services

Phone:  (604) 875-2345
Toll free in BC : 1-888-300-3088
Web: www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/ChildYouthMentalHlth/ProgramsAndServices/def…
The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Children’s Hospital (Oak Street site) is a provincial resource providing mental health assessment and treatment for BC and Yukon children, youth and their families.

Child and Youth Mental Health

Web: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/index.htm
 
Child and Youth Mental is a service offered in British Columbia through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.  Child and Youth Mental Health Provide a assessment and a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services.  Some of the mental disorders that treated include;  anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, any depressive disorder, substance abuse, pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder, bipolor disorder and any eating disorder.  Go to the following link to find the Child and Youth Office in your community.

Anxiety BC

Phone: (604) 681-3400
Web: www.anxietybc.com
Anxiety BC provides an understanding of anxiety and strategies to manage anxiety. Their new toolkit is useful for parents across the country. “Helping Your Anxious Child or Teen” provides clear, concise explanations and approaches to help your child and family.

The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids Mental Health

Phone: (604) 878-3400
Toll Free: 1-800-661-2121
Web: www.bckidsmentalhealth.org
 
The F.O.R.C.E. provides children and their families support, education, advocacy and navigation of services for children’s mental health.
 

Community Brain Injury Program for Children and Youth

Phone: (604) 451-5511

Website: http://www.centreforability.bc.ca

The Community Brain Injury program is a provincially funded rehab program for children and youth who have acquired brain injuries.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Phone:  (604) 875-2084
Web:  http://www.keltymentalhealth.ca/
 
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre provides support from a professional or parent peer support worker, options on for support and treatment in British Columbia, how to find services and navigate the system, and a variety of information and resources for families.
 

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