Resources

Counselling Resources in BC

At Emerald Counselling and Consulting, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge and tools to support their mental health and wellbeing beyond therapy sessions. This page offers carefully selected resources within BC designed to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Whether you are seeking information on anxiety, looking for resources for youth, or striving for personal growth, you will find valuable insights to support you on your journey. Click on the links below to explore these resources. Take the next steps toward healing.

Children and Adolescents

Anxiety Canada: A dedicated charity helping to raise awareness about anxiety and support access to resources and treatment.
BounceBack Youth (ages 13-18): A free program by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) designed to help youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, and/or worry.
Foundry BC: A free and confidential health and wellness service for youth aged 12-24, and their families.
Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people.
Youth Clinic, Fraser Health: A dedicated space for youth to discuss sexual health with nurses and doctors.

Clinics, Directories, and Services

Vancouver Coastal Health: Youth and young adult drop-in clinics are available for those aged 12 to 24 and provide medical, sexual and mental health services on a drop-in or ongoing basis.

Free Mental Health Resources

Anxiety Canada: Many people struggle with anxiety. This is no different for older adults. Anxiety Canada addresses anxiety throughout the lifespan.
BounceBack for Adults 19+: BounceBack provides many resources such as workbooks, activities, videos, and trained coaches to help address your mental health needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): CBT helps to identify, question, and change thought patterns, attitudes, and beliefs related to emotional and behavioural distress.
Health link BC: A reliable non-emergency health and mental health resources for BC residents.

Other Resources

Dr. Sharry Gill, MD: Women’s health and medical aesthetics doctor.
Heads Up Guys: Mental health resources for men.
Dr. Manreet Hans, DC: Chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, ergonomic guidance, and lifestyle recommendations.
Men’s Vitality Clinic: Physical wellness for men.

Resources for Parents

Cannabis Talk Kit: Learn how to talk with your teen about cannabis use.
How to Speak with your Teen about Vaping: A tip sheet for parents to help them talk to their teen about vaping.
Kelty Mental Health Support: Helping parents build resilience, strengthen relationships with love and connection, and make space for emotions and communication.
Kelty Mental Health Support (Neurodevelopmental challenges): Online resources for help with a range of mental health difficulties.

Kelty Mental Health Support (Substance Use): Information on how to talk to your children about substances.

Suicide Support

Crisis Center BC: A 24/7, non-judgmental support service offered via phone and text messaging.
Youth in BC: Youth resources in one spot! Youth in BC is operated by the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC.