Shelters and Soup Kitchens
Emergency Assistance
Psychiatric Day Programs
Activity Centres
Organizations and Support Groups
http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/homelessness/pdfs/shelterlist_Jan2005.pdf
NUMBERS TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
ANOREXIA/BULIMIA CLINIC
405-750 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1H3
Phone: 604-872-7880
Provides group therapy which focuses on a number of topics, including
the connection between dieting and bingeing, bingeing and vomiting,
complications, depression and obsessiveness. Behavioural therapy administered
in groups. Physician referral required.
ANTE-PARTUM/POST PARTUM CLINIC
University Hospital - Shaughnessy Site
Phone: 604-875-2025
Provides assessment and treatment for pregnant and post-partum women
with psychiatric disorders. A wide range of disorders including anxiety
disorders, depression and psychosis are assessed in treatment. Physicians
written referral is required.
BC'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Adolescent Clinic
3644 Slocan Street, Vancouver V5M 3E8
Phone: 604-434-3522
Provides a wide range of counselling services for adolescents. Referrals
to clinic required by a professional, such as a doctor or school counsellor.
Clinic is located in a trailer on the grounds of Sunny Hill Hospital.
Clinic hours are Monday to Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday
from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BLENHEIM HOUSE
Greater Vancouver Mental Health Services
3641 W. 29th Avenue, Vancouver V6S 1T5
Phone: 604-228-1121
Blenheim House programs offer treatment services to families with children
up to six years, who have significant emotional and behavioural problems.
Consultation is available to community agencies involved in the care
of young children. The four Blenheim House programs are The Parent-lnfant
Project (infants 0 - 2 1/2 years old, Outpatient Program (children
0 - 6 years old) and Day Program (children 2 1/2 - 6 years old) (the
day program has a morning therapeutic group Monday to Thursday for
12 children at a time). A full range of therapy and counselling services
is available for children and their families through these three programs.
Daycares and preschools can request an extended in-centre education
and support contract through the Blenheim House Daycare/Preschool Outreach
Program in their work with children in their centres who have emotional
or behavioural Problems.
PARENT-INFANT PROJECT
3641 W. 29th Avenue, Vancouver V6S 1 T5
Phone: 604-228-1121
Working in the parents home, the Parent-Infant Project utilizes a therapeutic
intervention which focuses on relationship issues. Serves parents who
have children between 0 and 2 1/2 years of age. Clients are parents
who have the "deep blues-, or who have difficulty in feeling warmly
towards their baby, or who feel very stressed and frustrated in caring
for their baby most of the time. Referrals can be made through Blenheim
House at 228-1121.
BURNABY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Burnaby Psychiatric Services
3405 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby V5G 3H4
Phone: 604-660-5699
Fax: 604-660-1023
The centre offers psychiatric assessment and treatment services for
adults, children and families residing in Burnaby. Treatment resources
available include individual and group psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy
for outpatients, day hospital milieu treatment and inpatient care,
and day treatment programs for three to five year old emotionally disturbed
children. Provides family oriented treatment approach to Burnaby children
17 and under, encompassing psychiatric and behavioural problems arising
within the family or school environment. Services include family therapy,
individual therapy and groups. Provides consultation services to Burnaby
Hospital and community agencies. Office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday to Friday.
Adult Day Program
Address: 3935 Kincaid St, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6
Phone: 604-453-1969 Fax: 604-453-1929
Burnaby Mental Health and Addictions
Address: 3935 Kincaid St, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6
Phone: 604-453-1910 Fax: 604-453-1951
Burnaby Mental Health Team (Central)
Address: 3935 Kincaid St, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6
Phone: 604-453-1900 Fax: 604-453-1908
Burnaby Mental Health Team (North)
Address: 206 - 3900 East Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C1
Phone: 604-949-7730 Fax: 604-291-7350
Burnaby Mental Health Team (South)
Address: 320 - 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5E 2V1
Phone: 604-777-6870 Fax: 604-525-0578
Maple Cottage Detox Mental Health and Addictions
Address: 3405 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H4
Phone: 604-587-3755 Fax: 604-587-3795
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAM
North Shore Health
5th Floor-132 W. Esplanade, North Vancouver V7M 1A2
Phone: 604-983-6719
Fax: 983-6839
This program, promoting the emotional well-being of children, adolescents,
and their families on the North Shore, is staffed by clinical psychologists
and psychiatrists, and provides comprehensive outpatient assessment
and treatment services to families of preschool, elementary and secondary
school children with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
Also serves as a consultation resource service for schools, community
agencies and professionals. Referrals from parents, family physician,
teachers, social workers, or other professionals. Office hours: 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, with limited evening appointments
Tuesday through Thursday.
DELTA MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
129-6345 - 120th Avenue, Delta V4E 2A6
Phone: 604-592-3700
Fax: 591-2302
Sub Office:
15-1835 - 56th Street, Delta V4L 2L8
Phone: 604-948-7010
Provides community mental health services for children and adults in
Delta. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, psychologists,
psychiatrists and social workers offers a variety of services. These
include assessment, individual family and group psychotherapies, pharmacotherapy
and consultation to other agencies. Services are free. Anyone may refer.
DUAL DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM
Greater Vancouver Mental Health Services
163 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 1P4
Phone: 604-872-1250
Fax: 872-0209
Provides services to people with a mental illness who have a substance
abuse problem. Services include client assessment, consultation, training,
referrals to treatment programs and limited group and individual treatment.
Provides linkage for clients between alcohol and drug and mental health
programs. Also provides consultation and training to agency staff regarding
assessment and treatment of dual diagnosed individuals. Office hours
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Non-profit society.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES COMMISSION
Adult Outpatient Services
Ministry of Health
300-307 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 1P9
Phone: 604-660-6604
Fax: 660-6625
Psychiatric assessments and outpatient treatment for people in conflict
with the law who have been referred by the courts. Consultation and educational
services for agencies, organizations and other workers in the field are
available. Office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
GREATER VANCOUVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Administrative Office
800-601 West Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 4C2
Phone: 604-874-7626
Fax: 874-7661
Provides treatment and community care services to seriously mentally
ill adults and specialized treatment services to severely disturbed children
in the communities of Vancouver and Richmond, with a particular focus
on those whose level of dysfunction requires a broad range of co-ordinated
services. This may include psychiatric diagnosis, medication, individual,
group and family therapy, occupational and recreation therapy programs.
Where appropriate, services will be provided in the clients home. Daytime
psychiatric emergency services will be provided where required. Office
hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Non-profit society.
Grandview
Woodlands Mental Health Team
300-2250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 5P9
604-251-2264
Midtown Mental Health Team
3rd Floor – 2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7
604-872-8441
Northeast Mental Health Team
2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
604-253-5353
Broadway Mental Health Team
300-2250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver V5N 4B5
Phone: 604-872-0211
Broadway-South Mental Health Team
209-2250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver V5N 4B5
Phone: 604-253-5353
Kitsilano Mental Health Team
4th Floor, 1212 W. Broadway, Vancouver V6H 3V1
Phone: 604-736-2881
Fax 737-4835
Mount Pleasant Mental Health Team
100-2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver V5Z 4L6
Phone: 604-872-8441
Richmond Mental Health Team
110-5751 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond V6X 2A8
Phone: 604-273-9121
South Mental Health Team
5955B Fraser Street, Vancouver V5W 2Z6
Phone: 604-324-3811
Strathcona Mental Health Team
330 Heatley Street, Vancouver V6A 3G3
Phone: 604-253-4401
West End Mental Health Team
1555 Robson Street, Vancouver V6G 1 C3
Phone: 604-687-7994
West Side Mental Health Team
200-4088 Cambie Street, Vancouver V5Z 2X8
Phone: 604-873-6733
Residence:
Venture
220 East 13th Avenue, Vancouver V5T 2K4
Phone: 604-874-8622
Short term residential care for the mentally ill in crisis, offering
inpatient observation, psychiatric assessment, supportive counselling,
treatment and stabilization. Also provides limited psychiatric emergency
assistance outside mental health team and mental health emergency service
hours.
LANGLEY MENTAL HEALTH
305-20300 Fraser Highway, Langley V3A 4E6
Phone: 604-532-3500
Fax: 534-6817
Community mental health outpatient assessment, treatment/counselling
and consultative services for all ages, groups and types of problems.
Boarding Home Program for adult chronic patients. Serves Langley and
District, including Aldergrove and Fort Langley. Office hours from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with a Thursday evening clinic from
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
LIONS GATE HOSPITAL
231 E. 15th Street , North Vancouver V7L 2L7
Phone: 604-988-3131
Inpatient Services: 30-bed acute psychiatric care unit. Referral by
staff physicians.
MAPLE RIDGE MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
200-11965 Fraser Street , Maple Ridge V2X 8H7
Phone: 604-467-4147
Fax: 467-9526
Provides assessment and therapy for people of all ages with severe adjustment
problems. Places and follows up on chronic mental patients in community
residential placement. Office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
to Friday.
MAPLES ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTRE
3405 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby V5G 3H4
Phone: 604-660-5800
Fax: 660-1109
Provincial mental health facility providing treatment for adolescents
in B.C. diagnosed as having a major thought disorder, affective disorder,
incapacitating anxiety disorder or conduct disorder. Referrals from MSS,
Ministry of Health, Solicitor General, Ministry of Education, hospitals,
family physicians, psychiatrists and other professionals working with
adolescents. Self and/or family referrals are not accepted.
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES
Greater Vancouver Mental Health Service
Phone: 604-874-7307
Provides assessment of people thought to be mentally ill and in need
of emergency intervention and those services which are essential to the
emergency situation. Available in Vancouver only. Hours: seven days a
week from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Operates a 24 hour crisis line with nurses who can answer mental health
questions, help resolve emergency situations or provide referrals to
other health care providers. Also have a fairly new program, called the
Geriatric Mental Health Emergency Services - which is a seven day/week
program which focuses on emergency intervention and support for the older
adult population over 65 years of age.
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION LINE
Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors
Phone: 604-669-7600
Computerized information system provides a variety of pre-recorded taped
messages on mental illness. Will mail printed materials to interested
callers. Also provides information on treatment and support groups.
NEW WESTMINSTER MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
2nd Floor, 403 6th Street, New Westminster V3L 3B1
Phone: 604-660-8626
Fax: 522-8380
Provincial Mental Health Centre serving New Westminster and Maillardville.
Outpatient assessment, treatment, counselling and consultative services
provided free of charge to individuals of all ages. Provides access to
placements in Mental Health funded facilities. Hours: Monday and Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
201-126 E. 15th Street, North Vancouver V7L 2P9
Phone: 604-660-1273
Fax: 660-3108
Provincial mental health centre serving North and West Vancouver and
Lions Bay. Main priority is mentally ill client who is unable or unwilling
to receive assistance elsewhere. Home visits available. Services to the
elderly and the non-compliant chronic patient will be emphasized. Serves
North and West Vancouver and Lions Bay. Office hours from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, evening groups as scheduled and Saturdays
by appointment only.
PANIC DISORDER CLINIC
405-750 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1H3
Phone: 604-872-7880
A comprehensive psychoeducational program which treats panic disorders
and agoraphobia with behaviour therapy and drug therapy. Physician referral
required.
RICHMOND HOSPITAL
7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond V6X 1A2
Phone: 604-278-9711
Provides psychiatric assessment, intervention, discharge planning and
follow-up referrals to residents of Richmond and South Delta with emotional
and mental illness. Services include crisis intervention, supportive
psychotherapy and health teaching.
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
500 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam V3C 4J2
Phone: 604-524-7000
Tertiary mental health facility providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation
for acute and chronic psychiatric patients 18 years and older. Referrals
to Adult, Geriatric, and Community Psychiatry Divisions are made through
psychiatric units in community general hospitals and mental health centres.
Geriatric (ages 65 years and over), Research and Community Psychiatric
Services.
ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL
Department of Psychiatry
330 E. Columbia Street, New Westminster V3L 3W7
Phone: 604-520-4662
Inpatient Services: Provides psychiatric assessment, on medical referral,
of people attending the hospital Emergency. Two 15 bed acute psychiatric
inpatient units. Referrals accepted from general practitioners, psychiatrists
and mental health centres.
ST. PAUL'S HOSPITAL
1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver V6Z 1Y6
Phone: 604-682-2344
Inpatient Services: 10-bed short-stay crisis intervention unit and a
20-bed acute psychiatric inpatient unit. Referrals from St. Paul s Emergency
or from the psychiatric outpatient department, from physicians and Community
Care Teams. Contact the Head Nurse or Unit Director.
ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL
749 W. 33rd Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 2K4
Phone: 604-876-7171
Fax: 876-6729
Inpatient Services: 20-bed acute psychiatric care unit. Referrals by
general practitioners and psychiatrists with admitting privileges at
St. Vincent's Hospital.
SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
13750-96th Avenue, Surrey V3V 1Z2
Phone: 604-581-2211
Fax: 588-3382
Inpatient Services: 20-bed acute psychiatric care unit. Referral by staff
physician.
SURREY NORTH MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
10095B 136A Street, Surrey V3T 4G1
Phone: 604-660-8936
Fax: 660-8812
Provides community oriented mental health services for children, teens
and adults living in North Surrey. Services offered include assessments;
individual, family and group therapy; pharmacotherapy and consultations.
Also funds community agencies to provide a number of mental health services.
TRI-CITIES MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
1-2232 Elgin Avenue, Port Coquitlam V3C 2B2
Phone: 604-941-3471
Fax: 660-9805
Provides community mental health services to children and adults. Provides
assessment; individual, family and group treatment; consultation and
case management. Contracted services include crisis line; suicide and
prevention program; counselling service for women who are survivors of
violence; a post-partum support group; clubhouse; therapeutic volunteer
program; housing support program; and a residential care program for
mentally ill adults. Serves Annmore, Ioco, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Maillardville,
Port Coquitlam and Port Moody area. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
UBC Site
2211 Wesbrook Mall, University of B.C., Vancouver V6T 2B5
Phone: 604-822-7121
Inpatient Services: Three 20-bed inpatient units. A specific seven-bed
Schizophrenia Service devoted to the diagnosis, care and research of
the schizophrenic patient. A 20-bed unit that houses 15 Mood Disorder
Service beds for the diagnosis and treatment of difficult mood disorders,
and 5 beds for complex neuropsychiatric cases. There is also a 20-bed
unit open for general psychiatric services. Referrals are accepted from
psychiatrists, clinical practitioners, mental health teams and community
agencies.
Outpatient Services:
As listed below.
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Phone: 604-822-7857
Provides assessment of patients with sleep disorders, with a particular
emphasis on chronic insomnia, and sleep disturbances associated with
psychiatric and medical disorders. Clinic has a 3-bed sleep laboratory
for investigation of patient's sleep patterns. Referrals from physicians
only.
Child and Family Outpatient Clinic
Phone: 604-822-7297
Provides psychiatric services to children, adolescents and their families.
Services include assessments, consultations and therapy groups for children
and adolescents. Referrals from professionals.
Day House
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver V6T 2B5
Phone: 604-822-2312
Provides daily intensive psychotherapy for six to twelve weeks in a group
setting. Program is for those suffering from symptoms of anxiety, panic,
bodily complaints, depression and eating disorders, as well as for people
with marital, family, sexual, work or career problems. Special techniques
of psychotherapy are utilized such as encounter, movement and family
therapy. Referrals from psychiatrists, physicians or community agencies.
Health Psychology Clinic
Phone: 604-822-7300
Outpatient service for a wide variety of psychological problems. Uses
cognitive therapy, behaviour therapy, biofeedback and other methods.
Professional referrals only.
Mood Disorders Service
Phone: 604-822-7512
An Ambulatory Care Clinic that specializes in the consultation of treatment
resistant, depressive illness. Ambulatory Care referrals are also accepted
for those patients needing antidepressant chemotherapy, particularly
with new or novel antidepressants. Professional referrals only.
VANCOUVER GENERAL HOSPITAL
855 W. 12th Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 1M9
Phone: 604-875-4111
Outpatient Services: Offers a range of general psychiatric outpatient
services, including services to preschool children, six to 12 year-olds
and adolescents, and child custody assessments.
Inpatient Services:
As listed below.
Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
A 10 bed, non-emergency short stay assessment and treatment facility
for male and female teenagers 13 to 16 years of age. Designed for youth
with severe emotional disorders such as: psychosis, schizophrenia, thought
disorders, depression, serious suicidal behaviour, and some serious school
problems. Request for admission must be accompanied by a letter from
the family physician.
Emergency Psychiatric/Psychiatric Assessment
A short-term holding and assessment unit located in Emergency for people
who need immediate help. Referrals are made to various other hospitals
and agencies throughout the province.
General Acute Psychiatric Unit
Limited number of acute psychiatric care beds for patients of VGH admitting
psychiatrists.
WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
2-15455 Vine Avenue, White Rock V4B 2T3
Phone: 604-538-6362
Fax: 594-7521
Newton Sub-Office
14275-56th Avenue, Surrey V3W 1J1
Phone: 604-594-7521
Fax: 594-3451
Adult and children's clinics; outpatient and consultation services. Serves
South Surrey area, i.e., Newton, Cloverdale and White Rock
VANCOUVER NATIVE HEALTH SOCIETY
449 East Hasting St,, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P5
Administration Tel: (604) 254-9949
Administration Fax: (604) 254-9948
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Bridge Community Health Clinic
2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7
Phone: 604-709-6400
Downtown Community Health Centre
569 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1N4
Phone: 604-255-3151
Evergreen Community Health Centre
3425 Crowley Drive, Vancouver, BC V5R 6G3
Phone: 604-872-2511
North Community Health Centre
200-1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y3
Phone: 640-253-3575
Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre
2110 West 43rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2E1
Phone: 604-261-6366
Pine Community Health Clinic
1985 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
Phone: 604-736-2391
Pender Community Health Centre
59 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G8
Phone: 604-669-9181
Raven Song Community Health Centre
2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 4T7
Phone: 604-709-6400
Sheway
533 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P9
Phone: 604-216-1699
South Community Health Office
6405 Knight Street, Vancouver, BC V5P 2V9
Phone: 604-321-6151
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
1292 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2
Phone: 604-736-9844
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PSYCHIATRIC DAY CENTRE
Lions Gate Hospital
231 E. 15th Street, North Vancouver V7L 2L7
Phone: 604-984-5751
Offers multi-disciplinary day and evening programs. Primary focus is
group therapy, but some individual and/or family therapy is provided
under various therapeutic streams. Streams include Adult Insight Oriented,
Cognitive-Behavioural and Transitional Rehabilitative and Adolescent/Young
Adult acute and Transitional Rehabilitative-Young Adult. Physician referral
required.
PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAM
St. Vincent's Health Care Society
749 W. 33rd Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 2K4
Phone: 604-877-3055
Psychiatric group program focussing mainly on affective and anxiety disorders.
The program is based on the cognitive therapy model which includes stress
management, communication skills, self-esteem development, and some insight-oriented
groups. Evening programming includes a family and friends night, a psycho-therapy
group and a sexual abuse group for patients with a psychiatric diagnosis.
Referrals accepted from physicians and mental health agencies.
PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAM
University Hospital
Shaughnessy Site
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver V6H 3N1
Outpatient: 604-875-2025
Inpatient. 604-875-2232
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
There are also specialized clinics for assessment and treatment of affective
disorders. Physician or agency referral required.
PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAM
Surrey Memorial Hospital
13750-96th Avenue, Surrey V3V 1Z2
Phone: 604-585-5514
Provides treatment for individuals, age 16 and over, who are experiencing
psychiatric and emotional problems. Focus is primarily on group therapy,
with individual family counselling as required. Physician referral required.
PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAM
Langley Memorial Hospital
Marion Ward Hospital
22051 Fraser Highway, Langley V3A 4H4
Phone: 604-534-4121
Multi-disciplinary group approach to therapeutic intervention for individuals
16 years and older who require insight and coping skills as a result
of emotional and/or psychiatric problems. Some additional one to one
counselling is provided, as necessary. Physician referral required.
PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAMS
Burnaby Psychiatric Services
3405 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby V5G 3H4
Phone: 604-660-5740
Offers two group-oriented programs for individuals with psychiatric disorders,
aged 18 years and older. One is an intensive full-time, short-term program.
The other is a supportive, part-time, long-term program and gives preference
to Burnaby residents. Both require physician or agency referral.
SCHIZOPHRENIA REHABILITATION DAY PROGRAM
Living Strategies for Success
University Hospital UBC Site
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver V6T 2B5
Phone: 604-822-7125
Fax: 822-7050
Offers people with schizophrenia and related disorders a setting in which
to improve deficits and develop new capacities to better succeed with
meaningful activities and relationships. The program utilizes a variety
of assessment and treatment modalities including psychoeducational, pharmacological,
vocational and a broad based life skills acquisition component (i.e.
problem solving, stress management, leisure planning, goal setting).
Therapy is offered in individual, group and family modalities. Also provides
comprehensive outpatient service to patients who attend Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Potential clients must display: the
beginnings of motivation to improve aspects of their lives; insight into
their illness; and a willingness to attend for a minimum of three months.
Referrals are accepted from physicians, mental health teams and social
service agencies.
SHERBROOKE DAY PROGRAM
Royal Columbian Hospital
260 Sherbrooke Street, New Westminster V3L 3M2
Phone: 604-520-4397
Multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals provide leadership,
structure and counselling for adults ages 18 and older who have a mental
illness and/or excessive stress, emotional problems or painful transitions
e.g. adjustment to losses related to health (physical and mental), jobs,
relationships, retirement among others. Offers group therapy on a full-time
and part-time basis (average duration is 12 weeks). Also provides a weekly
Post-Partum Depression group and Tuesday Club, a social skills development
group. Referrals accepted from physicians, mental health agencies and
social service agencies. Physician involvement required during referral
process.
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BURNABY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Canadian Mental Health Association
Vancouver-Burnaby Branch
4-6927 Kingsway, Burnaby V5E 1E5
Phone: 604-526-9606
Administration: 604-872-4902
Offers recreation programs for adults experiencing mental health problems.
Services include community based recreation programs, individual recreation
planning, outreach programs and a drop in social program. Program calendar
available.
CANORA CLUB
c/o Canadian Mental Health Association
North and West Vancouver Branch
322 E. 13th Street, North Vancouver V7L 2L9
Phone: 604-987-2111
Fax: 987-6959
A club house for psychiatrically disabled people. Offers social, pre-vocational,
recreational and leisure activities as well as a variety of lifeskills
programs. Programs emphasize growth in social awareness and independence.
A supported work program is designed to teach work habits and skills
and to integrate clients into the work force.
COAST FOUNDATION CLUB HOUSE
Coast Foundation Society
295 E. 11th Avenue, Vancouver V5T 2C5
Members: 604-879-9612
Administration: 604-876-6345
Provides social, recreational, vocational and employment services for
people challenged by emotional and/or psychiatric barriers. Services
include: low cost meals, access to affordable housing and work placements.
Non-profit society.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
Fraserside Community Services
609 4th Avenue, New Westminster V3M 1S3
Phone: 604-522-4451
Provides pre-vocational, social and recreational activities for adults
with a mental illness. Referrals through local mental health centres.
KETTLE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
1993 Commercial Drive, Vancouver V5N 4A8
Phone: 604-251-2854
Office: 604251-2801
Drop-in centre and social lounge offering recreational, social and lifeskills
community integration programs. Referral, advocacy and outreach services
for individuals with a mental health disability. Hours: Monday to Friday
from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
LANGLEY STEPPING STONE REHABILITATIVE SOCIETY
5470-201st Street, Langley V3A 1P9
Phone: 604-530-5033
Fax: 530-3811
Psychosocial rehabilitative program designed to help adults recovering
from a mental illness realize social, vocational and housing opportunities
in the community. Affordable and nutritious meals served daily. Provides
a friendly environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and
become more self reliant. Also offers an outreach service, supported
work, volunteer opportunities and community living support and semi-independent
housing. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; Friday evening
and Saturday recreation programs are provided. Referrals can be made
through the Langley Mental Health Centre. Non-profit society.
MAPLE RIDGE-PITT MEADOWS RAINBOW CLUB
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services Council
11907-228th Street, Maple Ridge V2X 8G8
Phone: 604-467-0544
Provides a social/pre-vocational based program for people with a mental
illness living in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
The Club program aims to increase the personal independence of its
members.
Subsidized housing and Community Living Support Worker programs also
available.
MENTAL PATIENTS' ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
1731 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver V6J 1M2
Phone: 604-738-1422
Fax: 604-738-5177
Offers information and referral services for psychiatric patients and
ex-psychiatric patients, social and recreational activities and community
outings. Structured activities and emergency services are offered Monday
to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop In Centre is open 9:00 a.m. to
11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
NEW FRONTIER PROGRAMS
9803 140th St, Surrey
Phone: 604-581-6177
Service for adults disabled by mental illness who have been referred
through North Surrey Mental Health. Members participate in pre-vocational
and social programs. The Therapeutic Volunteer Program provides opportunities
for monitored volunteer placements in the community. The Supported Work
Program provides for paid work with staff support; and Community Living
Support provides lifeskills training. outreach and housing search.
PATHWAYS CLUB HOUSE
Canadian Mental Health Association
Richmond Branch
160-5811 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond V6X 2A8
Phone: 604-276-8834
Fax: 276-8032
Provides pre-vocational and transitional employment programs for adults
with a psychiatric disability through a club model.
VANCOUVER RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Canadian Mental Health Association
Vancouver-Burnaby Branch
175 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 1P4
Phone: 604-872-4902
Fax: 872-5934
Offers recreation programs for adults experiencing mental health problems.
Services include community based recreation programs, individual recreation
planning, special events, outreach programs and a drop-in social program.
Program calendar available.
WHALE HOUSE
Surrey Community Resource Society
1159 Vidal Street, White Rock V4B 3T4
Phone: 604-536-3480
Fax: 583-3271
Provides three services as part of the Mental Health Club House: a psychological
program which has as its main purpose the support of clients in the community
and the development of basic skills; Supported Work provides work in
open employment settings; and a Volunteer Program. Referrals through
Surrey Mental Health Centre.
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BC SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY
201-6011 Westminster Highway, Richmond V7C 4V4
Phone: 604-270-7841
Fax: 270-9861
Support, public awareness, information and advocacy for people with schizophrenia
and their family and friends. Over 30 branches throughout British Columbia.
Holds regular meetings. General public and new members welcome. Provides
major support for research. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
to Friday. Non-profit society.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
BC Division
1200-1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, V6E 3V6
Phone: 604-688-3234
Initiates and supports voluntary action for mental health throughout
B.C. Provides consultation to C.M.H.A. chartered branches and to other
groups involved in community based programs for mentally ill or emotionally
disabled persons. Conducts province-wide public education and prevention
programs, develops provincial policy about services to people with a
mental illness and implements provincially-based fundraising campaigns.
New Westminster Branch
203-332 Columbia Street, New Westminster V3L 1A6
591-2114524-2831
524-2821
Provides information and referral service, housing support program, subsidized
apartments, living skills, and public education seminars. Sponsor of
Blue Bird House, a transitional residence for six people, living independently.
North and West Vancouver Branch
944 W. 16th Street, North Vancouver
Clubhouse: 987-2111
Office: 987-6959
Fax: 980-0336
Offers programs for people with psychiatric disabilities. The Clubhouse
program offers basic work skills, lifeskills, social, recreational and
community awareness opportunities that focus upon increased independence,
social functioning and skills development towards further community education.
The Therapeutic Volunteer program offers support and follow-up for people
who want to further develop their work skills through a community volunteer
placement. Provides general information and referral. A thrift store
is operated at 3066 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.
Richmond Branch
Suite 260 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3Z5
Phone: (604) 279-7110
Fax: (604) 279-7118
Executive Director: Michel Lacroix
Provides a variety of programs for adults with psychiatric disabilities
including: supported housing, recreational services and a club model
program. Operates Transitions-through-Volunteering in co-operation with
Richmond Information and Volunteer Centre.
Contact: Supported Housing Program, Christine Langridge, Manager, (604)279-7110,
Fax 279-7118
Offers subsidized housing and on-going support to adults with mental
illness. Housing is available in an apartment building and in satellite
apartments throughout Richmond. Support services are also available
to people with mental illnesses living independently in the Richmond
area.
Contact: Community Recreation Services, Bill Hoegler, Manager,
(604)276-2755,
Fax 276-2755
Community Recreation Services provides a variety of social, emotional
and physical recreation programs for persons with psychiatric disabilities.
The programs offered are based on the interests and needs of the participants.
Through these programs people have the opportunity to make new friends,
acquire new skills and to improve overall health. Day, evening and weekend
programs are scheduled to allow everyone the opportunity for fun and
excitement.
Contact: Pathways Clubhouse, Dave MacDonald, Manager, (604)276-8834,
Fax 276-0342, T.T.D. (604)276-0330
Pathways Clubhouse is a community with a restorative environment in which
individuals who have been socially and vocationally disabled by a mental
illness, can be helped to achieve the confidence and skills necessary
to lead vocationally productive and socially satisfying lives. The Clubhouse
operates a work-ordered day where members and staff work side by side
in all aspects of the Clubhouse operation. Members are also offered employment
opportunities through our Independent and Transitional Employment Programs.
Contact: Transitions-Through-Volunteering, Linda Gavsie, Co-ordinator,
(604)279-7170, Fax 279-7172
Provides opportunities for a person living with a mental illness to contribute
to and feel a part of their community through volunteering. Volunteers
have the opportunity to acquire new skills, meet new people and become
active in the community.
Contact: Public Education Program, Barbara Fee, Co-ordinator, (604)279-7110,
Fax 279-7118
Vancouver-Burnaby Branch
175 W. Broadway, Vancouver V6J 1H7
Phone: 604-872-4902
Provides educational and information services to the general public
on mental health issues. Provides services to people with psychiatric
disabilities,
including recreational/leisure services and volunteer services. Thrift
store "Hang-Ups" are located at 1832 Commercial Drive, 2858
W. Broadway.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (Coda)
P.O. Box 35014
Station E, Vancouver V6M 4B1
Phone: 261-0384
12-step program for men and women whose common problem is an inability
to maintain functional relationships.
COAST FOUNDATION SOCIETY
295 W. 7th Avenue, Vancouver V5Y 1M1
Phone: 872-3502
Fax: 879-2363
Provides housing, social and employment opportunities for people challenged
by mental illness. Services include a housing program operating six community
homes, six apartment buildings and 35 satellite units; and a social club
offering daily meals, social interaction, outings and special events.
Offers several types of job training, transitional employment and individual
employment placement programs. Office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday. Non-profit society.
EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP
Surrey Community Services
2nd Floor, 10095 136A Street, Surrey V3T 4G1
Phone: 584-5811
Professionally led support groups for people with anorexia nervosa or
bulimia and their spouses and other family members. Group meets from
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. every second Wednesday at the above address. Group
participation is not restricted to residents of Surrey. Call for more
information.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
P.O. Box 4784
Main Post Office, Vancouver V6B 4A4
Phone: 681-5653
Support groups for people needing to achieve and maintain emotional health.
Based on the 12 step philosophy of A.A. Meetings held throughout Greater
Vancouver area.
MENTAL HEALTH EMPOWERMENT ADVOCATES PROGRAM
Advocacy Access Team
B.C. Coalition of People With Disabilities
204-456 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 1R3
Phone: 872-1224
Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278
TDD: 875-8835
Fax: 875-9227
Provides one-to-one advocacy to individuals with mental health disabilities;
offers direct assistance in obtaining benefits available through MSS;
and educates mental health consumers on their rights. Also conducts workshops
designed to share self-help skills and information on issues of concern
to the mental health community. Funded by Greater Vancouver Mental Health
Services Society
MENTAL PATIENTS' ASSOCIATION
1733 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver V6J 1M2
Phone: 738-2811
Offers a wide range of support services to adult ex-psychiatric patients,
including community resource centre, activity program, woodworkshop,
research and legal advocacy services. Sponsors a variety of housing programs
including the Residence Program, (consisting of five self-help group
homes), the Hampton Hotel (a downtown eastside residential hotel), the
Phoenix Project and satellite apartments with outreach support. Office
hours from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday to Friday. Non-profit society.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
201-2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver V5N 5P4
Phone: 873-0103
Fax: 873-3095
Offers support groups to those with bipolar and unipolar mood disorders,
their families and friends. Meets monthly for exchanging information,
discussion and support. Telephone network is being developed. Professionals
serve as consultants and advisors and occasionally attend meetings as
guest speakers. Groups meet throughout the Lower Mainland and B.C.
RECOVERY
Phone: 604-538-3399
Support group for people with nervous symptoms and fears. Offers a self-help
method of controlling temperamental behaviour and changing attitudes.
Meets Monday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 10
a.m. to noon at the First United Church in White Rock, 15386 Buena Vista.
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION
Riverview Hospital
500 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam V3C 4J2
Phone: 604-524-7603
Aims to promote the well-being of Riverview patients, both in hospital
and in the community. Manages services on hospital grounds, including
a tuck shop, deli and tea shop. Also oversees Pioneer House, a 30-bed
psychiatric facility in New Westminster.
SE-CURE ORGANIZATION OF BC
Burnaby Mental Health Centre
3405 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby V5G 3H4
Phone: 604-660-5590
Individual counselling and therapeutic self help groups available for
people with agoraphobia, with or without panic disorder. Will assist
in starting groups throughout B.C.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS
P.O. Box 4801, Vancouver V6B 4A4
Phone: 604-290-9643
Fellowship of men and women who share experiences, strengths and hopes
in order to solve their common problem of sexually self-destructive thinking
and behaviour. Program of recovery is based on the principles of Alcoholics
Anonymous and uses its 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
SEXUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS
P.O. Box 80704, Burnaby V5H 3Y1
Voice Mail: 290-9382
Fellowship of men and women who work together to help themselves recover
from all compulsive and destructive sexual behaviour and thinking. Based
on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR LARGE WOMEN
20961 50B Avenue, Langley V3A 7H5
Phone: 604-533-4007
Self-help support group for large women focusing on improving self-esteem,
self-assertion and self-acceptance, not on weight loss. Group meets Thursdays
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone Pat Ellis at 682-2344 to register.
UNITY HOUSING
#12 - 425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3
Phone (604) 801-5334
Contact person: Susan Craigie (Housing manager)
Unity Housing Society is consumer driven mental health housing organization
funded by the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board and operates six communal
houses located in the East side of Vancouver.
VANCOUVER SAA
P.O. Box 4941, V.M.P.O., Vancouver V6B 4A6
Tape: 290-9544
A support group for men and women who share their strength, hope and
experience with each other so they may overcome their sex addiction and
help others to recover. Based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous,
although not affiliated with AA.
WORKAHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Phone: 604-534-1315
Support group for people seeking to find and maintain a balance between
work and play. Family members and friends are welcome at all W.A. meetings.
Vancouver group meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at 1205 Nelson Street, Vancouver.
Fraser Valley Group meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Peardonville House.
29491 80th Avenue, Abbotsford.
WHO TO CALL IF YOU ARE BEING EXPLOITED OR ARE THE VICTIM OF CRIME:
Victim Services and Community Programs Division
Policing and Community Safety Branch
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
302-815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2E6
Phone: 604-660-2605
Fax: 604-775-2674
Toll Free: 1-866-668-2137
e-mail: SGCPD@gems2.gov.bc.caVictimLINK
Tel: BC Toll Free 1 800 563-0808 (TTY: 604 875-0885)
Hours: 24 hours, seven days a week
YOU ARE NOT ALONE EATING DISORDER SOCIETY
www.youarenotalonesociety.org
www.youarenotalonebook.com
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