Let's TalkWhen contacting me, please note that I will not leave a message unless you say it is safe to do so. I may take up to 48 hours to respond to an inquiry. If you are experiencing an emergency or feeling suicidal, please call your family doctor, the Crisis Line, or drop in at the hospital Emergency Room. Crisis resources are listed at the bottom of this page. OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 3:00 **To maintain a healthy work/life balance, please note that calls and text messages are not returned outside of office hours OFFICE LOCATION:
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Crisis Resources
- Crisis Text Line (Canada wide): Text "CONNECT" to 686868
- 24 hour Crisis Phone Line (BC): 1-888-353-2273
- Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: noon-1:00AM, online chat
- Suicide Line (BC): 1-800-784-2433
- BC First Responder Mental Health: Access to support services for first responders
- Resilient Minds: A program focusing on building the psychological strength of fire fighters. It is an evidence-based, peer-to-peer, skill-building program designed by and for career and volunteer fire fighters in Canada
- OSI Connect App: Free download; an app full of resources for guided stress reduction and courses based in cognitive behaviour therapy (within app direction to: HealthMinds, Breathe2Relax, CBT-iCoach, CPT Coach)
- KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1 (866) 925-4419
IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society) Emergency Crisis line: 1-800-721-0066 - here2talk.ca: free connection to mental health supports for post-secondary education students (web, app, phone)
- Text, E-mail, Call for Crisis/Suicide Prevention: The Lifeline App
- Heads Up Guys: Helpful resources and support services for men experiencing depression
- Archway Society for Domestic Peace: 250-542-1122
- Turning Points Collaborative: 250-542-3555
- Badge of Life Canada: Helpful resources and support services (including peer support services) for police and corrections personnel who are dealing with psychological injuries diagnosed from service
- Anxiety Release Based on EMDR: The Anxiety Release App uses the principles of EMDR therapy to help reduce stress and anxiety through guided bilateral stimulation and relaxation techniques.
- Overcoming Pain App Based on EMDR: The Overcoming Pain App leverages EMDR-based techniques to support the management of chronic pain by addressing the emotional and physical components of pain.
- BounceBack Program: Free anxiety management program, stress reduction, and mindfulness
- Anxiety Canada: Free anxiety management strategies for coping with the increased challenges presented by COVID-19
- Anxiety Canada: Information about anxiety, support with the Mindshift app, and a free self-help program to help you manage symptoms and shift out of distress
- Help for families who are supporting a family member with mental illness: Canadian Mental Health Association