Health & Wellness
Abortion
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Elizabeth Bagshaw Women's Clinic
Options for Sexual Health Clinics
Pregnancy Options Referral Service
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A province-wide toll-free confidential counselling, information and referral service for women who are pregnant
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604.731.7803 or 1.800.739.7367 (outside the Lower Mainland)
Addiction & Substance Abuse
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For referrals to detox and addiction housing services
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Provides housing information, screening, referral and placement services for adult men and women who are dealing with addiction issues
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Toll-free: 1.866.658.1221
Al-Anon and Alateen For Family and Friends of Alcoholics
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service
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Provides information and referral services for people across BC needing help with any kind of substance abuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) of Greater Vancouver
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) North Shore
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
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BC211 is a free helpline providing information and referral for community, government and social services in BC.
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Phone: 211
D-Talks Youth Detox Link
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Offers low-barrier programs and services to support youth under the age of 25 who are in crisis or experiencing homelessness
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Toll-free: 1.866.249.6884
Raven Song Community Health Centre
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
General Support & Finding a Doctor
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Vancouver Women's Health Collective
For more information on resources and health care professionals dial 811
Health Insurance
Mental Health
Eating Disorders
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Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Canadian Mental Health Association
Kelty Mental Health - for children, youth & families
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E-mail: keltycentre@cw.bc.ca
BC Mental Health Support Line
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia
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email: info@mdabc.net
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Pathways - Serious Mental Illness Society
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email: info@pathwayssmi.org
North Shore Connexions Society
Nutrition
Health Canada's Nutrition and Healthy Eating
If you have any questions about healthy eating, food, or nutrition:
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Call 8-1-1 toll-free in B.C.
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Deaf and hearing-impaired, call 7-1-1.
You can speak to a health service representative who can connect you with one of our registered dietitians, who are available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. You can also leave a message after hours.
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Translations services are available in more than 130 languages.
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HealthLinkBC Dietitians can also answer your questions by email.
Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
BC Women's Hospital Resource Page on Pregnancy
Doula Association of British Columbia
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Email: info@bcdoulas.org
Maternity Services - Lions Gate Hospital
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604.988.3131 (Ask for Labour & Delivery)
Midwives Association of British Columbia
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604.736.5976
Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Pomegranate Community Midwives
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
STIs and Sexual Health
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Email: info@optbc.org
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North Vancouver Clinic: 604.731.4252
Suicide
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Provides confidential, nonjudgmental, emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including feelings which may lead to suicide. Call if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone. You don't have to be suicidal to call. 24 hours, 7 days.