Whether you are just starting to explore the possibility of therapy, or looking for helpful measures to take while you wait for access to counselling, here are some resources that we hope will be useful to you.
Crisis
VANCOUVER, B.C. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LIST
Prideline is not a crisis line, but
volunteers will give callers information about crisis resources if needed.
Metro Vancouver 604.684.6869
Anywhere in BC 1.800.566.1170
in BC outside Metro Vancouver
7:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Monday to Friday.
Greater Vancouver 604.872.3311
Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast 1.866.661.3311
TTY 1.866.872.0113
Seniors’ Distress Line 604.872.1234
SEATTLE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LIST
Suicide Prevention Helpline
1.800.273.8255
The Trevor Project
1.866.488.7836
Hopeline
1.800.442.4673
Community
Liberation Healing Seattle
Online directory for QTBIPOC therapists, low-cost/reduced fee therapy, non-profits, crisis contacts, etc)
DMHS Deconstructing the Mental Health System: the antiracist therapeutic non-profit:
Find a BIPOC therapist or healer (Many of whom are virtual)
Vancouver Black Therapy Foundation
Great resources for Black healers and therapists in Vancouver B.C.
Gathering Roots Wellness and Retreat Center
(WA State, with many online offerings)
Events for BIPOC community members, many low-barrier.
Affordable Therapy Referral Network, Canada
A Directory Of Therapists Offering Low Cost And Sliding Scale Rates Across Canada
BC Women’s Health Network
(including affirmative healthcare for 2SLGBTQ+ members of the community)
QMUNITY
Free and low-cost counselling for individuals/relationships/families,
and all clinicians are from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Articles
Imagination Praxis: White Anti-Racist Culture Building
Gloria Dykstra and Cristien Storm in
The Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice
Toward Psychologies of Liberation
Mary Watkins and Helene Shulman
Apps & Exercises
Free Meditation Apps/Online Resources:
Smiling Mind
Guided Meditations:
Tara Brach
An app designed specifically with POC and women of color in mind:
The Shine