Resources

A curated list of resources for a variety of needs, whether you have a family physician or not.

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Children/Youth Mental Health
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years (EASEY) at Home

The precious years of infancy and early childhood are a wonderful time to support your child’s mental health. Mental health challenges can affect many aspects of a young child’s life and can often be difficult for parents* and caregivers to recognize and respond well to.

LGBTQIA2S+
Trans Lifeline

Support for transgender people by transgender people call 1-877-330-6366

Indigenous
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGTBQIA+ People Support Line

Call 1-844-413-6649

Adult Mental Health
Talk Suicide Canada

Call 1-833-456-4566 924/7) Text 45645 (available 4pm to 12am ET)

Indigenous
Talk4healing

For Indigenous Women Call 1-855-554-4325

Indigenous
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

(for residential school survivors and their families)

LGBTQIA2S+
Trans Care BC

Trans Care BC connects trans people, their loved ones and clinicians with information, education, training and support.

Virtual Care
Rocket Doctor

Booking an appointment with a doctor has never been easier

Virtual Care
Maple

Healthcare that fits your life Connect with Canadian-licensed doctors and nurse practitioners online, whenever or wherever you need them.

Virtual Care
TELUS Health My Care

See a doctor, psychologist, counsellor or dietitian from your phone, at your convenience. It’s part of our mission to improve Canadians’ access to healthcare.

Pharmacy
iMedicine Clinic @ Kleo’s Pharmacy

Welcome to Kleo's Pharmacy Remedy'sRx, your trusted local pharmacy in Kamloops, BC. Kleo's Pharmacy Remedy'sRx is a full-service pharmacy dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community.

Pharmacy
Pratt’s Pharmacy

Pharmacy and Telemedicine

Pharmacy
Kipp-Mallery Landmark

Pharmacy and Telemedicine

In-Person Care
Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre

Call to book or Walk-in

In-Person Care
Kamloops South Shore Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre

No Walk-Ins, Appointment only

In-Person Care
Kinetic Energy Medical Clinic

No Walk-Ins,.

Grief
Grief Support

To provide support to anyone coping with grief and loss.

Grief
Grief & Loss | Kelty Mental Health

BC Children's Grief Resources

Grief
Living Through Loss Counselling

Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC offers professional grief counselling and emotional support to anyone who is experiencing stress due to life change or loss.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
Cythera Transition House Society

To achieve a balance of power in society which, we believe, will bring about an end to violence and abuse of women and children. Cythera strives to bring an end to domestic violence through transitional housing, counselling, education and access to additional community resources.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
SALAL - Sexual Violence Support Centre

We’re dedicated to supporting survivors on their healing journey and working toward a future free from sexualized violence.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
Safeteen

Transforming the youth culture of emotional survival and fear, into a culture of empowerment and safety in all schools and communities across the globe.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
VictimLinkBC

VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or sending an email to 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
Abuse Response & Prevention

This is a Canadian-based website that addresses various types of abuse, offering definitions, guidelines, and additional resources for both individuals and communities of faith. We know that too often churches have been places where people have been hurt, but we believe strongly that churches can also be places of healing.

Abuse & Violence Survivors
Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre

We see you, we hear you, we believe you.

Gambling Addiction
Gambling Support BC

At Gambling Support BC, our goal is to ensure that every resident of British Columbia has access to the necessary tools and support services they need to make informed decisions about gambling, all at no cost.

Adult Mental Health
MindHealthBC

MindHealthBC can provide you with tips and advice to support someone you know, as well as direct you to family member support groups or other resources that can help you maintain your own positive mental health while supporting their recovery.

Substance Addiction
Here to Help

We're here to help you find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in BC. Explore strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.

Family and Caregiver Resources
Nar-Anon Family Groups

The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you.

Substance Addiction
Self-Help Addiction Recovery Program

SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.

Substance Addiction
FAR Canada – Families for Addiction Recovery

Families for Addiction Recovery is a national charity founded by parents of children who have struggled with addiction from their teens. Our goal is long term recovery for those with addiction and their families.

Muslim
IFSSA Services

IslamicFamily offers culturally sensitive and Islamically-integrated mental health support to help individuals and families face challenges with care and dignity.

Muslim
Naseeha

We’re Always Here For You, Always Ready To Listen Empowering the Muslim Community with Compassionate, Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Support

Veterans/First Responders
BC OSI

BC Operational Stress Injury Clinic provides comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment services for veterans, active RCMP and Military who are challenged with mental health conditions related to an operational stress injury (OSI).

Veterans/First Responders
BC First Responders' Mental Health

The mission of the Committee is to actively promote positive mental health and provide the leadership, best practices (resources, awareness, education, training, and supports) that first responders, their communities, and leaders need.

Veterans/First Responders
Wounded Warriors Canada

Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) is a national mental health service provider dedicated to serving Trauma Exposed Organizations (TExO) Trauma Exposed Professionals (TExP), and their Trauma Exposed Families (TExF)

Veterans/First Responders
Course Info for Vets

Knowing that someone you trust has your back is a pretty big deal. When entering the civilian world, many veterans are struck by the relative lack of camaraderie, structure, goals, and responsibility. It’s not unusual to end up feeling isolated and alone as a result.

Workplace Stress
BC's Hub for Workplace Mental Health

Workplace mental health has never been more important and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re struggling with stress or concerned about a coworker, remember, you’re not alone. Consider us your trusted guide, offering help, training, and a supportive community.

Adult Mental Health
CMHA – Living Life to the Full

Want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with what life throws at you? Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive course that will help you understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them!

Refugees and Immigrants
Mental Health Toolkit for Refugees and Refugee Claimants

This online toolkit curated by the BC Refugee Hub includes a short guide to mental health, mental illness, trauma, and resources available to those working with refugees and refugee claimants, along with services and supports available for refugees and refugee claimants.

Refugees and Immigrants
Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP) offers online training, tools and resources to settlement, social and health service professionals working with immigrants and refugees.

LGBTQIA2S+
Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services is an accredited non-profit, multi-service agency providing programming to people of all ages throughout the Southern BC Interior.

LGBTQIA2S+
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you're struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.

LGBTQIA2S+
LGBT Hotline

WE ARE HERE AND FOR YOU All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.

LGBTQIA2S+
QCHAT Peer Support for LGBTQ2 Youth in BC

A peer support line and resource database for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in British Columbia, Canada.

LGBTQIA2S+
LGBTQ - MOSAIC

I Belong is a program welcoming all 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers. We provide a safe space to connect and receive personalized support, celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Adult Mental Health
Better Help

Convenient and affordable therapy with BetterHelp.

Family and Caregiver Resources
EmotionsBC

EmotionsBC was created to be able to support people immediately and on an ongoing basis without there being multiple barriers to face. Dealing with mental health challenges is hard enough and having barriers such as waitlists, unaffordable services, referrals required, or services that are advertised but not being delivered due to lack of funding or manpower.

Family and Caregiver Resources
BC Schizophrenia Society

BCSS provides support groups for family and friends of people living with schizophrenia, psychosis, or another severe and persistent mental illness throughout BC.

Family and Caregiver Resources
Care to Speak 2 | Care for Caregivers

Caring for yourself is especially important when caring for others. We’re here to help you prioritize your well-being through a variety of free resources including peer support, webinars, podcasts, useful tips and leader training.

Family and Caregiver Resources
Family Caregivers of British Columbia

Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is a provincial, not-for-profit organization that proudly and compassionately supports over one million people in British Columbia who provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, friend, or neighbour.

Family and Caregiver Resources
Youth and Family Support - Conayt Friendship Society in Merritt BC

We work to holistically improve the quality of life and cultural distinctiveness, and to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members in our community.

Family and Caregiver Resources
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)

Family and Caregiver Resources
FamilySmart - Together-Centred for Child & Youth Mental Health

FamilySmart is not just about families. Whether you are a youth, young adult, family member or service provider, YOU MATTER to FamilySmart. Our experiences with each other impact mental health outcomes of young people.

Persons with Disabilities
Nursing Support Services

Persons with Disabilities
Children and youth with support needs

Persons with Disabilities
Mental health services for individuals under supervision

Seniors
Senior Peer Counselling of BC

Prenatal/Postnatal
Merritt Moms and Families - Conayt Friendship Society in Merritt BC

Prenatal/Postnatal
Hopewell Clinic + Pregnancy Centre

Prenatal/Postnatal
The Tree (kfrs.ca)

Prenatal/Postnatal
Coping with Depression in Pregnancy and Following the Birth

Prenatal/Postnatal
Pacific Post Partum Support Society

Men Specific Resources
DUDES Club

DUDES Club is a proven model for Indigenous men’s wellness promotion.

Men Specific Resources
HeadsUpGuys

Manage and prevent depression in men.

Indigenous
Coinations - Circle of Indigenous Nations Programming

Indigenous
Mental Health Services – Secwepemc Child & Family Services

Indigenous
Counselling – Indian Residential School Survivors Society (irsss.ca)

Indigenous
Mental Health Clinician – Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (kafs.ca)

Indigenous
Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service (fnha.ca)

Indigenous
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Indigenous
Hope for Wellness Helpline

Indigenous support

Indigenous
The First Nations Health Authority

Offers unlimited coverage for counselling, psychologists, and social workers

Counselling (Children/Youth - no/low cost)
Connect Counselling

Children/Youth Mental Health
YMCA of Greater Vancouver

Children/Youth Mental Health
Wellness Groups at the YMCA

Children/Youth Mental Health
Mindshift CBT Groups

Children/Youth Mental Health
Bounce Back (ages 15-18 years)

Children/Youth Mental Health
Need Help Now.ca

Children/Youth Mental Health
The Looking Glass Foundation

Children/Youth Mental Health
Here 2 Talk

Children/Youth Mental Health
Learning Through Grief and Loss

Children/Youth Mental Health
Kelty Mental Health

Children/Youth Mental Health
Foundry British Columbia

Counselling (Adult - no/low cost)
Wellin5

Counselling (Adult - no/low cost)
Get Started Counselling

Counselling (Adult - no/low cost)
Get Cognito

Online Mental Health/ADHD Treatment - Monthly fee ($99)

Counselling (Adult - no/low cost)
Free Counselling BC

Counselling (Adult - no/low cost)
Connect Counselling

Adult Mental Health
Welcome - Yellowhead Community Services

Trained staff provide integrated supports and services to individuals of all ages through several different community locations from McLure to Blue River with offices in Clearwater and Blue River

Adult Mental Health
Wellness Groups at the YMCA

A variety of mental wellness groups that support individuals of all ages and families to learn healthy coping skills, connect with others in the community, and get support all in a safe and friendly environment

Adult Mental Health
Wellness Together Canada

Mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad. Free and virtual, 24/7

Adult Mental Health
Talk Online BC

Register on this site to connect for $25 per counselling session if unemployed or on PWD. $50 per session if employed

Adult Mental Health
Mood Disorders Association of BC

Nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder

Adult Mental Health
MindHealthBC

Information and resource services only

Adult Mental Health
Kamloops Hospice

Support for families and loved ones with end of life compassionate care