MAY 1 -7, 2023

Mental Health Week is observed across Canada to celebrate, protect, and promote mental health awareness.

This week, it’s your turn to learn more, share resources, and start a dialogue on Mental Health for yourself, your friends, your family, and your community.

SUPPORT &RESOURCES:

  • CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – VANCOUVER

Contact a community organization like the Canadian Mental Health Association to learn more about support and resources in your area.

Call: 604-688-3234 / info@cmha.bc.ca

  • CRISIS CENTER LINE- MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Crisis Centre Chat is an online chat service for adults (25+) living in B.C, where people can chat one-on-one with trained volunteers

Dial:310-6789

  • TALK SUICIDE CANADA

Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgment.

Call: 1-833-456-4566 / Text: 45645

  • WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA

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

Immediate Crisis Support: Text WELLNESS to 741741 OR 911

Call: 1-866-585-0445

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK – SENIORS’ DISCUSSION: YOUR STORY

Wednesday, May 3rd from 3-4 pm at Kits House

how to get involved:

  • Listen and support those who share their story with you, there is vulnerability, strength and benefits in these interactions;
  • Share your story with someone close to you, this helps destigmatize the mental health conversation;
  • Learn about different types of mental health supports and how they can be used to support you or someone in your community;
  • Understand (the differences between) mental health and mental illness;
  • Share a message of thanks to a community program or person who has helped you in your mental health journey.