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.