Topic 1: Screening Resources
Screening Resources
- Description: This links to the Pfizer website which hosts the original PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening tools, as well as various versions of them. You can choose the required language.
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Topic 2: Depression Resources
Lower Mainland Support Group List for Mood Disorders
- Description: This is a list of support groups in the lower mainland, from the Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
“Help and Hope for Depression” Pamphlet
- Description: This links to a VCH pamphlet with facts on depression in seniors, and quotes from seniors sharing their experiences with depression
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
- Note: This is the same resource as in the “Seniors Resources” Section. Refer to that section for other resources on Seniors’ mental health.
Here to Help: Learn about Depression
- Description: This links to a pamphlet about depression from “Here to Help – Mental Health and Substance Use Information you can Trust”
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Topic 3: Anxiety Resources
Here to Help: Learn about Anxiety
- Description: This links to a pamphlet about anxiety from “Here to Help – Mental Health and Substance Use Information you can Trust”
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
F) Anxiety and Relaxation educational resource
- Description: This links to a VCH educational pamphlet about various relaxation techniques for an older adult with anxiety.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018
- Note: This is the same resource as in the seniors section above.
G) MindShift™ App
- Description: This is a free app for your smartphone developed by Anxiety BC to help teens and young adults learn to cope with anxiety
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on April 3, 2018
- Note: This is the same resource as in the seniors section above.
Note: Refer to Topic 1 (Screening Resources) to access the GAD-7 for screening for anxiety.
Topic 4: Eating Disorders Resources
Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Referral Form
- Description: This is the referral form for the Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders clinic.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Richmond Eating Disorders Program
- Description: This is a pamphlet about the Richmond Eating DIsorders Program
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Referral Guidelines for Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders
- Description: These are the referral guidelines for the specialized eating disorders clinics (BC Children’s, Looking Glass residence, and tertiary programs).
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Topic 5: General Mental Health Resources
Mindfulness Resources from the Crisis Centre
- Description: This links to the mindfulness section of the Crisis Centre website, where videos, articles, and other resources on mindfulness can be found
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Your Rights as a Person with Mental Illness
- Description: This is a handout on your rights when you are voluntarily or involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric ward.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Safety Plan Template
- Description: This is a Safety Plan template for patients at increased risk of a suicide attempt.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on March 1, 2018
Contact for Mental Health Crises:
Anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Vancouver: 604-872-3311
Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
