Square Breathing Exercise Square breathing is a type of breathing exercise that can help you to connect more deeply with your body, calm your nervous system, and decrease feelings of stress and anxiety.
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1 4 1. breathe in for 4 sec 2. hold your breathe for 4 sec 3. breathe out for 4 sec 4. hold your breathe for 4 sec
Mental Health Check-In Questions Below are a list of 6 quick mental health check-in questions that can help you observe and track your current physical, mental &Â emotional state. Ask yourself...
Vancouver Mental Health Resource Map The link below will direct you to mental health resource map that highlights low-barrier counselling services, youth clinics, and resource centres located in local communities.
linktr.ee/takecare123 If you scan this QR code with a smartphone, it will take you directly to the mental health resource map
If you are in crisis or distress and in need of immediate help... Crisis Line: 604-872-3311 BC Suicide Line: 1-800-SUICIDE
how do i feel right now?
have i eaten today?
what sensations do i notice in my body?
what do i need right now?
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
who can support me?
BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
how much sleep did i get last night?
Youth Mental Health RESOURCE GUIDE
Online Resources
Resources Finding help can be difficult when you don't know where to start or where to look. We have compiled a list of mental health resources for you to make this step a little bit easier.
youth clinics
low-barrier counselling services GORDON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
THREE BRIDGES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
1019 Broughton Street 604-683-2554 counselling@gordonhouse.org Cost: Free
1128 Hornby Street 604-331-8900
SOUTH VANCOUVER NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
RAVEN SONG COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
6470 Victoria Drive 604-324-6212 info@southvan.org Cost: Free
2450 Ontario Street 604-709-6400
EAST VAN YOUTH CLINIC 1669 E Broadway 604-675-3986
SOUTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 6405 Knight Street 604-321-6151
QMUNITY 1170 Bute Street 604-684-5307 youth@qmunity.ca Cost: Free & sliding scale
If you are in search for accessible support, tools, and information that can be found online, we have gathered a list of resources and websites that may be what you're looking for.
FOUNDRY BC foundrybc.ca network of integrated health and social services that aims to provide youth with simple, safe, and nonjudgemental support to access mental health care, substance-use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports.
YOUTH IN BC youthinbc.com online chat service for youth in crisis to be able to talk with and get support from trained volunteers from the BC crisis centre.
MIND YOUR MIND mindyourmind.ca a health, wellness, and engagement-oriented online resource that provides innovative and interactive digital tools that aim to build capacity and resilience.
ANXIETY BC anxietycanada.com free, online, evidencebased resources and tools for individuals experiencing anxiety. the website includes resource maps, online education and assessments, and planning tools.