BCTF Wellness

The health and well-being of our Federation members is of paramount importance. Below is a selection of options available. More information on BCTF wellness resources, eligibility, and access, can be found on our website: bctf.ca/services-guidance/wellness

Employee & Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)

The Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) are provided at the local level but are not provided directly through the BC Teachers' Federation. For more information, please contact your local union office.

Well Teacher Group

The Well Teacher Groups provides educators the time and space to work with their colleagues and a trained wellness facilitator to work on their wellness. This new program was developed by Wade Repta, author of the book The Well Teacher.

Starling Minds

Starling Minds is a free online mental health and wellness toolkit, designed for teachers, that provides education and training to manage stress and prevent anxiety and depression.

Further supports

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.

The Walter Gage Residences at UBC

August 24–25, 2022

Delegates are invited to visit the BCTF Advantage Program display in Walter Gage Residences to see the great opportunities for all BCTF members! See all the program has to offer, exclusively, for Advantage members: • car insurance • house insurance • travel insurance • optional life/critical-incident insurances • better mortgage rates • and many retail discounts.

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