If you are in crisis and require emergency mental health assistance, please call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. 

Crisis Lines

Crisis Centre Hotline – Greater Vancouver 604-872-3311   BC-Wide 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Crisis Centre Website
Teen Suicide Prevention
Kids’ Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24 hours)
Suicide: Read This First

Crime Victim Assistance Program

VictimLink BC – Website: VictimLinkBC  Phone: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-563-0808
CVAP information from the BC Ministry of Justice

Mental Health Resources

AnxietyBC
BC NurseLine (or dial 8-1-1 anywhere in BC)
Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division)
Canadian Addiction Treatment Services Database
Here to Help (Mental Health and Substance Abuse Information)
Kelty Mental Health (Child and Youth Mental Health Resource Centre)
Ministry of Health – Mental Health and Addictions
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Redbook Online (Information about community, government and social services in BC)
Vancouver Coastal Health (Vancouver Community Mental Health)

Postpartum/Pregnancy Resources
BC Reproductive Mental Health Program
Creating Great Health  - (Ayoe Lai - Holistic Doula and Energy Healing)
Heartsong Birth and Doula Services
InfantRisk Center – (providing up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding)
The Midwifery Group – (Vancouver based group offering team-based midwifery care, prenatal and postpartum care, labour and delivery, and prenatal education)
Mother Me (Home support for new mothers)
MotherRisk – (information about medication taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding and how it may impact the baby)
Pacific Postpartum Support Society (604) 255-7999 (telephone support, weekly women’s support groups, partner education sessions, community trainings and resource materials for women experiencing postpartum mental health issues)
Pomegranate Community Midwives - (Vancouver midwifery, massage, childbirth classes, acupuncture, nutritionists, lactation consultants, postpartum mothering groups, yoga, info nights, and workshops)
Postpartum Support International – Tools for Moms - (some resources for self-care and self-assessment for moms)

Grief and Loss 

BC Bereavement Helpline  – 1-877-779-2223 or 604-738-9950 (assists the bereaved and their caregivers in coping and managing grief)


For more information, or to book an appointment with Kerry Anne:

Phone 604-780-1799 or email hollowaycounselling@gmail.com