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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA NWV)
Canadian Mental Health Association North and West Vancouver Branch provides programs and services that are available to residents of the Sea to Sky.
Find mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families, including:
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Subsidized short-term counselling
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Peer support & community wellness
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Social support groups
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Youth programs
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Mental health education and training
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and more...
Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS)
SSCS provides over 40 social service programs, which strengthen individuals and build healthier communities throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
SSCS provides high quality programs throughout our region to enhance the lives of residents at every age and stage of life.
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Affordable housing for low to moderate income earners
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Early childhood care and education
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Social supports
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Subsidized counselling
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Mental health services
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Youth programs
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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Adult Community Mental Health and Substance Use Service is available to anyone who is experiencing a mental health concern, living in this community and aged 19 or over.
Service is also available for youth aged 12-18 who have both mental health and substance use concerns.
Programs and services include:
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Screening, assessment and treatment
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Psychiatry services
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Substance Use treatment and supports
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Individualized case management
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Individualized one to one therapy and counselling
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Therapeutic workshops for anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, insomnia, mental wellness
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Peer Support
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Referral to other services
Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
Children, youth and families can attend a CYMH intake clinic for an intake interview that will take about 45-90 minutes. Upon completion of this interview, you will be provided with information and details about the next steps and what to expect in the process.
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Squamish Intake, 604-892-1400
Tuesday 9-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 1– 3:30 p.m.
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Whistler Intake, 604-894-2091
Thursdays 3:30– 5:00 p.m.
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Pemberton Intake, 604-894-2091
Wednesday 1–3:00 p.m.
Thursday 9-11:00 a.m.
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*no referral required.
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Squamish Helping Hands Society (SHHS)
SHHS provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed services to adults coping with challenges including low income, mental illness, substance use, health issues and other barriers. Call 604-390-3000 for:
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Emergency shelter
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Supportive housing (program-based)
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Drop-in services (washrooms, showers, laundry, clothing, hygiene supplies
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Support accessing community mental health services, income assistance and health care
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Harm Reduction Supplies
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Wellness programing/classes
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Hot meals and access to food
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Pain Management Program (counselling, yoga, massage, physio) email: spp@shhs.ca
Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS)
WCSS supports a range of people – wherever they’re at.
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Anyone experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
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New moms figuring out parenthood.
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An injured labourer facing a loss of income.
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Families struggling to make ends meet.
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Individuals faced with food insecurity.
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Seasonal workers trying to make friends.
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Seniors feeling isolated.
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Bargain hunters looking for low-cost goods.
The WCSS caring, supportive outreach team will guide people to get the support they need.
PearlSpace
PearlSpace is the only service provider in the Sea to Sky Corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions working from an intersectional feminist framework to provide inclusive supportive services for individuals and communities.
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PearlSpace is dedicated to preventing violence against women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth by providing inclusive, supportive services to individuals and communities within the Sea to Sky corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions.
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Provides emergency house programs, 24-hour response services, drop-in centres, outreach services, referrals, and advocacy.
Sea to Sky Hospice (+Palliative Care)
Providing support to improve the quality of life for people of all cultures with life limiting illness, their loved ones and the bereaved throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
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The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice offers a range of free programs and services to help community members live well at home, hospital, in long term care or in the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice unit.
Trained volunteers offer practical and emotional support to both clients and families.
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One on one visiting
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Bedside Vigil
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Bereavement Support
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Zero Ceiling
(End Youth Homelessness)
Zero Ceiling is a non-profit committed to ending youth homelessness in BC. Programs serve young people who have experienced homelessness or unstable housing. Zero ceiling helps them access the support they need to succeed: stable housing, employment, life skills education, and mental health support to assist with a healthy transition to adulthood and independent living.
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Learn more about Zero Ceiling's Work 2 Live Program, a 12-month supportive housing program for young people age 19-24 who are experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
Community Support Resources
Community service organizations in the Sea to Sky area provide professional in-person support for mental health and substance use challenges. Discover public health and social service programs designed for youth, adults, seniors, men, women, Indigenous individuals, LGBTQ2S+, and newcomers or immigrants to the Sea to Sky region.
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