Dealing with crisis situations or acute health concerns

I feel suicidal or have acute health concerns, and I have a plan to harm myself or others. Where do I go or who do I call to access free services?

I feel suicidal or have acute health concerns but I do not have an immediate plan to hurt myself or cause harm. Where do I go or who do I call to access free services?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Dealing with crisis situations or acute health concerns
    1. I feel suicidal and have a plan. Where do I go or who do I call?
      1. Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital
      2. Emergency Department at St. Paul’s Hospital
      3. Emergency Department at UBC Hospital (not ideal)
      4. Emergency Department at Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital
    2. I have non-life-threatening but acute mental health concerns. Where can I access free walk-in or phone services?
      1. Access and Assessment Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

Dealing with chronic health concerns

  1. Where can I find long-term, free treatment for a chronic mental health condition?
    1. BC Adult Mental Health Program
    2. Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Services VGH

Dealing with substance use

Dealing with disordered eating

  1. Where can I find non-residential support for overcoming mental health issues related to eating and diet?
    1. St. Paul’s General Psychiatry outpatient clinic: Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program

Dealing with mental health related to chronic physical health issues

  1. Where can I find outpatient support for managing my chronic pain?
    1. St. Paul’s Chronic Pain Management Program
    2. Chronic Pain Day Hospital program for outpatients
  2. Where can I find outpatient support for managing the psychological effects of reproductive issues?
    1. St. Paul’s Reproductive Psychiatry
  3. Where can I find outpatient support for mental health concerns specific to aging and elderly adults?
    1. St. Paul’s Geriatric Psychiatry

Dealing with chronic mental health concerns

Where can I find long-term, free treatment for a serious chronic mental health condition?