{"id":632,"date":"2022-12-16T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/ccedarrproject\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=632"},"modified":"2023-12-08T13:50:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:50:12","slug":"mental-health-resources","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/ccedarrproject\/chapter\/mental-health-resources\/","title":{"raw":"Mental Health Resources","rendered":"Mental Health Resources"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Fear of the consequences of climate change can greatly affect the health and well-being of any individual.<sup><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/ccedarrproject\/chapter\/references-9#Chapter 10\">82<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0While it\u2019s important to be aware of climate change and its effects, we\u2019ve outlined some resources below to help support the mental health effects of climate change in response to eco-anxiety, ecological grief, and climate dread.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthinbc.com\/\">YOUTH IN BC CHAT<\/a> | <strong>Online Chat<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">A service that offers one-on-one online chat and follow-up as needed, from 12 pm to 1 am daily. Youth in BC creates a safe, respectful place to access support and information or someone to listen in a judgment-free environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/indigenous\">INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES NETWORK<\/a> | <strong>Phone and Text<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">24\/7 text line that gives Indigenous youth and adults the option of connecting with First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis crisis responders when available.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply text \u201cFirst Nations\u201d \u201cMetis\u201d or \u201cInuit\u201d to <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">68 68 68 (youth)<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">741 741 (adults)<\/span>, and individuals will be connected with a corresponding crisis responder.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-668-6868<\/span>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #0000ff\">KIDS HELP PHONE<\/span> | <strong>Phone and Text<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">A toll-free, 24\/7 phone counselling and referral service offers a safe, private, and non-judgmental space for youth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Responder by calling <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-668-6868<\/span>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Text <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">CONNECT<\/span> to <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">686868<\/span> for support with any issue. To stop a conversation at any time, reply with STOP.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/here2talk.ca\">HERE 2TALK<\/a> | <strong>App and Phone\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Here2Talk works specifically with post-secondary students to connect them with mental health support when needed. This service is free for students in post-secondary institutions within the province of BC and offers services through a downloadable app or by phone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">free app<\/span> is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Canada-wide toll-free service: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-877-857-3397<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Canada-wide direct: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">604-642-5212<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are accessing internationally: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-604-642-5212<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">For a list of free, in-person service options, the <a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/health\/managing-your-health\/mental-health-substance-use\/child-teen-mental-health\/mental-health-intake-clinics\">Government of BC website<\/a> provides community-based mental health support services at multiple locations throughout British Columbia. For additional help finding a child or youth mental health team in your area, simply dial 811 (HealthLink BC - free provincial health advice available in British Columbia)<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div align=\"left\">\r\n<div class=\"textbox\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\r\n<h5><strong>EMERGENCY CONTACT SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Suicide crisis<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-\u00ad2433)<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">9-8-8 <\/span>if you are having a crisis or are concerned about someone who may be. Available 24 hours a day.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Mental health issue<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">310-\u00ad6789<\/span> from anywhere in BC to access emotional support, information, and other resources. Available 24 hours a day.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">KUU-US Aboriginal crisis line<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-588-8717<\/span> for support when facing any difficult situation. Available 24 hours a day.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Fear of the consequences of climate change can greatly affect the health and well-being of any individual.<sup><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/ccedarrproject\/chapter\/references-9#Chapter 10\">82<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0While it\u2019s important to be aware of climate change and its effects, we\u2019ve outlined some resources below to help support the mental health effects of climate change in response to eco-anxiety, ecological grief, and climate dread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthinbc.com\/\">YOUTH IN BC CHAT<\/a> | <strong>Online Chat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">A service that offers one-on-one online chat and follow-up as needed, from 12 pm to 1 am daily. Youth in BC creates a safe, respectful place to access support and information or someone to listen in a judgment-free environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/indigenous\">INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES NETWORK<\/a> | <strong>Phone and Text<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">24\/7 text line that gives Indigenous youth and adults the option of connecting with First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis crisis responders when available.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply text \u201cFirst Nations\u201d \u201cMetis\u201d or \u201cInuit\u201d to <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">68 68 68 (youth)<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">741 741 (adults)<\/span>, and individuals will be connected with a corresponding crisis responder.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-668-6868<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #0000ff\">KIDS HELP PHONE<\/span> | <strong>Phone and Text<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">A toll-free, 24\/7 phone counselling and referral service offers a safe, private, and non-judgmental space for youth.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Responder by calling <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-668-6868<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Text <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">CONNECT<\/span> to <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">686868<\/span> for support with any issue. To stop a conversation at any time, reply with STOP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/here2talk.ca\">HERE 2TALK<\/a> | <strong>App and Phone\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Here2Talk works specifically with post-secondary students to connect them with mental health support when needed. This service is free for students in post-secondary institutions within the province of BC and offers services through a downloadable app or by phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">free app<\/span> is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Canada-wide toll-free service: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-877-857-3397<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Canada-wide direct: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">604-642-5212<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are accessing internationally: <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-604-642-5212<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">For a list of free, in-person service options, the <a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/health\/managing-your-health\/mental-health-substance-use\/child-teen-mental-health\/mental-health-intake-clinics\">Government of BC website<\/a> provides community-based mental health support services at multiple locations throughout British Columbia. For additional help finding a child or youth mental health team in your area, simply dial 811 (HealthLink BC &#8211; free provincial health advice available in British Columbia)<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"textbox\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<h5><strong>EMERGENCY CONTACT SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Suicide crisis<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-\u00ad2433)<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">9-8-8 <\/span>if you are having a crisis or are concerned about someone who may be. Available 24 hours a day.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Mental health issue<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">310-\u00ad6789<\/span> from anywhere in BC to access emotional support, information, and other resources. Available 24 hours a day.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">KUU-US Aboriginal crisis line<\/span>: Dial <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">1-800-588-8717<\/span> for support when facing any difficult situation. 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