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Crisis Services
I do not offer immediate crisis support. If you are in immediate crisis, please reach out to one of the following crisis services:
| Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 | 24 hours; phone/text |
| Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888 https://www.vicrisis.ca/ | 24 hours |
| Crisis Response, Community Led (CRCL). Mobile mental health crisis support in Victoria 250-818-2454 https://avi.org/service/crcl/ | 7:30am and 12:30am, 7 days/week |
| BC Crisis Center 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2488) https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/ | 24 hours |
| Circle of Care: KUU-US First Nations and Aboriginal Crisis Line 1-800-588-8717 https://www.fnha.ca/ | 24 hours; culturally safe help for Indigenous peoples |
| Your local hospital emergency room | |
| 9-1-1 |
Domestic Violence Services
| Victoria Women’s Transition House Crisis Line 250-385-6611 https://www.transitionhouse.net/our-programs/24-hour-crisis-line/ | 24 hours; support and emergency housing for women (cisgender and transgender), non-binary, and two-spirit people and their children |
| The Cridge Transition House 250-479-3963 https://cridge.org/cthw/ | 24 hours; support and emergency housing for women (cisgender and transgender), non-binary, and two-spirit people and their children |
Reproductive Loss Resources
| Pacific Perinatal Foundation https://pacificperinatalfoundation.com/ | Support, advocacy, and community for individuals and families navigating the difficult paths of infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal challenges. |
| Elements of Health https://www.elementscentre.ca/ | Mindfulness programs for pregnancy loss and infertility. |
| Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic https://www.islandnaturopathic.com/ | Naturopathic medicine and acupuncture for fertility. |
Perinatal Resources
| Pacific Post Partum Support Society | Telephone and text support. Support groups. https://postpartum.org/ 855-255-7999 (Toll free) 604-255-7999 (Call/Text) |
| Postpartum Support International | https://www.postpartum.net/ |
| BC Women’s Hospital Postpartum Mood | http://www.bcwomens.ca/health-info/pregnancy-parenting/postpartum-mood |
| BC Women’s Hospital Reproductive Mental Health Services | http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use/reproductive-mental-health |
Neurodiversity Resources
| The Neurodiversity Family Centre https://www.neurodiversityfamilycentre.com/ | Autism, ADHD, and Neurodiversity Counselling |
| Autism BC https://www.autismbc.ca/ | Resources, Events, Support Groups |
| The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills (Amazon.ca) | Sensory-friendly and strengths-based skills workbook |
| Kristy Forbes https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/ | PDA Resources and training |
| Victoria Speech and Language Centre https://victoriaspeechlanguage.ca/ | Neurodivergent-affirming speech & language therapy and occupational therapy |
Supportive Mindfulness and Somatic Resources
| Dr. Kristen Neff https://self-compassion.org/ | Mindful self-compassion exercises and resources |
| BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) https://www.bcalm.ca/ | Presentations, workshops, and courses in mindfulness meditation |
| Insight Timer Free app for iPhone or Android | Free meditations * Tara Brach for RAIN * Jennifer Piercy for sleep / yoga nidra |
| Sukie Baxter – Whole Body Revolution YouTube | Somatic exercises for nervous system healing |
| DoYogaWithMe App / Website / Youtube https://www.doyogawithme.com/ | Many free yoga practices including many by local Victoria, BC yoga instructors |