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Other Resources

Below you'll find a list of alternative mental health resources available to residents of the Okanagan and/or BC. Many of these resources are free or low-cost alternatives to working one-on-one with a clinical psychologist. 

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Suicide Crisis Helpline

dial 9-8-8 (phone or text)

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.

Bounce Back Program

anxiety & depression

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, clients will get access to tools that will support them on the path to mental wellness.

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Here to Help

resources for mental health

A resource to help you find quality information, learn new skills, and connect with key resources in BC. Explore strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.

UBCO Walk-In Mental Health Clinic

all mental health concerns

A free wellness service, accessible without an appointment to students, staff, faculty and community members. Therapy is conducted by graduate students in the Clinical Psychology Program. Virtual appointments are also available by appointment - see website for details.

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CMHA Free Virtual Counselling

all mental health concerns

CMHA Kelowna is offering virtual counselling services to adults ages 25+, weekdays (excluding holidays). This service is available free of charge to individuals, couples, families, and caregivers of youth who are struggling.

MindShift Online CBT Groups

for anxiety (mild to moderate)

MindShift CBT Groups is an 8-session online group therapy program for small groups of adults (aged 18+) with mild to moderate anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Groups are a maximum size of 12 and provide people with support, encouragement, and tools to help them cope better. Cost is approximately $500 for entire program. 

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Connect Counselling Adult Mental Health

individual and group options

Adult mental health services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, difficulty balancing the demands of family life, and struggles dealing with life transitions. Group programs for adults are also available. Individual counselling is free with a referral from the Adult Mental Health team. Please call 310-6478 (no area code) to schedule an initial appointment with them.

Elizabeth Fry Society

sexual assault counselling

Provides affordable individual and group trauma therapy for adult, youth, and child survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation. 

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YMCA Young Adult Mindfulness Group

for anxiety

The Young Adult Mindfulness Group is a free 7-week psychoeducational support group for young adults ages 18–30. With guidance from mindfulness experts and support from others with similar experiences, you can learn healthy coping skills and mindfulness techniques to help get you where you want to go in life.

Seniors Outreach Resource Centre

for seniors in Kelowna

Provides a variety of organized activities for older adults to promote health and wellness and build supportive social relationships. Services include information and referral, individual support, group programs and activities, Better at Home services, and coffee groups.

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Building Healthy Families

anger management group

Provides adults with a supportive, non-judgmental group setting to assist them in addressing anger and its affect on their lives. The group explores how, why, and when anger is a problem and learn the skills to overcome its negative consequences. Program runs for 10 weeks.

Living Life to the Full

general mental health

Living Life to the Full is a mental health promotion course designed to help people deal with everyday life challenges and learn self-management skills using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. Course content and materials are practical and easily applied to everyday life situations. The course is suitable for people of all ages – from youth to seniors.

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Lumara Society

grief, loss, and bereavement

Lumara supports life after loss by bringing light to grief and sorrow. For adults, children, and families in challenging moments of trauma and loss – offering evidence based bereavement care that nurtures healing and changes lives. 

Family Caregivers of BC

support for caregivers

Feelings of isolation, grief, compassion, joy, and exhaustion are faced by many family and friend caregivers. FCBC provides direct support to caregivers through one-on-one emotional support, caregiver support groups, health care system navigation, and free educational resources.

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Heads Up Guys

depression in men

HeadsUpGuys is a depression resource that provides men with information and practical tips to manage and prevent depression.

FNHA Mental Health

for indigenous clients

The First Nations Health Authority and other organizations provide culturally safe and trauma-informed cultural, emotional, and mental health services to Indigenous people in BC. Find a list of resources, links, and hotlines at their website.

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BC 2-1-1

general support

Visit www.bc211.ca or dial 2-1-1 (call or text) for BC-wide social supports that connect people to helpful resources in their community to address basic needs like food/shelter, mental health and addictions support, legal and financial assistance, etc.

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