Phone: 604-681-3400
4438 W. 10th Ave., Suite #119
Vancouver, B.C.
V6R 4R8

Explains the different types of anxiety disorders and list's local support groups and more.

Canadian Mental Health Association - North and West Vancouver Branch

Support group for adults coping with anxiety or mood disorders.
Location: Boardroom of the North Shore Neighborhood House, 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver

Phone: 604.987.6959

Changeways- Richmond Mental Health Outpatient Services

Teaches coping strategies and offers support for anxiety, depression, lifestress, etc. Referral from GP or specialist. No cost.

Phone: 244-5534

Changeways- Richmond Mental Health Team

Focuses upon teaching relaxation techniques. Self referral, no cost.

Contact: Margaret Perry
Phone: 273-9121

Changeways Program UBC Hospital, Detwiller Pavilion

The Changeways Program (604-822-7153) is a psychoeducational group program for clients recently discharged from inpatient care for depression and anxiety disorders. There are also other mental health services available at the hospital.

2255 Wesbrook Mall
Switchboard: 604-822-7121

Mood Disorders Association of BC

People with a mood disorder, Unipolar (Depression), Bipolar (Manic Depression) or Panic /Anxiety Disorder are invited to contact the MDA. We offer support and friendship for those with the illness and their support people. Join one of our support groups, call for information.

2730 Commercial Drive, #201
Vancouver
Phone: (604) 873-0103

Recovery

Weekly group meetings of lay people offering structured support. No cost, with "free will" donations between $2.50 and $3.50 per meeting accepted.

Contact: Roseanne Pragnell
Phone: 581-4881 or 464-6375
Locations: Delta (Roseanne 581-4881), Vancouver (Willie 538-3399), White Rock (Vi 531-4522), Coquitlam (Dorothy 464-6375).

SFU: Health, Counselling, and Career Centre

The Counselling Service provides Personal Counselling, Career Counselling, Learning Skills, and Peer Counselling to assist students with the challenges of university life. One-on-one consultations, individual counselling, workshops, groups, drop-ins, resource information, and outreach activities are offered to enhance your potential and help you meet your academic, personal and career goals. Crisis intervention services are available to all people on campus during operating hours

604-291-4615

WELLNESS CENTRE, UBC Student Health Service

Through the many outreach programs, students can be linked with on and off campus services and resources. The Wellness Centre also provides research assistance on wellness topics and program effectiveness. The Coordinator supervises a Peer Education program, the Wellness Information Network (WIN) Peer Educators

Contact: Judith Frankum (coordinator)
Phone: 604-822-4858
E-mail: judithfrankum@ubc.ca

COUNSELLING SERVICES, UBC Student Services

Counselling Services provides a wide range of counselling services for admitted and registered UBC students, as well as consultation and referral services to UBC faculty and staff. Services are provided by psychologists, professional counsellors, pre-doctoral interns, and Master's-level counsellor trainees.

Room 1040, Brock Hall, 1874 East Mall
604.822.3811

Panic Disorder Support Group

Se-cure

Active support group for panic, anxiety, and agoraphobia. Various groups in Lower Mainland. Free, no referral needed.
Contact: Lilija Valis
Phone: 604-453-1914

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