Resources
Autism & Neurodivergent
Provides support, information, and resources for individuals with autism and their families. They offer a variety of programs, including support groups, events, and workshops aimed at helping people on the autism spectrum navigate daily life.
Support, resources and advocacy for those living with ASD.
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
An empowering read about ASD and insight on creating a more neurodivergent friendly world so those with ASD don't need to mask.
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Young Adults
A guide for families and professionals supporting LGBTQ2+ Autistic Youth and Young Adults.
Evidence-based online blog by a Psychologist
The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills
@livedexperienceeducator has created a wonderful resources for clients with a Neurodivergent brain to explore helpful tools that resonate with their life.
Smart but Scattered - Peg Dawson
Evidence based resources that support the development of executive function skills and strategies for neurodivegent brains .
Mental Health
Vancouver Coastal Health - Mental Health & Substance Use
Provides a wide range of mental health services, including outpatient and inpatient care, crisis intervention, and specialized services for children, youth, and adults.
Crisis Centre of BC - 1-800-784-2433
24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention services, and emotional support for individuals in distress. The Crisis Centre offers both phone and online chat services.
Mental Health Support Line - 310-6789
Connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Can provide emotional support and mental health resources. Do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number.
Kid’s Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868
For kids and teens (ages 20 and under), professional counsellors are available to help, 24 hours a day. It’s free, confidential and anonymous.
Provides integrated mental health, substance use, and wellness services for young people ages 12 to 24. Foundry offers a safe space for young people to talk about their mental health and access a variety of services.
Connects post secondary students to 24/7 confidential counselling and community referral service.
Information and resources to support clients living with Anxiety and OCD.
A website filled with Dialectic Behaviour Therapy skills we often reference in session.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)
A resource that outlines treatment, education and advocacy for ADHD. This website has the medication chart and ADHD diagnostic forms for practitioners diagnosing and treating.
Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy, Canada (CADDAC)
Training opportunities and support groups for clients working with and/ or living with ADHD.
ADHD Magazine with free webinars and helpful resources.
Jessica McCabe creates a youth/adult-friendly channel that highlights evidence based research and tools to consider integrating into your life with ADHD.
Russell Barkley’s Youtube Channel
Devoted this career and life to researching ADHD and supporting parents and clinicians through their work with ADHD clients. Highly recommend his work as a learning opportunity.