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Stigma-Free Society (formerly known as Bipolar Disorder Society of BC)

Website: stigmafreezone.com/

Age: All Ages

Mission: The Stigma-Free Society increases awareness about mental illnesses by decreasing

stigma, discrimination and fears of these health conditions.

Main Services Provided:

• SFS Mental Health classroom presentations to secondary and elementary schools

• SFS Mental Health community presentations

• Women’s Adult Peer Support Group

• Teens2Twenties Support Group

• Children’s Mental Health Program

• Stigma-Free Speakers Training Workshop

• School initiatives that help your school become Stigma-Free

Fee for Service: None

Referral from a Doctor:

Practicum Placement Available: No

Substance Abuse & Addiction

Canadian Mental Health Association

Address: 110-2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4L6

Phone: 604-872-4902

Fax: 604-872-5934

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Email: info.vf@cmha.bc.ca

Website: vancouver-fraser.cmha.bc.ca

Age: All Ages

Mission: The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nationwide charity that offers a variety of

services and promotes mental health, resilience and recovery for mental health, substance use

and addictive behaviours.

Main Services Provided:

• Children and Youth Support Groups

• Housing Programs to help people find independent living while building skills

• Community-based and recovery-oriented services for adults and seniors

• Workshops to help with self-employment services, work placement and training sessions

• Wellness Programs to build overall health

Fee for Service: None

Referral from a Doctor: No

Practicum Placement Available: No

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Address: Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Golden Willow Building, 70 Colony Farm, Coquitlam,

BC, V3C 5X9

Phone: 604-524-7000

Email: feedback@bcmhs.bc.ca

Website: www.bcmhsus.ca

Age: All Ages

Mission: BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services offers a variety of mental health

series to people across BC. They provide many programs that include: Adult Psychiatry,

Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Services. There are programs and services that

are held all over the Lower Mainland that include Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, Forensic

Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam, BC Children’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.