Learn about the mental health and wellness resources, information, and crisis phone lines you can access during COVID-19. Some articles include resources specific to certain groups (e.g. queer communities, sex workers, survivors of domestic abuse).
Everyone is different, and strategies for mental health and wellness that may work for you may not work for someone else. Remember to listen to your body, learn about your own mental health and wellness needs, and be gentle with yourself when reaching out for support.
Note: This article is not a replacement for professional medical or clinical advice. We cannot provide official referrals for resources that require documented referrals from licensed service providers to access. Some resources on this website do include referral services from licensed professionals.
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Learn more about mental health and wellness with free online media and resource directories below.
HeretoHelp.bc: Mental health self-tests
- Online self-screening for depression, anxiety, alcohol use , cannabis use, and overall well-being.
- Website also provides “Plainer Language Series,” featuring free and downloadable factsheets PDFs written at a Grade 4 reading level (topics include depression, anxiety, suicide, anger, and mental illness).
- Languages: English. For Traditional Chinese, click “Traditional Chinese” (written in English) on right sidebar.
Note: This tool is not meant to serve as a form of professional diagnosis, crisis intervention, or mental health first aid. It is meant to support you and a trusted service provider in making informed decisions about your needs.
Takecare19: Accessible & inclusive mental health resources for coping through COVID-19
- Directory of mental health and wellness resources that are accessible and inclusive for queer, trans, non-binary, Two Spirit, disabled, and elderly people of colour.
- Includes links to general information, online therapy, social services, educational materials, creative prompts, and more.
- Languages: English
Anxiety Canada: Talking to kids about COVID-19
- General info and tips for caregivers and guardians talking to children about COVID-19 and managing anxiety.
- Languages: English
BC Schizophrenia Society: COVID-19 & supporting someone living with schizophrenia
- General info and tips for people supporting or taking care of someone with schizophrenia.
- Languages: English.
Vancouver-Fraser Canadian Mental Health Association: [Facing the pandemic: How to protect Your mental health/面對疫情，如何守護心理健康]
- Free, downloadable PDF with general information about mental health and wellness during COVID-19.
- Languages: Traditional Chinese.
QTPoC Mental Health: Rest for resistance
- Free online zine based in New York.
- Features artwork, poetry, prose, and articles created by/for queer people of colour around topics of mental illness, health, and well-being.
- Languages: English
Health Translations: Translated information about health and well-being (Australia)
- Directory of free, downloadable PDFs with general information about mental health and wellness in multiple languages.
- Search directory by language:
- English directory
- Traditional Chinese directory)
- Simplified Chinese directory)
- Vietnamese directory
- Tagalog directory)
- Helpful articles:
- “Depression” info sheet (Link to download):
- “Fears and anxiety” info sheet (Link to download):
- “Recognizing the grief response and mental illness” info sheet (Link to download):
- Languages: English. For Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog, select a resource, then click name of file labelled with language, e.g. “”Vietnamese (PDF file).”
Note: This resource is based in Australia. Phone numbers, addresses, and references to government or community services may not be available for people outside of Australia.