Access the support you need, when you need it.

Local Resources

Emergency Shelters (Vancouver-based)

• The Bloom Group - Powell Place Women's Shelter
  604-606-0403
  Emergency shelter for self-identifying women in Vancouver.

• Covenant House Vancouver
  604-685-7474
  Provides shelter and services for homeless youth aged 16-24.

  • Accessibility: Inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth.

Hotlines (Vancouver-based)

• Crisis Centre BC (Vancouver)
  1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
  24/7 support for individuals in crisis, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

  • Accessibility: Text option available (send “HELLO” to 686868 for youth, or “WELLNESS” to 741741 for adults).

Food Banks (Vancouver-based)

• Greater Vancouver Food Bank
  604-876-3601
  Providing free food for those in need in the Greater Vancouver area.

• Food Stash Foundation
  604-880-8317
  Rescues surplus food from retailers and redistributes it to those facing food insecurity.

Local Resources

While not exhaustive, these are the some of the most frequently recurring areas I support clients with.

Resources on Routine That Support Healing
Self-Care Ideas
Offers various self-care routines.
Daily Self-Care Checklist
Printable checklist for daily self-care activities.
Worksheets & Checklists
Coping Skills Worksheet
Helps identify coping strategies.
Self-Care Plan Worksheet
A guide to create a personalized self-care plan.
Mindfulness Apps
Calm
Offers meditation, sleep stories, and mindfulness exercises.
Insight Timer
Provides free guided meditations and community support.
Finch
A self-care app focused on mental wellness and daily check-in

Find a Therapist

TherapyDen
A directory for finding trauma-informed and LGBTQ+-affirming therapists.
GoodTherapy
Search for therapists specializing in trauma and related issues.
Anti-Colonial Therapist
Therapists for Racial Justice
A directory of therapists committed to anti-racist practices.
Indigenous Therapists
A directory focused on Indigenous mental health professionals.
Low-Cost Therapy
Open Path Collective
A network of therapists offering low-cost therapy sessions ($30-$60 per session).

Self Care Tools

Resources for Couples Dealing with Trauma
The Gottman Institute
Offers articles and resources for couples navigating trauma.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focuses on improving attachment in relationships.
Articles & Podcasts on Relational Dynamics Post-Trauma
Healing After Trauma: Resources for Couples
Articles on relational healing post-trauma.
The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Offers insights into therapy and relationship dynamics.

Relationship Support

Psychoeducation

Grounding Techniques
Grounding Techniques PDF
Provides various grounding techniques.
Mindfulness Practices on YouTube
Search for grounding exercises on YouTube for free mindfulness practices.
Links to Workbooks
The Anxiety Workbook
A free workbook that includes grounding techniques and mindfulness practices.
Self-Compassion Workbook
Explores self-compassion and grounding practices.
Resources Explaining Somatic Approaches
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Healing
Information on somatic experiencing as a trauma healing method.
The Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Toolkit
Resources and practices for somatic mindfulness.
Body-Based Therapies
Breathwork Techniques
Information on breathwork practices for healing.
Movement-Based Therapy
Explores movement as a therapeutic approach.
On Religious Trauma
Recovering from Religion
Resources for individuals deconstructing their faith.
The Spiritual Abuse Survivor's Network
Support for those healing from spiritual abuse.
Self-Help Books
"Leaving the Fold" by Marlene Winell
Explores healing from religious trauma.
"The God Who Wasn't There" by Brian Flemming
Discusses deconstructing faith and finding healing.