Mental Health / Counselling - Community Support
Access / Crisis Services
BC Schizophrenia Society
Columbian Centre Society
Provides rehabilitative residences and community oriented support services for adults with a psychiatric disability including those with addictions.more info
Community Living BC
Delivers support and services to adults with developmental disabilities.more info
Creative Counselling For Children
Working with creative mediums including art, sand trays, clay modeling, play and music, the children's counsellor offers gentle support to children up to age 12 in a safe environment where they can express their feelings around the loss of a loved one.more info
Cycle for Health
GNCC promotes cycling as a tool to make a positive change for people with mental and physical health issues. Using cycling as a therapy as part of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan, has had great success. Regular bike riding has proven to be effective with mental health conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety. We encourage any individual that would want to join us for regular rides to contact us. GNCC is looking to partner with local health organizations and professionals.more info
Mental Health and Substance Use Access Services
No appointment necessary. Acute Mental Health Telephone Crisis Line Community Mental Health Services Postpartum Depression Support Walk-In Counselling Clinic Adult Addiction Services, 3151 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC more info
Mental Health Recovery Partners - Central Vancouver Island
We provide education and support to family and friends of those living with any serious mental illness in central Vancouver Island.
Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? We can help. We have staff and volunteers who can talk to you about your options and help you get connected.more info
Mid-Island Abilities and Independent Living Society
Mid Island Abilities & Independent Living Society is an effective, supportive organization based in Nanaimo which supports and encourages all persons living with disabilities to overcome barriers and attain their own unique goals and achieve their potential and to lead a more independent lifestyle.more info
Nanaimo Association For Community Living
Provides services to meet the needs of Nanaimo citizens with developmental disabilities and the people that care for them.more info
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