Mental Health Professionals
This section has information on how to find different types of (mental) health professionals.
1. Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Healers and Teachers
Aboriginal elders, traditional healers and teachers help the people using traditional healing practices, which existed even prior to Western medical practices. There are many forms of healing. Some healers work with plants and medicines, some may counsel, and some use ceremonies such as the sweat lodge.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 1E1 Map
250-388-5522
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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2. Audiologist
The practice of audiology is the assessment of hearing function (aka auditory function) and the treatment and prevention of problems with hearing (aka auditory dysfunction).
Publicly Funded / Free Services
401 999 Broadway West, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5 Map
604-568-1568
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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3. Behavioural, Developmental Therapists/Consultants
Behavioral Consultants are individuals with specialized training in applied behaviour analysis, or a closely related discipline (e.g. psychology, special education, human development) with an emphasis in applied behaviour analysis. They work with individuals with conditions such as autism, developmental disabilities or mental retardation.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
QC, Canada
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All ages
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7337 137th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4 Map
604-879-3224
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser
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All ages
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227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Dr. Jim Roche
9304A 3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 4R4 Map
778-998-7975
Areas Served: Fraser, Vancouver Coastal
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4 - 80 years
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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BC, Canada
604-531-4544
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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BC, Canada
1-855-832-6727 (Toll Free)
Area Served: British Columbia
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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4. Child and Youth Counsellors
Child and Youth Counsellors (CYCs) perform various services to help children, adolescents, and young adults, which include: assessing maladaptive behaviour patterns and socio-emotional functioning in children, adolescents, and young adults; helping with the prevention and treatment of conditions in the individual, family, and community, in order to develop, maintain, and promote emotional, social, behavioural, and interpersonal wellbeing within the context of daily living. (adapted from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counselors).
They may work in private practice, or with an organization such as a hospital, school, or community agency.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
7337 137th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4 Map
604-879-3224
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser
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All ages
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780 Tolmie Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W4
250-595-4448
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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830 Thompson Avenue, Chase, BC, V0E 1M0 Map
250-679-8224
Area Served: British Columbia
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Up to 19 years
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227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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915 Pine Street, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0 Map
250-428-5547
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
The Woods Counselling
4401 Blauson Blvd., Abbotsford, BC, V3G 0A4 Map
1-604-302-2193
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Heidi Davison Counselling
17564 56A Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 1G1 Map
604-866-1522
Areas Served: Fraser, Vancouver Coastal
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All ages
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8047 199 Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0E2 Map
604-455-8399
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
Areas Served: Fraser, Ontario, British Columbia
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All ages
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Langley Township, BC
604-530-3966
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Danielle Palmer Counselling & Trauma Therapy
5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Noetica Counselling
9220 Glover Rd, Langley, BC, V1M 2R8 Map
778-996-3433
Area Served: Fraser
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13 years and up
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5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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13 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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4885 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T2 Map
604-568-6556
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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BC, Canada
604-531-4544
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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4401 Blauson Blvd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 0A4 Map
604-302-2193
Area Served: British Columbia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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5. Family Physicians
Family physicians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a family physician can provide help on where to go for additional help and support.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Victoria, BC, V9B 6K8
Area Served: British Columbia
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17 - 75 years
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669 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B4 Map
604-733-7758
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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6. Family, Marriage and Couple Therapists
A marriage, couple and family therapist specializes in helping concerns and problems in couple or family relationships.
Marriage, couple and family therapy can be given by any professional that has sufficient training, which usually tends to be social workers, psychologists or psychiatrists.
Unlike traditional therapy where the therapist just meets with the individual, family counselling and therapy is where the therapist meets with the individual and one or more family members. The idea is that no matter what the difficulty is, others in the family are part of the solution and thus need to be involved in the therapy or treatment.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
7337 137th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4 Map
604-879-3224
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser
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All ages
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780 Tolmie Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W4
250-595-4448
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8V 2M6 Map
250-472-2851
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-907-4620
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
The Spaces Between Counselling
BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
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19 years and up
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825 Granville Street,, Vancouver, BC, V8Z 5J4 Map
778-655-3923
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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19 years and up
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8047 199 Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0E2 Map
604-455-8399
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Langley Township, BC
604-530-3966
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Thriving Hearts Thriving Clinic
Surrey, BC Map
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Dr. Jim Roche
9304A 3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 4R4 Map
778-998-7975
Areas Served: Fraser, Vancouver Coastal
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4 - 80 years
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525 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V2A 5Y8 Map
778-899-3802
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, British Columbia
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All ages
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17696 65A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5N4 Map
778-381-5868
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Noetica Counselling
9220 Glover Rd, Langley, BC, V1M 2R8 Map
778-996-3433
Area Served: Fraser
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13 years and up
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5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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13 years and up
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4885 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T2 Map
604-568-6556
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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BC, Canada
604-531-4544
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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7. Justice Sector (including Law Enforcement, Justice and Corrections)
Individuals with mental health needs may come into contact with the Justice Sector, and similarly, those within the Justice Sector may encounter those with mental health needs.
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8. Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have received specialized training in diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions (such as psychotherapy and medication treatment). Some work in hospitals or mental health agencies. They may also work on their own in "private practice." Because physicians are publicly-funded, one does not need to pay any fees to see a psychiatrist, even for those in private practice.
Looking for a psychiatrist? The best way to see a psychiatrist is to speak to your family doctor to ask about whether seeing a psychiatrist would be helpful. Seeing a psychiatrist requires a referral from your physician.
Looking for a list of psychiatrists in your area? Unfortunately, because demand for psychiatrists is so high, and they are relatively few, it is very difficult to find any lists of psychiatrists. The best option is usually to contact the medical licensing body for whichever province you are in (for example, in Ontario, you would contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.)
Consider seeing a psychologist instead! Psychologists are similar to psychiatrists as they can both provide mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Although psychologists do not treat using medications, the good news is for most conditions, non-medication treatments make a huge difference, such that many times, medications are not even required. View psychologists in your area.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
2828 Cruickshank St., Abbotsford, BC, V2T 5M4 Map
604-870-5880
Area Served: Fraser
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Up to 19 years
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North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2J8 Map
604-971-0723
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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BC, Canada
1-800-661-8773 (Toll Free)
Area Served: British Columbia
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12 - 21 years
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423 6th St., New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B1 Map
1-604-239-1042
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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669 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B4 Map
604-733-7758
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3 Map
604-873-0103
Area Served: British Columbia
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12 years and up
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9. Psychologists and Psychological Associates
Psychologists and psychological associates help people solve problems with mood, behaviour or relationships. They perform assessment of, and provide diagnoses and treatment of mental health difficulties for children, adults, couples, and families who present with cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. They also perform psychoeducational testing for individuals with learning difficulties. They may use therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), behavioural therapies.
They may work as part of an agency, or in "private practice" (which means they will require payment from the client, or the client's private or work insurance).
Publicly Funded / Free Services
7337 137th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4 Map
604-879-3224
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser
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All ages
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1177 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1G3 Map
604-730-0522
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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423 6th St., New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B1 Map
1-604-239-1042
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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1755 West Broadway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S5 Map
604-736-6164
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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BC, Canada
1-604-660-9382
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Dr. Jim Roche
9304A 3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 4R4 Map
778-998-7975
Areas Served: Fraser, Vancouver Coastal
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4 - 80 years
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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10. Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists (OT) help people function in school or work through learning skills, or by adapting their work or school environment. OTs can assist with mental health by teaching sensory processing and self-regulation strategies; help with fine and gross motor.
OTs usually work with organizations such as schools or through the school board, and some also work in private practices.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 0C6 Map
604-424-8280
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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45844 Yale rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 2N8 Map
604-792-9981
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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11. Pediatricians
Pediatricians provide a great deal of mental health services for their patients, in addition to standard medical care. In cases where a patient requires more specialized care, a pediatrician can give advice on where to go for additional help and support.
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12. Physiotherapists
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
45844 Yale rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 2N8 Map
604-792-9981
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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13. Psychotherapists
Psychotherapists provide psychotherapy (aka "talk therapy") and help individuals with difficulties by listening and giving support.
Special training is required in order to become a psychotherapist.
Various types of professionals such as Social Workers or Psychologists provide psychotherapy, and can thus be viewed as being psychotherapists as well.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
2828 Cruickshank St., Abbotsford, BC, V2T 5M4 Map
604-870-5880
Area Served: Fraser
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Up to 19 years
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2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3 Map
613-523-5143
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5 years and up
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780 Tolmie Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W4
250-595-4448
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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BC, Canada
1-604-660-9382
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3 Map
604-873-0103
Area Served: British Columbia
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12 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
4840 Delta Street, Ladner, BC, V4K 2T6 Map
604-283-7827
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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MindFluent Counselling & EMDR
3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2S4 Map
604-210-5642
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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1548 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC, V4B 3Z8 Map
778-899-8735
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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The Woods Counselling
4401 Blauson Blvd., Abbotsford, BC, V3G 0A4 Map
1-604-302-2193
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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Lisa Catallo Counselling
15240 Highway 10, Surrey, BC, V3S 5K7 Map
778-549-6334
Area Served: Fraser
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22 - 65 years
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The Spaces Between Counselling
BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
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19 years and up
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825 Granville Street,, Vancouver, BC, V8Z 5J4 Map
778-655-3923
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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19 years and up
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Heidi Davison Counselling
17564 56A Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 1G1 Map
604-866-1522
Areas Served: Fraser, Vancouver Coastal
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All ages
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Firefox Counselling
15388 24 avenue, South Surrey, BC, V4A 2J2 Map
1-604-377-6033
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 - 68 years
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TalkOnline BC
11920 74 Ave, Delta, BC, V4C 1E8
778-838-4581
Area Served: Fraser
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16 years and up
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8047 199 Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0E2 Map
604-455-8399
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
Areas Served: Fraser, Ontario, British Columbia
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All ages
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Langley Township, BC
604-530-3966
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Danielle Palmer Counselling & Trauma Therapy
5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Unknown
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All ages
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Thriving Hearts Thriving Clinic
Surrey, BC Map
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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525 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V2A 5Y8 Map
778-899-3802
Areas Served: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, British Columbia
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All ages
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17696 65A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5N4 Map
778-381-5868
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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Noetica Counselling
9220 Glover Rd, Langley, BC, V1M 2R8 Map
778-996-3433
Area Served: Fraser
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13 years and up
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13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 0C6 Map
604-424-8280
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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13 years and up
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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16 years and up
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Coquitlam, BC, V3C 4N3 Map
604-317-9267
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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4885 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T2 Map
604-568-6556
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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BC, Canada
604-771-4444
Area Served: British Columbia
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16 years and up
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BC, Canada
604-531-4544
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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4401 Blauson Blvd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 0A4 Map
604-302-2193
Area Served: British Columbia
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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14. Recreational Therapist
Recreational therapists improve people's physical, cognitive and social well being, by using recreation and leisure They work in many settings including mental health agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation programs and long-term care.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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15. Registered Dieticians
A dietitian (RD or PDt) is a regulated health professional that helps people ensure that food is enhancing their lives and improving health. Dieticians can help people cope with issues and conditions such as diabetes, heart health, cancer, infant feeding, picky eating, allergies, digestive disorders, pregnancy, vegetarian diets, as well as eating disorders and healthy eating.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
16. Registered Early Childhood Educator
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17. Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RN) may be involved with providing mental health care for people of all ages. They may work in many settings including hospitals, addiction and substance use programs, assertive community treatment programs, community health centres, health teams, rehabilitation programs as well as schools. Usually they work alongside other mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and allied health professionals such as occupational health.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
2855 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3Y8 Map
1-604-736-7331
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
18. Social Workers
Social workers help people to deal with problems in their personal, family or work life. They help by providing counselling or therapy, or by helping people find necessary resources. Social workers can work in many settings, including family services agencies, children's aid agencies, hospitals, and schools. Many social workers also work in private practice.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
QC, Canada
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All ages
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423 6th St., New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B1 Map
1-604-239-1042
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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BC, Canada
1-604-660-9382
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1G1 Map
604-669-1616
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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AK, United States
Area Served: World
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Blackbird Counselling and wellness
5780 176a, Surrey /bc, BC, V3S 6S6 Map
778-901-6261
Area Served: Fraser
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12 years and up
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RivkahCounseling
2305 West 7th avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1Y4
604-568-1926 x6046003533
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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18 - 70 years
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The Holding Space: Virtual & Mobile Counselling & Family Care
33497 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6H5
604-217-7134
Areas Served: Fraser, Ontario, British Columbia
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All ages
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13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 0C6 Map
604-424-8280
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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5780 176A, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H3 Map
604-346-9625
Area Served: Fraser
Accepting patients: Yes
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13 years and up
|
BC, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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ON, Canada
416-777-9933
Area Served: Canada
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18 years and up
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19. Speech and Language Pathologists
Speech and language pathologists (SLP) are professionals who work with individuals having specific needs with speech and language, and may also help with feeding and swallowing issues.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
401 999 Broadway West, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5 Map
604-568-1568
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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227 6th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5 Map
604-540-8374
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
BC, Canada
604-531-4544
Area Served: British Columbia
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All ages
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20. Neurologists
Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include dementia, epilepsy, stroke and multiple sclerosis (MS).
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21. Veteran's Affairs approved service provider
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Coquitlam, BC, V3C 4N3 Map
604-317-9267
Area Served: Fraser
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All ages
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