Crisis Contacts & Resources
If you are in immediate crisis please contact emergency services by phoning 911 or presenting yourself to the emergency room of your local hospital.
Crisis Services Canada operates a toll free national distress line:
(1-833-456-4566)
If you reside in B.C, the following regional resources are available:
1800SUICIDE (24 hours): 1-800-784-2433 310
Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717
General Mental Health Resources in Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Anxiety Canada
Here to Help BC
Digital Resources for Mental Health
Although there are many helpful sources of information for mental health concerns, there are also many resources that lack evidence for their usefulness or safety.
If you are considering downloading an App for the provision of mental health information, a useful starting point is the ORCHA website. ORCHA reviews health Apps for their evidence and safety so that individuals can make more informed decisions about which Apps might be helpful for their specific concerns.
You can search for mental health Apps by keyword, device (Android or IOS), functions/features, country of origin, intended target age group, and cost (free vs paid). Each App is rated for Data Privacy, Clinical Assurance, and User Experience.
You can access the website here:
Please note that Dr Williams does not personally endorse any of the Apps listed in this directory.