1. Adaptive Recreation (AR) and Wilderness School (WS)

Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society

The Adaptive Recreation Program an adventure based therapy and recreation program which provides adaptable equipment so people with disabilities can enjoy and connect to nature. Activities include: kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, gardening, camping and environmental stewardship. Participants can choose to enrol for a single, one-time activity or participate in ongoing, multi-activity group programs. Power To Be also operates a Wilderness School, a 4 year program for at-risk youth, where participants learn a variety of wilderness and life skills through hands on learning strategies.

Address:
1009 Langley St.
Victoria, BC, V8W1V7

Contacts Page

2. Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service

This service provides information and referral services for people across B.C. needing help with any kind of substance abuse. It includes information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies.

3. Information Service

BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions

The website provides access to information on mental health, mental disorders and substance use problems and disorders, as well as contact information for resources.

4. Mental Health and Addictions Services - Fraser

Fraser Health Authority

There are a variety of programs available to individuals requiring support with mental health or addictions. Please contact your local Health Authority for details.

Contacts Page

5. Mental Health and Addictions Services - Interior

Interior Health Authority

There are a variety of programs available to individuals requiring support with mental health or addictions. Please contact your local Health Authority for details.

http://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-services.aspx?id=410

6. Mental Health and Addictions Services - North

Northern Health Authority

There are a variety of programs available to individuals requiring support with mental health or addictions. Please contact your local Health Authority for details.

Contacts Page

Contact your local health unit for information.

7. Mental Health and Addictions Services - Vancouver Coastal

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

There are a variety of programs available to individuals requiring support with mental health or addictions. Please contact your local Health Authority for details.

Contacts Page

8. Mental Health and Addictions Services - Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island Health Authority

There are a variety of programs available to individuals requiring support with mental health or addictions. Please contact your local Health Authority for details.

Contacts Page

9. Mental Health Referral Line

Ministry of Health Services

Provides taped information on provincial mental health programs as well as symptoms, causes, treatment, support groups and publications relating to a number of mental illnesses. This is a 24 hour line.

Lower Mainland: 604 669-7600

10. Tax Rebates

Canada Revenue Agency

There are a number of tax credits, rebates and deductions that persons with disabilities may be eligible for.