Men’s Health Resource List

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LGBTQ+ Men’s Resources:

  • Health Initiative for Men (HIM) (Vancouver & Lower Mainland): (https://checkhimout.ca/) – Strengthens the health and well-being of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, and gender diverse people.
  • Qmunity (Vancouver): (https://qmunity.ca/get-support/) – Offers support and resources for queer, trans, and Two-Spirit folks.
  • Sher Vancouver: (https://www.shervancouver.com/) – A non-profit society for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies in Metro Vancouver.

Men’s Health & Well-being Resources (Potentially encompassing Physical and Mental Health):

Social Connection:

  • Men’s Shed: (https://bcmensshed.ca/) – (Community spaces for men, often focusing on social connection and well-being)
  • Dude’s Club: (https://dudesclub.ca/) – (Focus on men’s connection and well-being, often includes mental health)

Mental Health Resources:

Parenting Resources:

  • CCMF Centre for Men and Families: (https://menandfamilies.org/) – (Offers resources and support for fathers and families)
  • Family Smart: (https://familysmart.ca/) – (Support for parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health and substance use challenges)

Physical Health Resources:

Substance Use Resources:

  • BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service: Call 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in BC) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland).
  • Opioid Line (Same day care): 1-833-804-8111
  • Overdose Prevention Hotline: 1-888-688-NORS(6677) – talk to someone, so you are not alone, or having a bad trip – need help to regulate
  • Download the Lifegaurd App: Timer and built-in resources (https://lifeguarddh.com/
  • Here to Help BC – Men + Substance Use: (https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/men-substance-use) – Specific resources and information for men related to substance use.
  • SHARE: (https://sharesociety.ca/) – (Offers a range of community services, including substance use support)
  • Supervised consumption sites and services: Learn about supervised consumption sites: how they save lives, how to apply, and where to find local services.

Trades Resources:

  • Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP): (https://bcbuildingtrades.org/member-resources/rehab/) – Offers mental health and addiction services to members of the BC Building Trades and their families. Located in Burnaby and New Westminster.
  • Off The Clock Toolbox Talk Podcast: (https://www.tradespodcast.com/) – A podcast co-produced by tradesmen for tradesmen in BC, discussing the toxic drug supply crisis, mental health, and related issues.
  • Tailgate Toolkit: (https://thetailgatetoolkit.ca/) – Provides resources and information for men in the construction industry in BC, focusing on mental health, substance use, and pain management. They also have “Toolbox Talks” which might align with a podcast format.

 Youth Resources (Tri-Cities & Lower Mainland):

  • Foundry BC: (https://foundrybc.ca/) – Offers integrated health and wellness services for young people aged 12-24 (both in-person at centres across the Lower Mainland and virtually province-wide), including mental health, substance use support, peer support, and more. Foundry Tri-Cities is opening in 2025.
  • Youth in BC: (https://www.youthinbc.com/) – Provides online chat support with trained volunteers for youth up to 25 years old, covering a range of mental health and well-being topics.
  • Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 – Offers 24/7 counselling, referral, and support services for children and youth up to age 20 across Canada.
  • PLEA Community Services – Youth Services: (https://www.plea.ca/youth-programs/) – Offers various programs for youth, including mental health support, substance use programs, and peer support groups like Generation Out for LGBTQ+ youth (with a Tri-Cities presence).
  • Qmunity (Vancouver): (https://qmunity.ca/get-support/) – BC’s queer, trans, and Two-Spirit resource centre, offering support and resources for youth.
  • START Team (Short Term Assessment Response Treatment) – Fraser Health: Call 1-844-782-7811 – Provides crisis intervention and assessment for children and youth experiencing mental health and substance use crises in the Fraser Health region (which includes the Tri-Cities).
  • BC Children’s Hospital – Mental Health & Substance Use Services: (https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/mental-health & https://www.bcchildrens.ca/clinics-services/substance-use-services) – Provides specialized services for children and youth with significant mental health and substance use challenges. Requires referrals in many cases.

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