"The sharing of resources and experiences happens spontaneously during our meetings...resources that can help a parent’s situation at a particular — perhaps critical - point in time"   

Resources

One of the most urgent challenges families face when trying to find help for their loved ones and for themselves is to find appropriate resources as quickly as possible. Parents Forever provides up-to-date substance use and mental health resources in two ways:

  • Our meeting agenda always includes a section on resources

  • Twice monthly, we update the entire membership with resources, events, announcements, and relevant information.

We endeavour to keep the list of the most sought after resources current and with detailed contact information. The list is updated from time to time as new resources become available.

We welcome suggestions from you regarding additional services as well as those that should be deleted if you discover they have changed or are no longer available.

Note:  BC is divided into five Health Authorities. Parents Forever is a Vancouver-based organization and is supported by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).  Other areas within VCH are Richmond, North Shore, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Central Coast

Crisis and emergency services

Emergency: Call 911 24/7

Suicide Crisis: Call or Text 988 24/7

Crisis Lines:

Walk-in Services: Please visit your nearest emergency department (except VGH — see below about the AAC). 

Mental Health Cars: 

MICR: Mobile Integrated Care Response — Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford and Chilliwack

PACT: Peer Assisted Care Team New Westminster

Non-emergency police assistance:

Access Central:  Detox referral line — 1(866) 658-1221

ACC (Access and Assessment Centre) at Vancouver General Hospital: VCH, but Vancouver City specific, non-life threatening. Learn more 

 ACT Team (Assertive Community Treatment):  Learn more 

Community services (non-emergency)