Mental health
World Mental Health Day · October 10
Make space for compassionate conversations and reliable support. Mental health matters throughout the year.
Educational background comes from linked government sources. Campaign, support and donation details come from the named organizations. Community suggestions and store information are provided by The Golden Bazaar.
Understand the cause
You do not need to have everything figured out before looking for support. Start with a trusted resource, or share one with someone who may find it useful.
The Public Health Agency of Canada describes mental health as emotional and psychological well-being. Relationships, life experiences, physical health and our surroundings can all affect it.
Its introductory resource explains the role of supportive connections and community participation.
The federal support directory brings together provincial services and resources for different communities and ages. Its British Columbia section links to Help Starts Here, a tool for finding mental-health and substance-use services.
Browse the current directory to choose a service that fits your situation.
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. It offers a moment to learn and make support easier to find.
Make time to listen without judging or pressuring someone to share. If they want help finding support, explore the official resources together. These pages provide general information, not diagnosis or treatment.
Trusted resources
Use the Government of Canada’s directory to find support for adults, young people, Indigenous Peoples, Veterans and families, including services in British Columbia.
Ideas from The Golden Bazaar
Choose to support a cause through the organization’s official website. Learning, sharing resources and giving your time are meaningful ways to take part, too.
Canadian Mental Health Association · National
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Donation information comes from the linked organizations. These links do not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Resources reviewed September 30, 2026. Follow each organization’s website for current details.
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