Self-Directed Mental Health Resources

BounceBack
Free online/phone skill-building program for adults and youth 13+ to manage depression, anxiety, stress, and worry.

Y Mind – YMCA
Free evidence-based program for youth 13+ and adults to learn stress and anxiety management based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. No YMCA membership or diagnosis required to self-refer.

Pathfinder
3-step tool to find personalised support options from Foundry BC

Kelty’s Key: Self Help
Self-guided therapy resources on anxiety, chronic pain, grief, depression, family support, insomnia, panic, and substance use.

The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory
Quick self-assessment on severity of current stress level. No account/sign-up required.

Mental Health Literacy
Resources and education on understanding mental disorders, brain injury, stigma, self-harm, suicide, stress, substance use, and other topics.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Feeling Good: Mental Fitness (free app)

Kelty’s Key
Free CBT online, self-directed training for everyone. Vancouver residents can also be matched with a psychotherapist for limited online sessions.

MoodGym
Online CBT training in 5 modules ($40/yr)

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Self-paced online training on DBT core skills

Now Matters Now
Library of evidence-based skill-training resources plus free, online peer support meetings offered throughout the week.