Self Care

What is Self Care?

Getting good rest, exercising, heating healthy, and connecting with people, animals and the land around us are some key ways to be well. This is true whether we are taking care of ourselves or helping others.

Listed here are some easy-to-access resources on self-care:

The myths and facts about self care.
Examples of self care from a recovery mindset.
Being aware of vicarious trauma when helping others.
Self-care during COVID.

Of course we need to offer a resource for dog wellness tips too - 101 tips to be exact!

*Clicking on the resources on this page will direct you to external sites

Community Resources

National Crisis Hotlines

Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4pm - 12am ET) (text rates apply)

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) or chat (4pm - 12am ET)

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 (24/7) or chat

Wellness

Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with funding from the Government of Canada.

Well Central is a virtual recovery college for those seeking better mental health, well-being and support in recovery, including addictions.

Veteran Health & Wellness

Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence resources.

Resources complied by the PTSD Centre of Excellence.

Operational Stress Injury clinics available through Veterans Affairs Canada.

Public Safety Personnel supports.

Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Getting Help with Substance Use resource list compiled by Health Canada.

Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory provided by Sunshine Coast Health Centre.

1-866-694-6978

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide produced by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.

Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit

Harm Reduction

Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act is aimed at living during a drug overdose.

Supervised Consumption Sites and Services produced by Health Canada.