Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was created in 2017 to build a seamless, coordinated network of mental health and addictions services that works for everyone in B.C., as well as lead the response to the toxic drug crisis.

Featured Topics

• Virtual Mental Health Supports during COVID-19
  Virtual services are available for British Columbians who are experiencing mental health challenges, such as anxiety or depression, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• A Pathway to Hope
  A roadmap for making mental health and addiction care better for people in British Columbia.
• Mental Health and Substance Use Supports
  Learn more about the types of mental health and substance use supports available in B.C. and look for services in your area.
• Mental Health Information for Children, Youth and Young Adults
  Access information about mental health services and resources available to families from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and a number of partner service providers. 
• Overdose Prevention and Response
  Find services and information on overdose prevention and learn how the Province is responding to the crisis. 
• StopOverdoseBC
  In partnership with the Vancouver Canucks, the BC Lions, and the Vancouver Warriors, the Province has launched a campaign to end the stigma around substance use and encourage people to talk openly about mental health and addiction challenges.   
• Mental Health Act
  Learn about B.C.’s Mental Health Act and the important implications for individuals requiring involuntary treatment or receiving voluntary treatment under the Act, their families and service providers.
• Mental Health and Substance Use Publications
  ​List of information resources, guidelines, strategy documents, and toolkits related to mental health and substance use challenges.
• Organizations Providing Mental Health and Substance Use Supports
  A comprehensive index of organizations in B.C. and Canada that provide supports, services and resources for people affected by mental health and substance use.
• Office of the Provincial Health Officer
  Learn more about the provincial health officer, the senior public health official responsible for monitoring the health and population of B.C.

Featured Services

• In Crisis? Call 9-1-1 for immediate emergency help
  Get immediate support for a mental health issue from a list of telephone support services including the Crisis Centre, Kids Help Phone, Youth in B.C. Chat, and Health Link.
• Child Care for Essential Workers during COVID-19
  Essential workers can now fill out a request form to identify their need for urgent child care.
• MAP: Mental Health and Substance Use Services in B.C.   
  An interactive map of mental health and substance use services throughout B.C.
• Know the Risks and Signs of an Overdose
  Find information on the risks and signs of an overdose, how to respond to an overdose and where to find naloxone.