Mental health and substance use information you can trust.
Seven agencies came together for this project as the BC Partners, because we recognize that people need to have access to quality information on mental health, mental illness, and substance use problems.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The unseen reality of hidden homelessness issue of Visions Journal
When you hear "homeless," you might immediately think of someone sleeping on the street, tenting in a park, or spending the night at a shelter. Hidden homeless refers to people living in temporary housing, such as staying with family or friends for short periods of time (also called couch surfing), staying in hotels, living in vehicles, or living in buildings not meant for habitation. While it may be hidden from view, hidden homelessness still has a profound impact on people, such as fears around finding the next place to stay amid a housing crisis, barriers that reduce access to health and social services, and the challenges of living in survival mode. Read t of Sight, Out of Mind: The unseen reality of hidden homelessness →
Watch In the Know videos from FamilySmart
In the Know video highlight important information and supports for parents and caregivers who are parenting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenge. Watch In the Know →
Podcasts
Find BC Partners organizations' podcasts in one place at www.heretohelp.bc.ca/podcasts! Listen to #OurAnxietyStories from Anxiety Canada and Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined from the BC Schizophrenia Society for stories and information.
Does social media influence body image?
The latest infosheet from Embody looks at appearance-focused social media content. Read Social Media and Body Image →
About Anxiety and Its Related Disorders
Short, insightful videos from Anxiety Canada that dissect the complexities of anxiety in a fun and engaging way. Watch now!
