Safety at Work

Staff are your greatest strength — you can support them through this crisis.

Healthcare Worker Resources

During these difficult times your mental health is a priority. Whether you’re looking for up to date credible information to ease your mind, a free workshop to learn about resiliency, or quick daily coping tips, it’s here. This site provides a diverse collection of quick and easy resources to support your mental health.
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ANXIETY

For health care workers, the stress and feelings of anxiety surrounding COVID-19 can even be greater, as you worry about the health and safety of those in your care, your family, and yourself.
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SUPPORTING STAFF

During times of significant uncertainty, it can be helpful for employees to know that you have a plan to address their concerns and support them during difficult times.
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DEPRESSION

It cannot be stated enough that your mental health matters. Feeling depressed is not a sign of weakness. The feeling can be treated.
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SOCIAL CONNECTION

Social connection is important for sustaining our sense of feeling cared for, supported, and listened to. Positive interactions from our supportive relationships improve our mood.
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TAKING CARE OF ME

We are not designed to be in stress mode all the time. When our stress systems get overworked, we are at increased risk for physical health and mental health problems.
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BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF

Grief is a natural process that our minds and bodies undergo when we experience a significant loss in our life. There is a range of things you can do support yourself during this challenging time.

Events for Caregivers

Upcoming Mental Health Webinars

Managing Grief

January 28, 2021

During this webinar, we explain grief and how it can be expressed in many differ...

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January 28, 2021
Workshops

MORE THINGS THAT MIGHT HELP

Mental Health Support Resources

Homecare worker

Expanded Support from CMHA BC

Peer support, BounceBack* coaching, community counselling and more supports are delivered with community-based local CMHA’s and partner organizations throughout British Columbia. Read More

Crisis Line and Crisis Centre

Do you need help right away? Call the Crisis Line anytime at 1800-784-2433 or 310-6789 IN BC. Get Help Now.

Mindshift Mobile App

Mindshift is an anxiety fighting mobile app for Apple or Android devices that applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches. Download and try it out today.

Phone Line Support for Healthcare Workers

The Mobile Response Team is available to support the mental well-being and psychological safety of frontline healthcare workers who are experiencing distress and mental health concerns in response to COVID-19. To request MRT support, you can call: 1-888-686-3022 or Email: MRT@phsa.ca