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Support Services & Resources
Counselling & Addiction
HEALTH AND COUNSELLING CENTRE
Medical (non-emergency), counselling, mental health support; workshops; and scheduled programs.
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
LOCATION
Free-of-charge
Mon-Fri, 9:00a-4:30pm
By appointment
(778) 782-4615
SFU x3 campuses
S.A.F.E.R
Suicide attempt follow-up, education, and research offers time-limited counselling plus outpatient services.
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
Free-of-charge
24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Phone line open to anyone
(604) 777-6870
BURNABY SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
Confidential counselling and outreach.
PHONE (604) 777-6870
VANCOUVER ACCESS & ASSESSMENT CENTRE
Substance abuse and crisis intervention services.
PHONE (604) 675-3700
Violence & Abuse
SVSPO
Survivor-centred and trauma-informed space to share experiences and for support, such as:
» resource referrals and info for survivors
» personalized safety planning
» information on and assistance accessing reporting options
» assistance with court processes
» transportation options to hospital, police, or
emergency services
» assistance with academic, workplace or
other accommodations
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
LOCATION
Free-of-charge
Mon-Fri, 9:00a-4:30pm
By appointment
(778) 782-4615
SFU x3 campuses
BATTERED WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES
Support, advocacy, education and training.
PHONE (604) 436-1025
BCS FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Support survivors and loved ones of survivors.
PHONE (604) 682-6582
Self-Help Resources
ANXIETY CANADA
Resources for those interested in learning how to support someone struggling with mental health issues.
COST
CONNECT
Free-of-charge bethere.org
ANTIDEPRESSANT SKILLS WORKBOOK
A research-based self-care manual provides strategies to manage symptoms of depression and help shift mindsets.
Free-of-charge psychhealthandsafety.org/asw
COST
CONNECT
HERE TO HELP
A group of agencies working to support those struggling
with mental health or substance abuse issues, to provide
info, self-help resources, and personal stories.
COST
CONNECT
Free-of-charge
heretohelp.bc.ca
VICTIM LINK (BC & YUKON)
Confidential, multilingual phone service for info,
referral services, and crisis support to victims of crime
and sexual violence.
COST
PHONE
EMAIL
Free-of-charge
1 (800) 563-0808 victimlinkbc@bc211.ca
LGBTQ2+ Identity
OUT ON CAMPUS BY OOC SFU
Serving the needs of students, staff, and faculty who identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Support includes:
» space for people of all genders and sexualities
» connecting students with each other to reduce feelings
of isolation
» extracurriculars to enhance school experience
» amplifying student concerns to ensure their voices
are heard
» challenging actions & actors who inflict harm
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
Free-of-charge
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Drop-in; counselling by appointment
(778) 782-6929
QMUNITY
Services, connection, and community space.
PHONE (604) 684-5307 ext 100
SFU HEALTH & COUNSELLING
Gender-affirming health care, info, and support.
BURNABY (778) 782-4615
VANCOUVER (778) 782-5200
Indigenous Communities
INDIGENOUS STUDENT CENTRE
Counselling and safe space for indigenous undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students studying at SFU. Support includes:
» culturally relevant workshops
» academic/health and wellness workshops
» tutoring and peer mentorships
» safe study & kitchen areas with amenities
» space to smudge
» legal counselling and advice
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
HEALING IN COLOUR
A directory of intersectional BIPOC therapists.
WEBSITE healingincolour.com
VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
Educational and social programs for all ages.
PHONE (604) 251-4844
WEBSITE vafcs.org
International Students
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Support for international resources, agency referrals, and services for international, exchange, refugee, and new Canadian students, those planning to learn abroad, and faculty/staff leading intercultural activities. Support includes:
» safe community space
» legal guidance
» immigration information and referral
» peer mentorships
» extracurricular activities
COST
HOURS
AVAILABILITY
PHONE
MULTICULTURAL FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Support for women experiencing family violence.
PHONE (778) 782 4232
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING
Guidance around immigration-related matters.
PHONE (778) 782 4232
EMAIL intl_advising@sfu.ca