UBC IMHI

Bridging gaps in mental health outcomes for immigrant students at UBC.

Mental Health Crisis

Crisis Centre | Call 604-310-6789
Crisis Centre | Call 604-310-6789

UBC Counselling | Call 604-822-3811

Overview of UBC's counselling services. You will need to call to book an initial session.
Biography of all available counsellors at UBC

UBC Student Clubs

Click here for a list of culture-based student clubs at UBC
UBC Mental Health Awareness Club
UBC Mental Health Awareness Club

UBC Peer Support

Information about this program!
Click here to online book your first one-on-one session!

UBC Mindfulness Meditation Group

Information on this weekly, drop-in group!

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

Book (by email, phone, or online form) free one-on-one support (multiple languages available, can be in-person or remote)
Book (by email, phone, or online form) free one-on-one support (multiple languages available, can be in-person or remote)
Read 2024 report by UBC students (Shogofa Alizada & Emilie Wang) highlighting existing programs to support immigrant and refugee youth through post-secondary education
Watch 2024 video on how to access mental health resources as an immigrant student during post-secondary education

External Mental Health Resources

Here2Talk | Connect 24/7 to free, immediate mental health counselling via phone or email (multiple languages available)
Here2Talk | Connect 24/7 to free, immediate mental health counselling via phone or email (multiple languages available)
Kids Help Phone | To access 24/7 mental health support by text or phone
Kids Help Phone | To access 24/7 mental health support by text or phone
Action For Happiness | Mixed-Media Wellbeing Resources
Action For Happiness | Mixed-Media Wellbeing Resources
Worksheet to walk you through challenging anxious thoughts
Short PDF on the butterfly hug (a self-soothing technique)
Short PDF on anxiety coping methods (deep-breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery)

Resources For Immigrants

MOSAIC | Settlement and Employment Services for Newcomers
MOSAIC | Settlement and Employment Services for Newcomers
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Canada.ca | Newcomer Services
Canada.ca | Newcomer Services
Informed Immigrant | Mental Health Resources
Informed Immigrant | Mental Health Resources

External Counselling Services

Directory of BC Counsellors who assist with cross-cultural challengess
Directory of BC Counsellors who assist with the challenges of immigration
List of multi-cultural support counselling programs in Vancouver
Love Heals Counselling: Sliding scale therapy with understanding of the immigrant experience. Online booking. Free 20-minute initial consultation. Online and in-person appointment options. Offered in English and Mandarin.
Love Heals Counselling: Sliding scale therapy with understanding of the immigrant experience. Online booking. Free 20-minute initial consultation. Online and in-person appointment options. Offered in English and Mandarin.

Blogs & Podcasts

Blog: "Mental Health Struggles as a Newcomer to Canada: Finding a Sense of Belonging"
Blog: "Nurturing Mental Health: My Personal Journey as an Immigrant and a Therapist"
TBMP "Discussion on Immigrant Mental Health (ft. Anya Cherrice; Navigating Culture)"
TBMP "Discussion on Immigrant Mental Health (ft. Anya Cherrice; Navigating Culture)"
Podcast
·Podcast
TMHR "Intergenerational Wisdom as Wealth: Navigating Systems for Immigrant Families"
TMHR "Intergenerational Wisdom as Wealth: Navigating Systems for Immigrant Families"
TMHR "International Students and Mental Health"
TMHR "International Students and Mental Health"
The Newcomers Podcast
The Newcomers Podcast
Podcast
·Podcast

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