Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program - Mental Health Services for deaf, hard of hearing, & deaf-blind people throughout BC
Child Services, Condition Specific Support, Disability Services, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Provides mental health and wellness services for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people and their families across BC. Services include all ages from young children to older adults.
The Deaf Well-Being Program provides counselling for people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or anger difficulties. The program also supports individuals in navigating life changes, exploring identity issues, and enhancing wellness.
Services include:
Additional services available in the Lower Mainland include:
The program also provides Mental Health Community Workshops in a variety of communities in BC such as Kelowna and Prince George.
If you are interested in any of these services, please contact the office for an intake appointment. Information will be gathered during the intake appointment. Further explanation about our services will be provided during the appointment and you will be referred to a service that best suits your needs.
-Adult Referral Form.
-Child Referral Form.
Services include:
- mental health counselling therapy
- mental health and addictions appointments interpreting services
- drug and/or alcohol addiction support
- system navigation
- advocacy
- education related to deaf culture
- psychiatric assessments and consultation
- psycho-educational workshops and community education
- mental health interpreting
Additional services available in the Lower Mainland include:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Group: for people struggling with depression
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group: for clients struggling with understanding and controlling their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours
- Anger Treatment Group: for clients struggling with managing their anger
The program also provides Mental Health Community Workshops in a variety of communities in BC such as Kelowna and Prince George.
If you are interested in any of these services, please contact the office for an intake appointment. Information will be gathered during the intake appointment. Further explanation about our services will be provided during the appointment and you will be referred to a service that best suits your needs.
-Adult Referral Form.
-Child Referral Form.
778-819-0951 (Voice); 778-987-4174 (Text)
Toll Free: 1-800-949-1155 (TTY outside of Lower Mainland)
TTY: 604-456-0901
Public email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Website: http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/services...
#300, 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 1Z6
Open Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Service is available in Sign language.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- School personnel referral
- Community service organization referral
Details: Referrals must be done with consent from guardian and child/youth. Contact organization for an intake appointment.
Referral Forms
- Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program - Child Referral Form
- Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program - Adult Referral Form
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Vancouver Coastal Health:
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- CBT-I for Adults with Insomnia - Free Online Workshop
- BC Brain Wellness Program - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Condition Specific Support
Disability Services
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
- Service provided 1:1 in-person
- Service provided at multiple locations
- Service provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.