Staying safe - Pacific DanceArts

Your safety is of utmost importance to us. Vancouver is generally safe, but like any city, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant. The Vancouver Police Department has a wide range of tips for staying safe:

Personal Safety

Bicycling Safety

Cybercrime

Identity Theft

Child/Teen Safety

Residential Security

Earthquake Awareness Tips

Seasonal Safety

Online Dating Safety

International Student Safety

Vancouver Coastal Health - medical and mental health emergency services

Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources Here2Talk - FREE Mental Health Counselling service for all current B.C. post-secondary students. Available 24/7 via Here2Talk App, by phone 1-877-857-3397 and Here2Talk.ca. No appointment needed.

Better Help - online professional counselling resource with access to licensed therapists. Convenient, discreet and affordable.
Mental health reminders @nedratawwab - Instagram account by Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist. This account specializes in guidelines for setting boundaries.

Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division 1-800-555-8222

Mood Disorders Association of BC - 604-873-0103

Youth Support - online crisis chat line for youth and young adults in BC

BC Health Guide - self-management resources

BC Psychological Association - provides referrals for psychologists across BC. 1-800-730-0522
Anxiety Disorders Association - 604-681-3400

Early Psychosis Intervention Program - provides assistance to young people who recently developed psychosis. 1-866-870-7847
BC Schizophrenia Society - 1-888-888-0029

BC Partners for Mental Health and Addiction Information - suicide and substance-use information
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre

If you identify as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ Community, there are a number of resources, facilities and community organizations to help make you feel at home:
QMunity
Youthco
Vancouver Pride Society
Gordon Neighbourhood House
HiM
Prism Services
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre
THiP
Rainbow Refugee
PFLAG
Big Bros Barber Shop
Double Rainbow Dodgeball
Prideline - 1-800-566-1170