Resources
Chronic Illness
Complex Chronic Diseases Program – BC Women’s Hospital
A provincial referral program offering virtual group education and self-management support for people in BC living with myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia.
BC Centre for Long COVID, ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
A specialized clinic in British Columbia providing medical care, virtual consultations, and group support visits for people living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. Patients require a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner to access the services.
A BC-based community organization offering peer support, educational webinars, advocacy information, and living-well resources for people affected by ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID.
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to informed health care for individuals with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, and related complex chronic conditions through education, research, clinical guidance, and patient resources. Their site includes toolkits, educational videos, crisis support materials, and management guides especially useful for understanding post-exertional malaise and symptom pacing.
Pain
Pain BC
Provides a Pain Support Line, online wellness groups, practical self-management tools, and education for people living with chronic pain.
Free self-management programs for adults in BC living with chronic conditions including chronic pain. These evidence-based workshops (online, phone, or mail) teach skills to manage symptoms, improve confidence, and enhance well-being.
MSP covered Group medical visits (GMV) by private pain clinics
Led by physicians and clinicians. A referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner is typically required to access these sessions.
Sleep
A insomnia support program from Dalhousie University researchers and health program that helps people understand and manage insomnia without relying on sleeping pills. MySleepwell offers evidence-informed tools, education about healthy sleep habits, and practical CBT-I-based resources such as sleep diaries, checklists, and self-help guides to support better sleep
A free guided app teaching Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) skills to help users build better sleep habits.
Northern Pain Centre Australia
An Australian pain clinic offering a curated set of free sleep and chronic pain resources, including educational articles, practical tips on improving sleep quality, worksheets such as sleep diaries, and information on the relationship between pain and sleep.
Find more support
Virtual Mental Health Supports - Government of BC
Directory of free and low-cost virtual counselling, peer support, and mental health programs for people living in BC.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Center
A BC mental health resource hub providing educational materials, peer support navigation, family resources, and webinars for children, youth, and families.
Provincial BC Mental Health & Crisis Support Lines
Immediate, confidential emotional support and crisis intervention 24/7:
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Call or text 9-8-8 — National Suicide Crisis Helpline
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Call 310-6789 — BC Mental Health & Crisis Support (no area code needed)
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Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) — BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
This service offers non-judgmental support and referral information for people experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis situations.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the 211 website for free, confidential information and referrals to community, government, and social support services across BC — including crisis lines, mental health care, housing supports, and more
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