Mental Health Information
COACHES & TEAM MANAGERS
Mental health impacts the quality of life and performance of both sport participants and coaches. The Coaching Association of Canada’s Mental Health in Sport eLearning module was developed to educate coaches about mental health to empower them to effectively play a role in supporting the well-being of the participants in their sport program, while also supporting their own mental health.
Please follow this link to complete the Mental Health In Sport Learning Module.
https://coach.ca/module/mental-health-sport?fbclid=IwY2xjawF1F7xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaagaAlERhr5rUfXVnB-oV0kbOPcmbARpnFvmgtWpn_vn8VR4nIPFaEDvw_aem_cH70oIM0Yqf-3dd2OORDKw
If you have concerns for yourself or someone one you know, please reach out to your Coaches and or support staff. Listed below are numbers for 24 hour Crisis Lines.
Kid’s Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868.
For kids and teens (ages 20 and under), professional counsellors are available to help, 24 hours a day. It’s free, confidential and anonymous.
Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number).
This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are trained to help provide emotional support as well as mental health information and resources.
Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
If you are thinking about ending your life or are concerned about someone who may be, you can call for help any time of day or night, from anywhere across BC. It’s a free call.
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 686868
A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds
If you or someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, call emergency services (9-1-1) or go to the nearest hospital.
Seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are many resources available to support mental health. It’s important to find the right fit for you, whether through professional help, support networks, or self-care practices.
