Books & Guides

Supporting a friend or family member with a mental illness

A resource for families and friends of people in the recovery process from a mental illness.

A practical guide for survivors of suicide

A guide that focuses on the practical matters that survivors need to deal with after a suicide. Includes BC resources.

Family self-care and recovery

A resource for families of people dealing with a mental illness. The focus is on helping families to be informed caregivers, particularly around the necessity to care for themselves …

A toolkit for families

A resource for families supporting children, youth, and adults with a mental or substance use disorder. 5 modules address what disorders are, how to support recovery, skills, and how …

When the Boss may have a mental health issue

Advice on how to reach out to a supervisor or line manager you have concerns about.

Helping people who use substances

Helping troubled co-workers

Advice on how to reach out to a co-worker you have concerns about.

Mental Health Resource List

A template for supervisors and line managers for keeping track of resources available to employees.

Antidepressant Skills at Work

This workbook provides information on depression, provides skills for dealing with it, and an overview of workplace issues that may arise.

Mental Health Policy Template

A commitment to positive mental health benefits everyone in the workplace. It improves morale and results in lower absenteeism and greater productivity. It also indicates that an organization values …