Resources: Books and Community Support
Finding the right support starts with knowing where to look. Whether you are navigating anxiety, working through past trauma, parenting a child with ADHD, or simply trying to understand yourself better, the right book or resource can make a real difference. This page brings together our recommended reads and trusted BC mental health resources, organized by topic so you can go straight to what matters most to you. All community resources listed below are available in British Columbia or online.
Recommended Books for Mental Health and Healing
Our therapists have hand-picked these titles across a range of topics. Whether you are looking for practical tools, deeper understanding, or a workbook to use alongside therapy, there is something here for you. We hope you find these books for mental health as useful and informative as we have.
ADHD and Neurodiversity
These books approach ADHD with compassion and curiosity, exploring its roots, its strengths, and practical strategies for everyday life.
Depression and Anxiety
Practical, evidence-based books to help you understand and manage anxiety and depression, from ACT-based approaches to guided workbooks.
Couples and Relationships
Whether you are looking to strengthen your connection as a couple or work through a difficult time in your relationship, these books offer research-backed tools and fresh perspectives on how we love.
Family Conflict
Tools for repairing communication, rebuilding trust, and navigating the complexity of family relationships at any stage of life.
Parenting
Supportive, thoughtful reads for parents who want to raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids.
Loss and Grief
Gentle, grounding support for those moving through grief, with both reflective reads and evidence-based workbooks.
Trauma and Addictions
These books explore the deep connection between unresolved trauma and addictive patterns, written by some of the most respected voices in the field.
Abuse and Neglect
Resources to help you recognize harm, understand its impact, and begin the process of healing.
Tech and Gaming Addiction
Practical guidance for families managing screen time and technology use in a connected world.
Immigration (Portuguese)
For Portuguese-speaking readers navigating the emotional complexity of immigration and building a life between two worlds.
You can also find more titles and resources by Isabel Arruda online.
Stress and Burnout
When stress becomes chronic, it affects your whole body and mind. These books help you understand what is happening and how to start recovering.
Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
Books to help you build a kinder, more grounded relationship with yourself.
BC Community Resources
Healing often involves more than books and therapy. Below are trusted BC mental health resources and community partners to support you between sessions or help you find the right care.
Primary Care
If you do not have a Primary Care Provider (e.g. family doctor or nurse practitioner):
Register for the Health Connect Registry to be added to a waitlist for a family physician AND
Search for physicians accepting patients (if you don’t see anyone accepting in your area check back frequently in case it has changed).
Nurse Line
Call 8-1-1 to reach HealthLink BC, a free, 24/7 service providing confidential health information and advice from registered nurses in British Columbia.
Naturopath Recommendation
Crisis and Emergency Support
911 or your local emergency department
Access & Assessment Centre (AAC) at VGH
Teens and Young Adults
BC Government Teen and Youth Suicide Prevention Resources
Immediate Crisis Resources:
Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7): Call or text 988
Mental Health Crisis Line (24/7): Call 310-6789
Kids Help Phone (24/7): Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Immigration Consulting Services
Online Mental Health Resources and Guides
You do not have to figure this out alone. Whether you are ready to start therapy, exploring your options, or just looking for the right book to begin with, we are here to help you take the next step. These mental health resources and guides can help you wherever you are on your healing journey. You can also speak with your therapist about additional mental health resources to guide you in your situation.
Book a free consultation or reach out to our team to get matched with the right therapist for you.