The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division has compiled resources related to coping from stress from natural disasters.
Helpful links and resources
Preparing for wildfires
Get prepared for a wildfire in BC (Government of BC)
Health and mental health
Coping through a natural disaster emergency – mental health tips for you and your family
Recognizing and addressing trauma and anxiety during wildfire season (First Nations Health Authority)
Recognizing and resolving trauma in children during disasters (First Nations Health Authority)
Disaster emotional response timeline – what to expect before, during and after a disaster
Your health during a wildfire (Government of BC)
Wildfire smoke and health (BC Centre for Disease Control)
Direct help for stress
Free, confidential support and crisis lines available 24/7:
KUU-US Indigenous line 1-800-588-8717
Interior BC Crisis Line 1-888-353-2273 – chat and text services available
Northern BC Crisis Line 1-888-562-1214
BC Mental Health Support Line 310-6789 (no area code required)BounceBack – a free skill-building program for overcoming low mood, anxiety stress or worry
Information provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with the Province of BC, First Nations Health Authority, Interior Health, Northern Health and Provincial Health Services Authority.