Mental Health Resources
We want to ensure that all members are taking good care of themselves and their families. We recognize that there are many current events and personal circumstances that may make it difficult for you to work at your best. What you need to be healthy may change, and that’s okay.
If you have concerns and you need additional information or support, please contact AAPS for a confidential conversation by filling out the Advocacy Request Form.
SICK LEAVE
Review Article 12.3 of your Collective Agreement to learn more about Sick Leave and Sick Leave Documentation.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND LEAVES
If in consultation with your medical professional, it is recommended that either a physical or time accommodation will support you staying at work, please contact AAPS. We can support you through the accommodation process.
Article 12 in your Collective Agreement lists the leaves that are accessible to AAPS members.
UBC EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS
If you qualifity for UBC Benefits, under your UBC extended health plan, you can access a registered psychologist, clinical counsellor, or social worker. You do not need a referral, and your visits are 100% covered up to $3,000 per benefits year. Learn more about paramedical services on the UBC benefits website.
EFAP
24/7/365 counselling services are available for you and your family from your UBC Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider GreenSheild 1-866-424-0770 or by following the log in instructions on UBC's website: https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/employee-and-family-assistance-program
Counselling is available in person, over the phone, and online. They offer many other services such as stress & health help, legal/finance help, and resources to support older adults and children. You can learn more about UBC's EFAP on their website. .
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- 310 Mental Health Support: Call 310-6789 (no area code required) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health
- 1-800-SUICIDE (24 hours): 1-800-784-2433
- Crisis Services Canada - Talk Suicide
- Crisis Line Association of BC
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- KUU-US Crisis Line Society: Toll Free (24 hours): 1-800-588-8717 ((A 24-hour crisis line for Indigenous people)
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS), 1-866-925-4419 (Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week)
- Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or use the chat box on their website.
- Métis Crisis Line, 1-833-MÉTIS-BC
- Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
- HeadsUpGuys (Men's mental health resource)
- Trans Lifeline (Canada): 1-877-330-6366 (A 24-hour crisis line for transgender people)
- Seniors First BC: 1-866-437-1940 (toll free crisis line) or 604-437-1940 (non-crisis resource support) (8am-8pm not including stat holidays)
- Qmunity: BC’s Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Centre
- Battered Women's Support Services: 1-855-687-1868
- Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society (Peer support for family members supporting those with very complex mental health issues)
The Justics Institute Of BC has a helpful resources page for provincial Crisis Lines and Resources.