For a lot of us, the idea of self-care comes naturally. Whether it’s going for a run, knitting, or reading a book, we can easily identify ways we relax and take care of ourselves in order to present our best self ... Read more

So, we’re a month into this global pandemic. For those us still fortunate enough to be employed, many of us are having to create new routines and new ways of working whilst also dealing with so much that is unknown ... Read more

Our Registered Social Workers and Registered Clinical Counsellors have adapted how they work to best support youth in these unprecedented times. Our Case Management Team is comprised of both Social Workers and Clinical Counselors. Social Workers provide youth-focused, coordinated, and ... Read more

One of the things that we try to prioritize at Covenant House Vancouver is the mental health and wellness of our young people. As a youth worker, one way of doing this is by engaging our youth in creative activities ... Read more

Our Art Therapy Program is run by Dr. Keith Thurlow-Bishop who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)  and has a PhD in Expressive Arts Therapy. Dr. Keith is supported by Postgraduate Art Therapy Practicum Students from Adler University and volunteers.For the month of March, ... Read more

Many of our youth living on the streets of Vancouver experience mental health concerns that are often left undiagnosed including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Often these youth cope by turning to substance use. Covenant ... Read more

Help end the stigma around mental illness. It’s easier than you think! Today, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of their Facebook frame ... Read more

Richard had stayed with us off and on a few years ago. When he first stayed in our Crisis Program, he struggled a lot with inappropriate behaviours, taking direction from staff and had a hard time understanding his case plan. Eventually Richard was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and he was hospitalized.   His mom came from another ... Read more

Whilst walking along Davie Street on the weekend my mind was hooked by the headline “Painting Saved My Life” and the image of an artist and his work on the front cover of the September issue of Megaphone magazine. As ... Read more

Each year on September 10, a commitment to saving lives brings together communities from across Canada and around the world. Since 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day has served as a call to action to individuals and organizations to prevent suicide. ... Read more