The information for today's program about "Social Anxiety Disorder" and "Social Support" came from two articles published by the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnernip with BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information entitled "HereToHelp", as well as from Anxiety BC. 

You can find these articles at www.heretohelp.bc.ca for the fact sheet entitled "Learn about Social Anxiety Disorder"...you can also find a great resource on this same website entitled "Anxiety Disorders Toolkit".  The Toolkit is full of information, tips and self-tests to help you understand social anxiety disorder better.  The article entitled "Social Support" (Wellness Module 3) can also be located at www.heretohelp.bc.ca. 

Visit www.anxietybc.com or call 604 525 7566 for self help information and community resources. 

Crisis lines aren't only for people in crisis...you can call for information on local services of if you just need someone to talk to.  If you are in distress, call 310 6789 (don't add 250, 604 or 778 before the number)  This services is available 24 hours a day without a wait or busy signal.

Locally, you can connect with Mental Health and Addiction Services at 847 6405 or the Bulkley Valley BC Schizophrenia Society at 847 9779 or email bcssbv@telus.net.