{"id":269979,"date":"2025-08-01T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=269979"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:48:24","slug":"vancouvers-mental-health-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/vancouvers-mental-health-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Crise de la sant\u00e9 mentale \u00e0 Vancouver : comment une camionnette de conseil mobile peut aider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis is growing, and it can\u2019t be ignored any longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s the visible struggles on the Downtown Eastside, the pressure on emergency departments, or the waitlists that drag on for months, you\u2019ve seen it. Maybe you&#8217;re a healthcare provider, a government agency, or a community leader. You\u2019ve seen the need. You\u2019ve seen the gaps. And you want to do more, but budgets, buildings, and burnout are getting in the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the hard truth:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If nothing changes, more people will slip through the cracks.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More untreated mental illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More mental health emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More deaths from suicide and overdose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #8cc63e; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/aleck-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nTalk to Aleck about the Mobile Counselling Van<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if care didn\u2019t have to wait?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if it rolled up, right to where people already are?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re helping organizations bring mental health care directly to communities with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-counselling-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Counselling Vans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These purpose-built vehicles remove physical, financial, and systemic barriers so more people can access help sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you&#8217;ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis is escalating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How a Mobile Counselling Van offers real solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you should consider before launching a mobile mental health program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The mental health crisis in Vancouver: Why is it urgent?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/health\/managing-your-health\/mental-health-substance-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 5 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in British Columbia will experience a mental health or substance use issue in any given year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Vancouver, the numbers are especially concerning:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental health-related ER visits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increased by 67% from 2013 to 2022<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Youth in crisis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A 2023 report showed 1 in 5 B.C. teens had seriously considered suicide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Toxic drug crisis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: More than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/b-c-sets-grim-record-with-2-511-toxic-drug-deaths-in-2023-1.7093528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> died in B.C. from overdose in 2023, many with co-occurring mental health issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Downtown Eastside<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This area has become symbolic of the overlapping crises of trauma, homelessness, and substance use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waitlists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Publicly funded mental health services can take months to access, if available at all<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The situation is particularly challenging for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous people experiencing intergenerational trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racialized and immigrant communities facing cultural and language barriers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth without parental support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors isolated in low-income housing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a perfect storm. And brick-and-mortar clinics alone can\u2019t meet the need. That\u2019s where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-mental-health-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support can step in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How can a Mobile Counselling Van help with Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-vimeo\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 800\/450\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/2052205708-7e2d9785066a30c68aeb0a5d3cf1a5ed09d3418ef83c4c18678e2b7ccd6bcc6f-d_960?region=us)\" ><iframe title=\"Tourn\u00e9e de la camionnette de conseil mobile Finale\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1113657012?h=a432748190&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mobile Counselling Van offers several features that make it such a strong solution for Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Comfort-first design encourages people to open up<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional clinics can feel cold, clinical, and intimidating. In contrast, Mobile Counselling Vans are designed to feel like a warm, welcoming living room. The inside features soft lighting, cozy seating, and calming tones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pourquoi cela fonctionne-t-il ?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps new clients feel safe and relaxed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes therapy feel more like a conversation than a clinical procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaks down stigma, especially in communities with cultural barriers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Built-in privacy means confidential conversations<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-227570\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-227570 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Work-Table-in-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png\" alt=\"table in the Mobile Counselling Van\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Work-Table-in-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Work-Table-in-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van-400x267.png 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-227570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table surface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stigma is still a huge barrier, especially in tight-knit neighbourhoods. People may worry about being seen entering a counselling space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a Mobile Counselling Van:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinted windows and soundproofing protect privacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No waiting rooms, no paperwork at the front desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients can share safely and confidently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Fully accessible for all abilities<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-270001 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Keewaytinook-Okimakanak-Northern-Chiefs-Council-Counselling-Van-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Keewaytinook-Okimakanak-Northern-Chiefs-Council-Counselling-Van-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Keewaytinook-Okimakanak-Northern-Chiefs-Council-Counselling-Van-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The van is wheelchair accessible, with a low-step or ramp entrance. The layout allows mobility aids, service animals, and personal support workers to move freely inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matters for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elders with walkers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans with injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People using wheelchairs or scooters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Reliable connectivity for virtual care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many mental health workers offer a hybrid model: in-person support and virtual follow-up. Mobile Counselling Vans include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/how-do-you-connect-to-the-internet-in-mobile-medical-vans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and power hookups so staff can access digital records or connect clients to online specialists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual psychiatry sessions from a shelter parking lot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up calls with case managers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time access to provincial mental health databases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Cultural safety features build trust<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269993 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-5-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care that doesn\u2019t feel culturally safe doesn\u2019t work. Period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can customize the van\u2019s design with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous artwork or traditional motifs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signage in multiple languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space for spiritual items like medicines or smudging tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re offering a combination of care and belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Flexible layout for a variety of services<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269984 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-10.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-10-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The van isn\u2019t limited to one purpose. It can be configured to support multiple needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one counselling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer support drop-ins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group sessions or wellness check-ins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution of hygiene supplies, Naloxone kits, or snacks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seating and storage options can be adapted seasonally or per event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>7. Built for Vancouver\u2019s terrain and climate<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Galgapothla-Counselling-Van-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain. Hills. Narrow alleys. A Mobile Counselling Van needs to be tough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility offers a Trail Edition upgrade that helps you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate downtown side streets or mountain roads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park safely on gravel or sloped surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep clients warm in winter and cool in summer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>8. Keeps staff and clients safe<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The van can be outfitted with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion-triggered lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic button systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockable compartments for gear and medication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re parked outside a youth drop-in or at a nighttime outreach event, safety matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6 Things to Consider Before Launching a Mobile Mental Health Program in Vancouver<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you dive into starting a mobile mental health program in Vancouver, you should consider a few things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Do you need a mobile model or a physical space, or both?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by mapping your service area. If you\u2019re serving downtown Vancouver, a fixed location might be enough. But if you work with clients in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, or Coquitlam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous communities along the Fraser River<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients experiencing homelessness who move frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;a Mobile Couselling Van will let you meet people where they are, instead of waiting for them to come to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Who are you trying to serve, and how?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding your target population helps define the van\u2019s setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you support youth, adults, seniors, or all three?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are trauma-informed or harm-reduction models required?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is culturally rooted care (like smudging, prayer, or ceremony) important?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will the van include peer support workers or only clinicians?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more specific you are, the more useful the van will be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. How will you staff the van?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Mobile Counselling Van doesn\u2019t run itself. You\u2019ll need a reliable team:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health clinicians (counsellors, social workers, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outreach workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A driver (or staff trained in operating large vehicles)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also consider partnerships with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vch.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver Coastal Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foundry centres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous Friendship Centres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School districts or shelters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. How will you fund the program long-term?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial funding is important, but so is sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.C. 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How will you raise awareness?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A van is only useful if people know it exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote your services through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street outreach and flyers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnerships with shelters, schools, and community groups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media posts featuring the van\u2019s story and photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maps or schedules of the van\u2019s stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local media and radio campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t underestimate word of mouth. It travels fast in Vancouver communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. How will you measure your success?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funders, staff, and communities all want to know: Is it working?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need complex software, just clear metrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of sessions provided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demographics served (youth, seniors, newcomers, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up visits or referrals made<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client satisfaction and feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community-level impact (ER diversions, overdose prevention, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping track of these things helps you showcase the outcomes of your program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A Mobile Counselling Van is a tool for change<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-228714\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-228714 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Counselling-Van-With-Two-People-Talking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Counselling-Van-With-Two-People-Talking.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Counselling-Van-With-Two-People-Talking-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-228714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salle de s\u00e9jour pour le personnel d'assistance et les patients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You came here wondering if a Mobile counselling Van could be the right solution to address Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need is urgent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The barriers are real<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the solution doesn\u2019t have to wait<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right van, the right people, and the right plan, you can deliver hope, healing, and dignity straight to the communities that need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MoveMobility, we\u2019ve helped countless Canadian organizations like Galgapotha and Keewaytinook Okimakanak Northern Chiefs Council launch mobile health services. We work closely with you to design vehicles that meet your team\u2019s needs and your community\u2019s reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to see how a Mobile Counselling Van could fit your program? Click the button below to talk to a mobility expert so you can focus on what matters most: helping people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not ready to talk to someone yet? We have a couple of other resources you can check out in the meantime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with our article on how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-mental-health-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clinics work, then explore our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/soutien-a-lunite-mobile-de-crise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile crisis response units<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how mobile services make a difference in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #58585a; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"#request-info-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nParler \u00e0 un expert en mobilit\u00e9<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver\u2019s mental health crisis is growing, and it can\u2019t be ignored any longer. Whether it\u2019s the visible struggles on the Downtown Eastside, the pressure on emergency departments, or the waitlists that drag on for months, you\u2019ve seen it. Maybe you&#8217;re a healthcare provider, a government agency, or a community leader. You\u2019ve seen the need. 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