At this time, primary care providers (family doctors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists) and secondary school counsellors can refer individuals to the BounceBack® Coaching program. The primary referrer retains clinical responsibility for the individual, meaning they have the necessary training to assess suicide risk, determine next steps, and ensure that appropriate follow-up and treatments are provided.

If you work in a field outside of the listed primary care providers above and support individuals with their health and well-being, you may be eligible to become a secondary referrer. Read more about the process here.

Complete the BounceBack® referral form to ensure your client meets all eligibility criteria:

• 13 years of age or older, currently living in BC
• Connected to a primary care provider that accepts clinical responsibility during the program (physician, nurse practitioner psychiatrist or school counsellor)
• Not significantly depressed/ PHQ-9 is 21 or lower
• Not at risk of harming self or others
• Not significantly misusing alcohol or drugs to the extent that would impact program participation
• (If aged 19+) not diagnosed with a personality disorder
• Have not had a manic episode in the last 6 months
• Capable of engaging with and concentrating on workbook materials
• (If aged 13-18) has not self-harmed more than 3 times in the past month

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