Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Autism and the types of support available for people with autism and for their families.

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ABOUT VI LYVi is an educational content creator who regularly hosts shows at Vi Can Shine! If you would like to reach out to her, please feel free to send an email to contact@vicanshine.com

ABOUT VERONICA DOANVeronica is a Substance Misuse and Migrant Workers Counselor at Watari Counselling & Support Services Society. Veronica spends every Thursday handing out food to the Vietnamese group and substance-affected people.

Veronica's Bio: https://www.watari.ca/team/veronica-doan/
Veronica's Email: veronica@watari.ca
Veronica's Phone: 604 254 6995 EXT: 233
Autism Support:

• https://www.develop.bc.ca/events/vietnamese-support-group-workshop-2/
• https://fcpg.ca/our-group/pauline-nguyen/

Mental Health Resources:

• Crisis-Lines:
  • If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, Contact 911 or the emergency services in your area right away.
  • https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/thinking-about-suicide/ (Canada)
  • https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/ (BC)
    • "Language Service: Both of the 310-6789 and 1-800-SUICIDE phone lines are available in over 140 languages using a language service. Let us know which language you require, and we will try and provide an interpreter." -Crisis Centre BC
  • https://kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help (For Kids, Teens, and Young Adults)
• Other Resources:
  • https://www.c19help.ca/vn/info/mental-health-resources (Vietnamese)
  • https://www.mosaicbc.org/languages/viet-ngu/ (Vietnamese)
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/bc/vancouver?category=vietnamese (List of Vietnamese-speaking counsellors in B.C.)

Episode Hosts: Vi Ly and Veronica Doan
Show Host + Editor: Mai Huynh

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