Resources & Support

Experiencing discrimination or marginalization can be overwhelming and bring up feelings of trauma or discomfort. Your experiences and emotions are valid, and it's important to acknowledge the profound emotional and psychological effects of APR. If you're struggling, please consider reaching out for support—whether through a trusted friend, family member, or community member—or consider connecting with these resources:

• Reduced-Cost Counselling Options  in Vancouver
• Muslim Counselling: ruhcare.com  and ruhcare.com/palestine  (free)
• Hope for Wellness Help Line is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada. Call toll-free 1-855-242-3310  or start a confidential chat with a counsellor at hopeforwellness.ca 
• National Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8  (call or text)
• BC Mental Health and Crisis Response (no area code needed): 310-6789 

You are not alone. Reaching out for support is a vital step in managing the emotional impacts of APR and reclaiming your sense of safety and well-being.

Additional Resources:

• Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada: 2023 Annual Report (Published 2024, December). 
• Visualizing Palestine 
• The Institute for Understanding Anti-Palestinian Racism 
• Middle East Studies (MES) Program 
• The Legal Centre for Palestine 
• Arab Canadian Lawyers Association 
• National Council of Canadian Muslims 
• CJPME Foundation Anti-Racism Program Resources