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Structured and evidence-based group therapy, offered both virtually and in-person, to adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
Regional Group Therapy Services (GTS) provides weekly virtual and in-person group therapy for individuals aged 19 years and older who are navigating moderate to severe mental health and substance use challenges, including depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They may also be impacted by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and/or BPD traits.
Individuals can learn about, and practice, evidence-based skills focused on their mental health and/or substance use needs. These evidence-informed groups help participants develop practical skills to manage their mental health and substance use challenges. Each group is facilitated by at least two clinicians who have professional training in providing therapy, i.e. counsellors, social workers, and occupational therapists.
The most recent schedule of groups offered, and the description of these groups, can be found here.
These groups include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): This type of therapy helps you to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches you practical ways to change them.
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): This type of therapy is available to people with BPD, or BPD traits, who want to learn skills to better manage strong emotions, extreme stress and relationship issues.
- Other skills-based groups including evidence-based outpatient substance use groups.
Clients can expect:
- Structured therapeutic groups to build knowledge, awareness, insight, skills and connections.
- Interdisciplinary team with competent, respectful and caring professionals.
- Opportunities to participate in virtual or in-person groups.
- Opportunities to attend groups during daytime, evenings or weekends.
Access
Eligibility
Regional Group Therapy Services are for people who:
- Are 19 years or older
- Have mental health or substance use concerns that may benefit from group therapy
- Will participate in group discussions in English and attend consistently
- Are able to manage their emotions and distress enough to participate in group therapy safely and respectfully
Other services may be more appropriate for people who are experiencing acute psychosis, severe dissociation, withdrawal, or a level of distress or risk that requires immediate, intensive support.
Additional details:
- Some groups are reserved for people with specific diagnoses, i.e. CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Clients may only be registered in one GTS group at a time.
- Groups are offered online or in person, depending on the group and location.
- GTS groups range in length from 6 to 20 weeks.
- There may be wait lists for some groups
- Groups are facilitated by at least two clinicians who have professional training in providing group therapy, i.e. counsellors, social workers and occupational therapists.
- Some groups are open, meaning you can join a group whenever space is available. Other groups are closed, and either have consistent group membership from start to finish, or have limited opportunities for new members to join every few weeks.
Referral
If you are already receiving care through a Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use service, speak with your care provider about whether Regional Group Therapy Services may be right for you.
Your provider can discuss your needs and, with your consent, make a referral to Regional Group Therapy Services.
If you are not currently connected to a Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use service, you can contact the Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use Access Line (1-833-866-6478) to discuss your needs and available options. This can include discussing whether Group Therapy Services is right for you or exploring what other services are available.
Are you in crisis?
If you are currently experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please contact a crisis service such as 911, the Fraser Health Crisis Line (604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444), or the Suicide Crisis Helpline (988) for immediate assistance.