The BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) is proud to announce the launch of Connection to Care, a free, confidential mental health support service designed to help forestry workers across British Columbia. This initiative officially began on January 5th, 2026, and will run until December 31st, 2027, offering vital upstream mental health care to thousands of workers in the forest sector.
Call 778-247-2273 (CARE) – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
The forestry industry faces unique challenges, and recent economic uncertainty has amplified mental health concerns among workers. Recognizing this, BCFSC has partnered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) to deliver a call-in service that connects workers with qualified mental health professionals, including Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and graduate-level practicum students.
Downloadable 11″x17″ Connection to Care Poster
Program Highlights
Who Can Use the Service: Connection to Care is available to all forestry workers across British Columbia—no matter your role, experience or sector. Whether you work in silviculture, harvesting, log hauling, sawmills or wood‑pellet operations, this service is here for you.
If you’re part of BC’s forestry workforce in any capacity, you’re welcome to call. It’s free, anonymous & confidential
Accessible Support: Call 778-247-2273 (CARE) to speak with a trained mental health professional. The service is available Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Immediate Help: You do not need to be in crisis to use this service—sometimes a conversation is all it takes.
Qualified Care: Support provided by RCCs and practicum students under clinical supervision.
Goal: To help prevent mental health challenges from escalating, fostering healthier and safer workplaces.
Mental health and well-being matter. Connection to Care provides compassionate listening, confidential conversations, and guidance to connect callers with resources tailored to their needs or referrals for longer-term therapy.
“Mental health is a growing concern in BC forestry and we know that stigma and lack of access can often prevent workers from seeking help,” said Rob Moonen, CEO of BCFSC. “Connection to Care can help break down those barriers by providing confidential, accessible support when it’s needed most at no cost to anyone in forestry who needs it.”
Proudly Supported By:
This program is proudly supported by the Western Forestry Contractors Association, Interior Logging Association, Truck Loggers Association, United Steelworkers, Wood Pellet Association of Canada and Council of Forest Industries.
For more information about the Connection to Care program, visit connectiontocare.ca or contact BCFSC at info@bcforestsafe.org.
BCFSC Connection to Care Poster
Connection to Care Presentation