Authorities have encouraged residents to practice social distancing by staying home and away from others if you are sick. The advice should be perhaps to practice social engagement and physical distancing. Use some of the free tools that are available to reach out and keep contact with friends and family members (Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, etc.)
If your life is in danger or you know someone’s life is in danger DIAL EMERGENCY NOW (often 911 in your area) DO NOT HESITATE! You can click here for Emergency services in your area.
Please find below a list of other resources that might be useful if needed.
About the Coronavirus COVID-19
Coronavirus Covid-19 Fact Sheet
How to manage anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak
How to Make Working Remotely a Success
Social Distancing: What it means and how you can manage it in day-to-day life
Alberta
Distress Centre Calgary
24 Hour Crisis Line – InformAlberta.ca
BC
VGH Access and Assessment Centre
Canadian Mental Health Association BC
Help coming for renters, B.C. premier says, as critics call for full eviction ban
Canada
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Public Health Agency of Canada
Government of Canada travel advisories
Support for Students and Recent Graduates
Other
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan