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A safe place for support, advocacy, community & healing

About SOS

SOS was founded nearly twenty-five years ago as a peer-led, community-based alternative to the mental health "system." Since then, we have contributed to the lives of our members, and to the wider community. Click below for more about SOS's work and vision.

About SOS

Latest News

While we continue our Winter reorganization, SOS will be open reduced hours. Until the end of March, we will be open from 11:00 to 3:00, Monday to Friday. Beginning April 4th, we will return to our regular hours -- noon to 5:00, Monday to Friday.

What we do

SOS is a place for support, advocacy, and information for people in emotional distress or crisis. At SOS, you can find

* community & connection

* peer counselling & support

* rights protection & advocacy

* recreation & social activities

* information on holistic alternatives

* rights protection & advocacy

Activities

SOS offers a range of activities throughout the week, including opportunities for recreation, education, shared meals, and socializing. Click below to see this month's calendar of daily activities.

SOS Activity Calendar

SOS Publications

Click below for earlier copies of the SOS Newsletter, our essential legal guide for patients and supporters, annual reports, and other SOS documents.

Publications

Second Opinion Society is a Yukon-registered non-profit society. We depend on funding from the community. Contact us, or make a donation now with Paypal!

SOS Policies & Guidelines

Click below for copies of our policies & guidelines.

Policies & Guidelines

Local Resources

Click below for a comprehensive listing of Whitehorse and Yukon-wide social support organizations.

Resources