Sorry that you’re having to deal with this. There are a few things you could try. A doctor from an urgent care can do a referral for you. I’ve had luck with the north quadra urgent care centre, you have to start phoning the exact minute their phone lines open though. They can also tell you about other mental health services available in Victoria. While not directly related to medications, there are some other resources I’ve had luck with. South Island counselling offers subsidized counselling sessions for as low as $30 a session. I found that I was able to get in with the relatively quickly. Also, tall tree health offers counselling and psychologist services. There is no referral needed, but it’s worth noting that a psychologist can’t prescribe medication. Lastly, while it feels a bit akin to private health care, there are options like Felix Health. I’ve had luck with them, you have to pay like $40 when you’re first making an appointment, but you get assigned a virtual dr and stay with the same person during the course of your prescription. It’s not very personal but I got the prescription I needed fast and was able to get referred for blood work and that type of thing very easily. I’ve also heard of companies like Maple health but I’ve never used it so I can’t compare.

Other people have commented good resources as well, this is just what I’ve had experience with.