RESOURCES

SUPPORT LINES AND CENTRES
If this is an Emergency call:   911


Vancouver Island Crisis Society   1‑888-494-3888

Vancouver Island Crisis Cell Phone Text (6:00pm-10:00pm, 7 days a week) 
 1-250-800-3806

The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (24 hours / 7 days a week) - 1-800-784-2433

Canada Suicide Prevention Service (24 hours / 7 days a week)  1-833-456-4566

KUU-US Crisis Line Support - 1-800-588-8717
24/7 Crisis support for Indigenous Elders, Adults, Youth, & Children.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society (24 hours / 7 days a week) 
​ 1-800-721-0066

BC Mental Health Support Line - 310-6789 (no area code)
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BC 211 - Dial: 211  - Resources and confidential support in BC
 
HealthLinkBC - Free non-emergency information for physical + mental health - Dial 811 or 711 for deaf or hard of hearing. Translation services available.

VictimLinkBC - 1-800-563-0808 
Information + referrals services for victims of all crime (assault, violence, abuse, etc.)
 
Seniors First BC (formerly known as the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support)
1-866-437-1940   
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail/

Kid's Help Phone  1-800-668-6868  available 24/7.

Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/ - 1‑888-494-3888
Website with tools + resources for navigating anxiety.

Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441
Free + confidential information and referral services in BC for any substance use concern 


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