Mental Health & Wellness Supports & Resources
Virtual Counselling and Access to Services for Youth
FOUNDRY
“Foundry offers free and confidential support for young people ages 12-24. Mental health care, substance use services, physical & sexual healthcare, youth and family peer supports, and social services - both online and in-person in communities across BC.”
ANXIETY CANADA
Evidence-based free app provided by Anxiety Canada for anxiety management and resources - often recommended by family doctors:
“We provide free and affordable resources for those struggling with anxiety and anxiety disorders. Browse our programs, tools, and resources to find out more.”
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
DISCOVERY YOUTH & FAMILY SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
250-9002-6063 (can self refer)
CHILD YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH
250-949-8011
KIDS HELP PHONE
1-800-668-6868 or TEXT 686868
Crisis Lines
VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE
We are a registered non-profit agency whose services include 24-hour Crisis Lines, as well as Crisis Chat and Crisis Text services, through which we provide short-term non-judgemental support, crisis intervention, information, and resources; training in schools with youth, teachers, counsellors, and parents; suicide bereavement support throughout Vancouver Island, as well as regional consultation and workshops regarding suicide bereavement support; and various workshops and customized training addressing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and communication skills and other three-hour workshops for individuals and agencies throughout our communities.”
24-Hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888
BC CRISIS SERVICES
Anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Online Chat Services for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Services for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS CRISIS LINE: 1-800-721-0066
TRANS LIFELINE:
1-877-330-6366 OR www.translifeline.org
BLACK MENTAL HEALTH
Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650
Text or Email: info@blackyouth.ca
Talk Canada Suicide: 1-833-456-4566 or TEXT 45645
Crisis Call Centre: 1-800-273-8255
Wellness Together Canada: TEXT 741741
KUU-US CRISIS LINE
“This is a resource for suicide prevention for Indigenous people on Vancouver Island and in the province of British Columbia. Help is available 24 hours a day. If you are facing a crisis, call any time.”
Adult Crisis Line: 250-723-4050
Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040
Vancouver Island and through the Province of BC: 1-800-588-8717
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/
Primary Care Clinics
Port McNeill Primary Care Centre 250-956-6830
Port McNeill Medical Collaborative: 250-956-3377
Port Hardy Primary Care Centre 250-902-6008
Other Resources or Programs
BELL LET'S TALK
“Dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada, Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness, acceptance and action”
BUDDY CHECK FOR JESSE
“Buddy Check for Jesse Society is a Victoria, BC based grassroots
Canadian charity established in 2018 that helps coaches bring mental
health awareness to their players.”
https://buddycheckforjesse.com/
If you are in a situation that involves immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 911.
