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
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
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/
Port McNeill Primary Care Centre 250-956-6830
Port McNeill Medical Collaborative: 250-956-3377
Port Hardy Primary Care Centre 250-902-6008
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/