Mental Health & Wellness Supports & Resources


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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.” 

https://foundrybc.ca/  

https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/

  

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 HEALT

250-949-8011


KIDS HELP PHONE

www.kidshelpphone.ca

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 preventioncrisis 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

https://www.vicrisis.ca/ 

 

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”

https://letstalk.bell.ca/



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.