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Help when & where you want it

Helping yourself

We know there can be issues in your life that you're trying to deal with on your own - either because you're not ready to talk or you don't know where to get information you need.

We're not here to judge. We respect your right to privacy and want to point you toward some resources & agencies where you can get help when you're ready.

Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888

24 hour help

This guide is not intended as a medical or mental health intervention. If you are currently experiencing significant challenges, please reach out to one of the listed agencies for support

  • 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433 (24 hour phone support) 
  • BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (24 hour phone support) 
  • Here2Talk: 1-877-857-3397 (24 hour phone and chat counselling support for B.C. post-secondary students) 
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 (national 24-hour phone and text support) 
  • NUU-US crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 (24 hour phone support for Indigenous people in BC) 
  • BC211:  Online, confidential support services available in 150 languages. They deliver information and referral services for community and government programs, including 211