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Helpful Links:
CRISIS: If you are experiencing a crisis, please phone 911 or contact the crisis line in Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 Crisis Chat: www.vicrisis.ca Crisis Text: 250-800-3806
SUICIDE: if someone is trying to commit suicide call 911 or if someone is thinking about committing suicide call 1-800-SUICIDE at 1-800-784-2433
VIOLENCE: If you are in immediate danger call 911. If you have been a victim of violence call or text victimlinkbc at 1-800-563-0808 or email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca. For information about all violence services, their website is: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc
OTHER SERVICES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
ADDICTION: Narcotics Anonymous 24 hour help lines Comox - 1-800-379-6652, Naniamo – 1-866-265-7333, Victoria - 1-250-383-3553 or Alchoholics Anonymous Comox – 1-250-338-8042, Naniamo - 1-250-753-7513, Victoria – 1-250-383-7744
ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA - First Link Program - www.alzheimer.ca 1-250-382-2052 – provides support for people with dementia and alzheimer’s and their families
ANXIETY BC: anxiety help - www.anxietybc.com -1-604-620-0744
BOUNCE BACK: Helps adults who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety. Provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Bouncebackbc.ca 1-866-639-0522
COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ADDICTION: BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services - www.bcmhsus.ca/our-services - 1-800-661-2121. they provide highly specialized treatment for people across British Columbia with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues, people in custody, and people who have been referred by the courts for assessment and treatment.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Support: If you or someone you know would like emotional support to deal with a feeling, issue or concern call 310-Mental Health at 310-6789. This government service has information on mental health resources or services too
GRIEF: BC Bereavement Helpline - www.bcbereavementhelpline.com 1-877-779-2223
HEADS UP GUYS: Provides information, tips, and advice to support men in their fight against depression. Headsupguys.org
HERETOHELP: Provides information related to mental health and substance use. The website includes personal stories, self-help resources, and information about getting help now. heretohelp.bc.ca 1-604-669-7600
KELTY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE: Provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across B.C.. keltymentalhealth.ca 1-800-665-1822
KID'S HELP PHONE: 1-800-668-6868. If you are under 20 years of age to speak to a professional counsellor about problems or mood issues.
MINDCHECK.CA – mood and anxiety: Helps young people identify and understand the mental distress they may be experiencing and to link them to the skills and strategies they need to manage these problems. PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETY: www.postpartum.org 1-855-255-7999Provides information and support to mothers and families experiencing postpartum/perinatal distress, depression, and anxiety.
KID'S HELP PHONE: 1-800-668-6868. If you are under 20 years of age to speak to a professional counsellor about problems or mood issues.
MINDCHECK.CA – mood and anxiety: Helps young people identify and understand the mental distress they may be experiencing and to link them to the skills and strategies they need to manage these problems. PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETY: www.postpartum.org 1-855-255-7999Provides information and support to mothers and families experiencing postpartum/perinatal distress, depression, and anxiety.
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