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Crisis Lines
Northern BC Crisis Line: 1.888.562.1214
https://crisis-centre.ca/
Kuu-us Crisis Line: 1.250.723.2323
The KUU-US Crisis Line 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: 1.250.723.4050
Youth Crisis Line: 1.250.723.2040
24 Hour Helpline for Men & Women: 250.627.8588
Vancouver Island and through the Province of BC: 1.800.588.8717
Kuu-us Crisis Line: 1.250.723.2323
The KUU-US Crisis Line 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: 1.250.723.4050
Youth Crisis Line: 1.250.723.2040
Vancouver Island and through the Province of BC: 1.800.588.8717
BC Bereavement Helpline
https://bcbh.ca/
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/suicidal-thoughts-or-threats
https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/
Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line: 1.800.721.0066
www.irsss.ca
Youth Against Violence Line: 1.800.680.4264
http://www.youthagainstviolenceline.com/
Services and Societies
Victim Services in BC – 1.800.563.0808 (call or text)
211-VICTIMLINKBC@UWBC.CA
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/women-leaving-violence
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across B.C.
Information, Advocacy, & Support for BC Seniors
https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/
Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL) at 604.437.1940 or toll free at 1.866.437.1940, 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., to get a referral to their legal advocate and other programs.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services:
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
Northern Vancouver Island Mental Health and Substance Use
https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services/access-referrals-mental-health-substance-use-services/referrals-mount-waddington-mental-health-substance-use
Port Hardy – 250.902.6051
Port McNeil – 250.956.4461
Prince Rupert Adult Mental Health and Addictions – 250.622.6310
https://www.princerupert.ca/index-pages/directory-listings/mental-health-addictions-services-program
Mom’s Stop the Harm/Holding Hope
https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/
Stopping the Violence Counselling Program
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/bc-criminal-justice-system/if-victim/victim-of-crime/staying-safe/stv-directory.pdf
BC Schizophrenia Society:
https://www.bcss.org/
General Information on Early Psychosis Intervention
Friendship House Association – 250.627.1717
https://friendshiphouse.ca/
The Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert is an inclusive organization that exists to provide programs and services to the community at large, with an emphasis on the needs of the First Nations People in the areas of education, culture, health and recreation.
Other Offerings:
Aama Goot Aboriginal Women’s Wellness – 250.627.1717 ext. 28
Mental Health Outreach Worker – 250.627.1717 ext. 30
North Coast Transition Society – 250.627.8959
24 Hour Confidential Help Line: 250.627.8588
https://www.ncts.ca/
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, Stopping the Violence Counseling Program, Supportive Recovery Program
Sacred Wolf Friendship Center – 250.902.0552
https://www.sacredwolf.ca/
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre, a non-profit organization emphasizing the philosophies and values of varied aboriginal cultures and traditions provides programs in health, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for all genders of aboriginal people of all age groups.
Anscombe Outpatient Services:
https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services/anscomb-outpatient-services
The goal of the Anscomb Program is to support children, youth and their families by evaluating and planning treatment for significant emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric symptoms in order to increase the mental health and functioning of children and youth at home, at school and within their home community.
Hoarding Services (HEAT):
https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/hoarding-services/hoarding-services-heat
Gambling:
https://www.playnow.com/gamesense/kids-and-gambling.html
https://www.playnow.com/gamesense/support-and-resources.html
https://headsupguys.org/