CRISIS SUPPORT

All of the following resources have been tested and reviewed by VYMHC members as to ensure they are accessible, confidential, and free or low-cost. Only the best resources made the cut.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list of mental health resources. This is simply a collection of resources that VYMHC members have tested and approved. For a more comprehensive list, visit bc211. If this list contains any errors, please contact us. Last updated 16/5/2021.

Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic

Address: 2A-2379 Bevan Ave.

Call: 250-656-4143

As the only youth clinic on the Saanich Peninsula, this service provides confidential support for all young people aged 12-24. This includes physical healthcare, mental health and substance use treatment options, and sexual healthcare. The clinic has family physicians, counsellors, a psychiatrist, a youth worker, and First Nations elder, who makes sure that the space is safe and welcoming to all young folks.

Crisis Text Line

Text: 741-741

This free, 24/7 service allows users struggling with anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, or suicidal thoughts to text with trained counsellors. The service is also providing support to those struggling to cope with COVID-19 and its effects on society.

Wellness Together Canada

Text: 686-868

This service provides 24/7 access to free counselling with mental health and substance use professionals who can help users develop action plans, track their progress, and access other services.

Kids Help Phone

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686-868

This hotline provides 24/7 counselling, information, and referrals to all Canadian youth under 20 years old. Crisis responders are trained, knowledgeable volunteers who are capable of supporting youth through extremely difficult situations. Those wishing to access the service can text, call, Facebook message, or live chat and do not need an internet connection or data plan.

Youthspace.ca

Text: 778-783-0177

This hotline provides emotional and crisis support via text or email for Canadian youth under 30 years old. Counsellors can help connect callers with other community resources.

KUU-US Crisis Line

Call (toll free): 1-800-588-8717

Call (youth): 250-723-2040

This hotline provides 24/7 crisis support for Indigenous people in British Columbia. This service is toll free.

Native Youth Crisis Hotline

Call: 1-887-209-1266

This service provides professional counselling for Indigenous youth and is available 24/7 across Canada. This service is toll free.

Trans Lifeline

Call: 877-360-6366

This peer support hotline provides trans and questioning youth with confidential advice from trans youth mentors. This service is toll free.

Narcotics Anonymous

Call: 1-818-773-9999

Provides free and confidential services for people of any age who are struggling with substance use of any severity. This organization offers a helpline, connections to resources, and group meetings.