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Resources

We provide care in the context of a wider network of services and supports. Here are a few other sources of help and information:

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Twenty-Four Hour Crisis Lines

Crisis lines provide a supportive listening ear for people in emotional distress and connection to emergency mental health services when needed.

Vancouver Island Crisis Line - Transition Information

  • BC-Wide TTY for the Hearing Impaired
    1.866.872.0113
  • Campbell River
    250.287.7743
  • Comox Valley
    250.334.2455
  • Cowichan Valley
    250.748.1133
  • Mt. Waddington
    1.888.494.3888
    or 250.949.6033
  • Nanaimo
    250.754.4447
  • Oceanside
    250.248.3111
  • Port Alberni & Westcoast
    1.888.494.3888
    or 250.723.4050
  • Southern Gulf Islands
    1.866.386.6323
  • Victoria
    250.386.6323

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Help and Information Lines

Help and information lines provide help, support and information for a variety of mental health and addiction issues.

Information and Referral

BC Alcohol and Drug Referral Service

1.800.663.1441

BC Mental Health and Addiction Info Line

1.800.661.2121
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.  Mon - Fri
Sponsored by:
Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division

BC NurseLine

8.1.1.

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AA 24-Hour Support Lines

  • Alert Bay 
    250.974.5522
  • Campbell River
    250.287.4313
  • Comox Valley
    250.338.8042
  • Cowichan Valley
    1.866.233.5255
  • Nanaimo
    250.753.7513
  • Oceanside
    250.248.7273
  • Port Alberni & Westcoast
    250.723.1177
  • Port Alice
    250.284.3558
  • Port Hardy
    250.949.9032
  • Port McNeill
    250.956.4555 or 250.956.8240
  • Sointula
    250.973.6047
  • Southern Gulf Islands
    250.383.7744
  • Victoria
    250.383.7744

NA 24-Hour Support Lines

  • Campbell River
    1.800.379.6652
  • Comox Valley & Strathcona
    1.800.379.6652
  • Cowichan Valley
    1.866.265.7333
  • Nanaimo
    1.866.265.7333
  • Oceanside
    1.866.265.7333
  • Port Alberni & Westcoast
    1.866.265.7333
  • Southern Gulf Islands
    1.866.265.7333
  • Victoria
    250.383.3553

Problem Gambling Help Line

  • 1.888.795.6111

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Family Physician

Family Physicians

Family physicians provide care for many mental health and addiction issues and refer to specialized services when needed.

Check here to Find a Physician in your community.

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Community Services

Community agencies and contracted VIHA affiliates provide a wide range of services in the community.

Check the HealthLink BC website or dial 8-1-1 for programs in your area. 

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Other Web Resources

Recommended websites provide education and information on a variety of mental health and addiction issues.

Mental Health and Addiction: General

Mental Health: General

Mental Health: Specific Disorders

Addiction: General

 

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