We provide care in the context of a wider network of services and supports. Here are a few other sources of help and information:
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
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BC-Wide TTY for the Hearing Impaired
1.866.872.0113
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Campbell River
250.287.7743
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Comox Valley
250.334.2455
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Cowichan Valley
250.748.1133
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Mt. Waddington
1.888.494.3888
or 250.949.6033
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Nanaimo
250.754.4447
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Oceanside
250.248.3111
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Port Alberni & Westcoast
1.888.494.3888
or 250.723.4050
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Southern Gulf Islands
1.866.386.6323
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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.
Support
AA 24-Hour Support Lines
NA 24-Hour Support Lines
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Campbell River
1.800.379.6652
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Comox Valley & Strathcona
1.800.379.6652
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Cowichan Valley
1.866.265.7333
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Nanaimo
1.866.265.7333
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Oceanside
1.866.265.7333
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Port Alberni & Westcoast
1.866.265.7333
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Southern Gulf Islands
1.866.265.7333
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Victoria
250.383.3553
Problem Gambling Help Line
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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 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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