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Mental Health and Substance Use 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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24-Hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line

The Vancouver Island Crisis Line provides a supportive listening ear for people in emotional distress and connection to emergency mental health services when needed. The number is the same for all areas of Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Island Crisis Line

1.888.494.3888

 

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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
    250.902.6052
  • 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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