Resources
Crisis and Support Lines
*Balanced Heart Counselling does not offer immediate crisis support. If you believe your life or someone else’s is in danger please contact one of the listed supports, 911 or local services.
Vancouver Island Crisis Society - 1‑888-494-3888
Trans Lifeline- Peer support for trans folks in crisis or needing support. - 1-877-330-6366
Suicide Help Crisis Line- visit website or text 9-8-8
YouthSpace- visit website or text crisis and emotional support chat.- Text 1-778-783-0177
Anxiety Canada - Website with resources for navigating anxiety.
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC - 1-800-784-2433
BC Mental Health Support Line - 310-6789 (no area code)
KUU-US Crisis Line Support - 24/7 Crisis support for Indigenous Elders, adults, youth, and children - 1-800-588-8717
Kids Help Phone - Phone, text and online services for youth in crisis or needing support- 1-800-668-6868
Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service - Free + confidential information and referral services in BC for any substance use concern - 1-800-663-1441
HealthLinkBC - Free non-emergency information for physical + mental health - Dial 811 or 711 for deaf or hard of hearing. Translation services available.
VictimLinkBC - Information + referrals services for victims of all crime (assault, violence, abuse, etc.) - 1-800-563-0808
Cowichan Valley Regional Victim Services Society - 250-743-5514
Cowichan Women Against Violence Society - 250-748-7000
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - 250-383-3232
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Detachment- Non-emergency line - 250-748-5522
YouthSpace- Online or text crisis and emotional support chat.- Text 1-778-783-0177
QChat - Online and text peer support for LGBTQ2SIA+ Youth in BC.- Text 250-800-9036
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