Vancouver Island Crisis Line

Phone: 1-888-494-3888

Website: www.vicrisis.ca

Available 24/7 for crisis support, emotional support, and suicide intervention.

Mental Health Support Line (BC)

Phone: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

For immediate support and connection to mental health services.

Kid’s Help Phone

Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Website: www.kidshelpphone.ca

Confidential support for youth, available 24/7.

911

Call in case of a medical or psychiatric emergency.

Island Health Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Phone: 1-877-370-8699 (Access Line)

Website: www.islandhealth.ca

Provides community-based mental health and substance use services for adults and youth.

Family Services of Greater Victoria

Phone: 250-386-4331

Website: www.fsgv.org

Offers individual, couple, and family counselling, as well as trauma-informed support.

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Website: www.bcmhsus.ca

A provincial organization offering specialized services for complex mental health conditions.

Pacific Centre Family Services Association (Greater Victoria)

Phone: 250-478-8357

Website: www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org

Provides counselling for youth, adults, and families with a sliding scale fee structure.

Foundry BC (Victoria)

Phone: 250-383-3552

Website: www.foundrybc.ca/victoria

Offers health and wellness services for youth aged 12–24, including counselling, peer support, and substance use resources.

Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

Contact through your local Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) office.

Free community mental health services for children and youth up to age 18.

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

Phone: 1-855-550-5454

Website: www.fnha.ca

Supports the mental wellness of Indigenous individuals and families through culturally appropriate services.

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society

Phone: 1-888-403-3123

Website: www.tsowtunlelum.org

Offers healing programs for trauma, addictions, and grief, rooted in Indigenous culture.

Wellness Together Canada

Website: www.wellnesstogether.ca

Provides free mental health and substance use support for Canadians, including online counselling.

BounceBack BC

Website: www.bouncebackbc.ca

A free skill-building program designed to help manage mood and stress with phone or online coaching.

MindBeacon (Virtual Therapy)

Website: www.mindbeacon.com

Offers therapist-guided programs for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mid-Island Branch

Phone: 250-244-4042

Website: www.mid-island.cmha.bc.ca

Offers peer support, workshops, and community programs across Vancouver Island.

Mood Disorders Association of BC

Phone: 604-873-0103 (provincial office)

Website: www.mdabc.net

Provides support groups for individuals living with mood disorders.

Anxiety Canada

Website: www.anxietycanada.com

Offers self-help resources and support for managing anxiety.

Contact Your Family Doctor: A family physician can provide referrals to specialized services and support.

Explore Community Centers: Many local community centers offer workshops and low-cost counselling programs.

Reach Out to Nonprofits: Organizations like the United Way or local faith-based groups may offer additional support.

Help is always available—don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.