Crisis Support
Below are resources aimed at providing support to individuals and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Early Psychosis Prevention
This program is meant to connect individuals between the ages of 13-35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis with trained professionals to provide early intervention and treatment. Individuals may self-refer to this no-cost program. Location: Victoria Mental...
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island is an online information hub developed by volunteers. This website contains information and resources for both Canadians and Ukrainians looking, including counselling, local organizations, and immigration help. Canadians can also find...
LifeWorks mental health support crisis line for those impacted by the events in Ukraine
LifeWork has created a free crisis hotline available to anyone who wants to speak to a professional regarding the events transpiring in Ukraine. The toll-free line is linked below, as well as their website where you can learn more about the qualifications of...
Victoria Men’s Therapy and Trauma Centre
The Men's Therapy Centre is a location that provides free services to men who are overcoming trauma. They offer victim services, counselling, outreach, group therapy, and youth counselling and support. They exist to support to any man (cis, gay, bi-sexual, trans,...
Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT)
IMCRT is a free service offered by Island Health which will send mental health clinicians to provide a rapid, mobile, community-based response to children, youth and families in crisis. IMCRT operates from 1:00 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. To access this...
UVic’s Anti-Violence Project
The Anti-Violence Project is an organization run through UVic. The organization works to provide support for students who have experienced sexualized violence as well as educational resources and training. Students can access support services and find information...
Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization that helps people reach and retain sobriety from alcohol. This program offers free group counselling as well as assigned peer support. Open sessions are available for people who want to listen in or are experiencing distress...
Narcotics Anonymous Support Program
Narcotics Anonymous is an organization that hosts meetings at different locations across BC for individuals who are working toward complete sobriety from all drugs. This program offers free group counselling and peer support, as well as other resources. Vancouver...
NEED2
NEED2 is a suicide prevention education and support organization. Their website has educational information about warning signs and risks factors of suicide as well as links and resources. Website: https://need2.ca/