To discuss a referral or get more information, call intake at 250-519-6720.
Support Resources
Orientation to Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Services - A Guide for Families in Campbell River and Comox Valley
Orientation to Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Services - A Guide for Families in Southern Vancouver Island
MindCheck
www.earlypsychosis.ca
Resources from across B.C. for youth and their families - FamilySmart.ca
Keeping Youth Connected, Healthy and Learning
Recognizing Resilience
Dealing with Psychosis toolkit
Phone Services
24-hour Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888
FamilySmart Society for Kids' Mental Health: 1-(855) 887-8004
Drug, Alcohol and Concurrent Mental Health/Substance Use Services
Island Health Service Information
Discovery Youth and Family Services: 250-519-5313
Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Specialized Youth Detox (SYD): 250-383-3514
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria Youth Withdrawal Management Care Homes: 250-383-3514
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria Youth Supportive Recovery Care Homes: 250-480-3050
Victoria Native Friendship Centre: 250-384-3211
Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS): 250-642-5152
Salt Spring Island Community Services Youth and Family Addictions: 250-537-9971
Additional Programs and Services
VI Crisis Line Community Resource Database
Salt Spring Island Community Services Child and Youth Mental Health: 250-537-9971
Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Family Support Group: 250-384-4225
Free To Be Me!: 250-384-4225
Mary Manning Centre Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling: 250-385-6111
Pacific Centre Family Services Association Sexual Abuse Intervention Program: 250-478-8357
Victoria Native Friendship Centre: 250-384-3211
Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (VYES): 250-383-3514
Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter: 250-386-8282
The Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre: 250-363-2640 or 1-800-353-3329
Learning Disabilities Association - South Vancouver Island: 250-370-9513
Community Living Victoria: 250-474-7231
Community Options for Children and Families Society: 250-380-6363
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. for Life: 250-387-7056
Victoria Youth Clinic - Downtown Clinic: 250-383-3553 James Bay Clinic: 250-388-7841
Ministry of Children and Family Development Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMH)
CYMH Saanich Office
201-4478 W. Saanich Road
250-952-5073
CYMH Victoria
302-2955 Jutland Road
250-356-1123
CYMH West Shore
2nd fl. 345 Wale Road
250-391-2223
CYMH Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health: 250-952-4073
Eating Disorders Program for South Vancouver Island: 250-387-0000
High Risk Services/Project Alive for teens struggling with suicidal thoughts: 250-952-5073
Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services for youth who are in conflict with the law: 250-387-2830
Neighbourhood Houses
Offer parenting, child and youth programs, child care, counseling, assistance with housing, hot lunches, free clothing and bread, and teen drop-in programs.
- Beacon Community Services in Sidney: 250-655-5309
- Blanshard Community Centre: 250-388-7696
- Burnside/Gorge Community Centre: 250-388-5251
- Fairfield Community Centre: 250-382-4604
- Fernwood Community Centre: 250-381-1552
- James Bay Community Centre: 250-389-1470
- Oaklands Community Centre: 250-370-9101
- Vic West Community Centre: 250-388-6120
- Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society: 250-385-2635
- Capital Families Association – West Shore: 250-391-4320
- Saaanich Neighbourhood Place: 250-360-1148
- Sooke Family Resource Society: 250-642-5152
Adult Mental Health Services
Sometimes services need to continue into adulthood, which requires transition planning. Adult mental health services are similar to those provided for children and youth but are operated through regional health authorities. For more information, contact Mental Health and Addiction Services.
