Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction Support

Start here for support with mental health, addictions or substance use. Learn about walk-in/phone-in access closest to you. This is your first step.

Emergency help

If you think it’s an emergency (overdose, chest pain, stroke, severe injury), call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest nearest emergency department

Care Options

I need help now

Reach out for support 24 hours/day.  Call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line. 

Talk to someone 24/7

Call BC Mental Health & Crisis Response for emotional support, information and resources.

Find help for opioid use — today

Talk to someone about your options. Medication may be available if it’s right for you. Call the Opioid Treatment Access Line (9-4 daily).

Get a naloxone kit

Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose. Free kits available.

Find mental health support (Ages 12–24)

Free, confidential mental health and wellness support for ages 12–24 and their families — in a Foundry centre or through the Foundry Virtual app.

Find mental health support in BC

Search free mental health supports and treatments available across BC. 

Sign up for toxic drug alerts: Text JOIN to 253787

Get free, real-time text alerts about toxic drugs, and share what you’re seeing in your community.

Not sure what you need?

Call 8-1-1 to talk to a patient navigator about the support you might need.