Island Health provides a range of services for individuals dealing with moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns.
Explore each service by clicking the links below.
Service Link
For additional information or help navigating services, call Island Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link at 1-888-885-8824. This line is answered by a call taker every day of the week.
Crisis Lines
If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line, available 24/7 1-888-494-3888. You can also call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Kuu-us Crisis and Care Society – Province-wide Indigenous Toll Free Crisis and Support Line, available 24/7 1-800-KUU-US17 (8717).
Adults/Elders: 250-723-4050
Child/Youth: 250-723-2040
Métis Line: 1-833-638-4722
Chat and text support available 7 days a week, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. 778-601-8009