Crisis/Emergency Supports
If you are in a crisis or emergency, or are worried that you or a loved one is at risk of harm, please speak with someone immediately:
Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are afraid of hurting yourself or someone else, or if no other options are available.
Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide.
310Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code needed) to speak to a crisis line worker 24/7. Crisis line workers listen to you and offer support with no judgement. If you need to find a program or tips for your own mental health, they can help you find them.
Speak to your doctor or other trusted health professional if you are worried about your own mental health and well-being. If you do not have a family doctor, you can find a walk-in clinic using HealthLink BC’s Guided Search Tool or call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night.
If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker. Phone 1-800 -663-9122 at any time of the day or night.
No/Low Cost Counselling Options
No-Cost Counselling Options: Youth
Child and Youth Mental Health
Child and youth mental health assessment and treatment, counselling services, and family support.
(based out of Smithers)
250-847-7727
Northern Society for Domestic Peace
Confidential support, and individual and group counselling services are available for children and youth under 19 years of age who have experienced, or been exposed to, violence or sexual abuse.
Houston Office: (250) 845-3212
Smithers Office: (250) 847-9000
or Toll Free in BC: 1-877-633-9933
Foundry Virtual BC (Virtual)
Foundry Virtual BC offers virtual counselling sessions by video, audio and chat options to young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers!
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT - DOWNLOAD THE FOUNDRY BC APP
If you do not have access to internet please call 1-833-308-6379 or email online@foundrybc.ca
BounceBack (Virtual)
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online (no referral needed) or over the phone with a coach (referral needed), you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Northern Youth Online
Mental Health: Counselling offered to youth 18+.
Substance Use: Counselling and referrals to substance use treatment for all ages
Houston Health Centre
250-845-5964
** Ministry of Children and Family Development (1-800-663-9122):
If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker. Phone 1 800 663-9122 at any time of the day or night.
Eligible claimants under the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
First Nations Health Authority Mental Wellness Programs.
Specific Ministry of Children and Families programs (such as Autism Funding)
No-Cost Counselling Options: Adults
Northern Health: Mental Health and Substance Use (Houston)
Mental Health: Counselling offered to individuals aged 18+.
Substance Use: Counselling and referrals to substance use treatment for all ages.
250-845-5964
Northern Society for Domestic Peace Confidential support and individual counselling services are available for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence in their lives. Counselling services are available by appointment. Crisis intervention is possible and is arranged as soon as there is a counsellor available.
Houston Office: (250) 845-3212
Smithers Office: (250) 847-9000
or Toll Free in BC: 1-877-633-9933
BounceBack (Virtual)
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online (no referral needed) or over the phone with a coach (referral needed), you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Wellness Together Canada
Wellness Together Canada is a service funded by HealthCanada and designed to be used on demand. That means you get to choose what you need, when you need it. Services range from basic wellness information, access to mental health resources, to one-on-one sessions with a counsellor, to community support.
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/
VictimLink BC
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
1-800-563-0808
