Community and crisis resources
In addition to supports at NIC, there are other organizations in-community that can offer help if you鈥檙e struggling.
Day and night counselling support for post-secondary students
Crisis text and call services, run by the Vancouver Island Crisis Society
Includes the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line (1-800-SUICIDE) and other
crisis resources
A 24-7 texting service for youth
Crisis support for Indigenous students
A 24-hour, toll free crisis line for Indigenous people (1-800-588-8717) and other
services offered by the KUU-US Crisis Line Society.
Online and phone counselling for Indigenous people across Canada, available 24-7.
Personal supports
Programs, services and initiatives for First Nations communities and citizens across
BC
Resources for recognizing and managing anxiety and related disorders
A free mobile app from Anxiety Canada with strategies to deal with anxiety
A free mobile app from Island Health to help users manage their mental health
A volunteer-run resource for queer folks
Online chat and e-counselling for people under 30