Help is available for people in B.C. experiencing substance use challenges.
Provides referral to a range of services that assist with basic needs (food and shelter), mental health and addictions support, legal and financial assistance and support for seniors and newcomer. The service is free, confidential and multilingual support is available in over 240 languages. You can also talk to a navigator using the 2-1-1.ca/">online live chat feature.
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Provides free, culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous people in B.C. experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Also connects callers to additional resources.
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A free and confidential phone service offering information and referral to education and prevention resources, support groups, and counselling and treatment services.
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Provides free, confidential counselling, referral and support service for children and youth who are dealing with emotional and mental health challenges.
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A crisis line where responders provide support to help you find a way through the challenges you’re facing.
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Speak to a healthcare worker who can prescribe an opioid treatment medication over the phone. They can also connect you to supports in your community. Service is free and confidential with same-day care available. Treatment costs are covered by BC PharmaCare. You don’t need a referral.
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Call 8-1-1 for health information and advice. Speak to a health service navigator to help you find care in your community. Search the online directory for health services and facilities in your area. Phone support is available in more than 130 languages.
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Search listings of over 2,600 mental health and substance use services throughout B.C. Use the map to find supports in your area.
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Use the interactive map to find crisis line services for each health authority region.
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A B.C.-specific website providing quality information on mental health, mental illness and substance use problems. Email them to get information and referrals or use the screening self-test.
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Your regional health authority provides mental health and substance use information and supports in your area.
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Helps eligible B.C. residents who want to stop smoking or stop using other tobacco products. BC PharmaCare covers the cost of one of two treatment options: gum, lozenges and patches (NRTs) or smoking cessation prescription drugs. Talk to a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
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A free program for people in B.C. who want to quit or reduce tobacco and e-cigarette use.
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Free, confidential culturally relevant support support and information about quitting smoking or vaping for Indigenous community members. Cessations services are available via phone, live chat and text.
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Speak to a healthcare worker who can prescribe an opioid treatment medication over the phone. They can also connect you to supports in your community. Service is free and confidential with same-day care available. Treatment costs are covered by BC PharmaCare. You don’t need a referral.
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Provides kits with 3 doses of injectable naloxone. Use the Site Finder tool to locate a participating site near you. Naloxone is a substance that temporarily reverses the effect of opioids (e.g., dilaudid, morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl, etc.), preventing longer-term brain injury and death.
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Automatically connect to emergency responders if you become unresponsive. Download it for free on the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone or tablet.
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Provides information on how to respond to an opioid overdose, including how to administer naloxone and where to find available kits in your community.
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Provide specialized treatment and care for people with complex mental health and substance use disorders. Programs are located in the lower mainland and require a referral from a professional.
Provides free, culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous people in B.C. experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Also connects callers to additional resources.
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Shares confidential outreach services such as counselling, cultural supports, wellness programs and a support line.
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Offers all First Nations people and their families living in B.C. free access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry, as well as mental health and allied health care professionals. This is a referral-based service that delivers culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
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Programs and resources are available to support Métis citizens with mental health and substance use concerns.
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Free, confidential culturally relevant support support and information about quitting smoking or vaping for Indigenous community members. Cessations services are available via phone, live chat and text.
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Provides free, confidential counselling, referral and support service for children and youth who are dealing with emotional and mental health challenges.
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Provides mental health and substance use information and resources to help families navigate the mental health system. The Centre also provides free personalized support from parent peer support workers. Services are available to families throughout B.C. and the Yukon with children and youth up to age 24, by phone, email or a virtual meeting.
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Offers parent peer support for anyone with a child or youth with mental health or substance use challenges. Also host monthly events, resources and workshops to support the mental health of children, youth and families.
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Offers services and resources designed to support youth and young adults in B.C. to better understand their mental health and ways to improve their wellbeing. Young people can access services at Foundry Centres throughout B.C. or connect virtually through the Foundry BC app.
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Provides expertise on clinical care guidance, research, education and training.
A network dedicated to the study of substance use and addiction in support of community-wide efforts to promote health and reduce harm.
The B.C. branch of a national charity that provides services and resources related to mental health, substance use and addictive behaviour across the province.
Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional. Translation services are available in over 130 languages.
