WEST COAST LITERACY
Literacy programss and support for all communities through the Coastal Family Resource Coalition
Coastal Family Resources Society (CFRC) Community Developer
Literacy Coordinator
WESTCOAST COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY
Drop-in hours or appointment in Ucluelet or Tofino, surrounding communities by appointment. All services are free & confidential Community Youth/Family Support, Outreach Workers, Women's & Children's Counsellors
Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet BC
WESTCOAST TRANSITION HOUSE
Provides safe shelter & crisis support for women & children from Bamfield to Hot Springs. Crisis line On call 24 hours
250-726-2020
WOMENS PROGRAM -WCRS
Counselling for women who have experienced violence Outreach services for women and their children; support and advocacy Appointments in Tofino or Ucluelet Free & confidential
PACIFIC RIM HOSPICE SOCIETY
One-on-one and group support for individuals and their loved ones facing end of life, grief, debilitating illness or injury, including caregiver support. Hospice libraries at the Tofino Hospice office and Westcoast Community Resources Society. Workshops and training. Information on advance care planning.
Fax: 250-725-1240
Tofino Office: 240 Neill Street, lower suite. Open Monday to Friday, 9:40 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Please call before coming by.
VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE
The Vancouver Island Crisis Line is committed to bringing mental health wellness to all communities of Vancouver Island by providing accessible, 24 hour, 7 days a week, emotional telephone support during times of crisis, including connection to the Mental Health Crisis Professionals when required, and information about community resources. We value the principles of confidentiality, non-judgmental acceptance, and respect for diversity, personal empowerment and cooperation.
Online Emotional Support - Anouther service newly added to increase access to support services, there is now a link called, 'Chat Now' on our webpage, www.vicrisis.ca, that will allow someone to begin connecting. Available every night, 7 days a week, from 6pm to 10pm. Chat creates a safe online venue where people can reach out for help. This will be an outlet for populations traditionally hard to engage in face-to-face mental health care such as teens, those who are homebound, people with social anxieties and phobias, and people with hearing or speech impairments.
Additional Contact Information:
1-800-Suicide (784-2433) 310-6789 Mental Health Information Line
Crisis Chat – online emotional support, www.vicrisis.ca, 7 days a week, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Heather Owen, Promotions & Community Relations Coordinator
ABORIGINAL SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Assists families with a special needs child: medical, cognitive, physical, behavioural, language or requiring extra supports to attend daycare. Ages 0-13, consultation and service no charge
Laurie Hanna
AIDS & SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
24 hour line provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Provides recorded information regarding modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention.
TLA-O-QUI-AHT FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION
Fax 250-725-4233
Hazel Curley, Membership 725-3262
TBA, Tribal Admin.
Christine Curley, Community Health Nurse 725-1232/3233
Naomi Seitcher, Family Support Worker 725-3335
Health Clerk/Home & Community Care Supervisor, Carol Tom, Esowista & Opitsaht 725-3233
Carol Martin, Tluu-chaa Children's Centre 725-2351
Barb Audet, Housing 725-3350
Tammy Dorward, TFN Education Coordinator
Shannon Crowshoe, TFN Education WES 725-3254
TBA, Home-School Coordinator, USS..726-7796
WHEELS FOR WELLNESS SOCIETY
For those in need of transportation to outside medical care.
1894 Bolt Avenue
Comox, BC
V9M2J4
Crisis Information
Variety BC
Variety – the Children’s Charity, has helped children with special needs across British Columbia since 1966 to thrive. We accomplish this by providing direct help to children and their families. Variety provides funding for specialized therapies (e.g. speech & language, occupational, physical, counseling), mobility equipment, medical equipment and educational bursaries. As of 2021, we also provide funding for private autism assessments. Please visit our website or contact us directly to learn more.
4300 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6
Foundry Virtual BC
Foundry Virtual BC offers free mental health and wellness support for youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers anywhere across BC. Services available include counselling & peer support, groups, substance use services, primary care, employment services and Indigenous wellness services. To access virtual services please download the Foundry BC app and register for an account or visit www.foundrybc.ca/virtual. You can also emailonline@foundrybc.ca with any questions.