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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

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

For full emergency crisis resources click here

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.