New Vancouver Island Crisis Line number

The Crisis Line is now one number for all of Vancouver Island (1-888-494-3888). Currently, anyone calling an older number will be forwarded to the new line. Anyone can call the crisis line 24/7 for short-term emotional support, to connect with a mental health professional, for problem solving concerns, for suicide prevention and risk assessment, for crisis intervention or for community resource information. The certified crisis line worker answering the call will be a non-judgmental listener who respects confidentiality, diversity, cultural sensitivity and who will encourage personal empowerment. More info: www.vicrisis.ca