Welcome to the Vancouver Island Resource Guide. Below you will find resources available to you and your company. 

Vancouver Island

Resource Packages

Let’s work together to make a healthier, safer industry. Below you will find resources to help you address substance use, mental health, pain management and more — at no cost to you. 

Resources

Resource Guides for Vancouver Island

Here you find regionally-specific guides and resources for communities across Vancouver Island. These resources are available to order/download at no cost. Email colby@vicabc.ca for more information.

Support

Your Local Support

Through the resources and supports listed below, you’ll find publically accessible support and services through the local health authority and community organizations.

Support

Vancouver Island Safe Supply

Harm reduction services include the provision of safe, sterile supplies,...

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Mental Health Supports on Vancouver Island

Many in-person and telephone supports are available on the Island....

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Overdose Prevention Sites Vancouver Island

Overdose Prevention Sites or Supervised Consumption Sites operate under exemptions...

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Mental Health Phone Lines on Vancouver Island

Island Health offers a range of services for people seeking...

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Hammer Time

The life of a construction worker isn’t for everyone, and...

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Mental Health & Substance Use – Online Resources

Through our network of program supporters and partners, we have...

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Drug Checking Services Vancouver Island

Drug checking Fentanyl screening is available at all overdose prevention...

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Chronic Pain

Being injured, in pain, and off work can be extremely...

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Indigenous Specific Resources

Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling...

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Vancouver Island Support Phone Lines & Phone Apps

If you or someone you know is in urgent need...

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Vancouver Island Support Groups

Support groups provide a sense of community and understanding, fostering...

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Training

The Toolbox Talk

The Toolbox Talk is an introductory conversation about substance use, mental health, the current toxic drug supply, and what harm reduction/recovery services are available in each region of the Province.

30-45 minutes long. It can be delivered with a slideshow, or solely discussion-based, either in person at your site or via Zoom.

There is no cost to participate in the Toolbox Talk, and we’d be happy to travel to your site or office.

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Thursday 7-8pm via zoom

Hammer Time

Hammer Time is a fully anonymous, social support group (there’s no religious component, it’s not a 12 step program, and you don’t have to be sober to participate) being delivered in a partnership between the Tailgate Toolkit and the Umbrella Society.

Hammer Time happens on Zoom every Thursday from 7-8 PM and is facilitated by 2 Umbrella Society staff who have lived experience of working in the construction industry and substance use.

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