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....
Support
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...
Support
Mental Health & Substance Use – Online Resources
Through our network of program supporters and partners, we have...
Support
Drug Checking Services Vancouver Island
Drug checking Fentanyl screening is available at all overdose prevention...
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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...
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.
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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