For anyone physically located in a Northern community they can call 1-844-645-7811 from 10 AM till 10 PM daily to talk with a healthcare professional about treatment options for substance use, if they do not have a family doctor or if their local health centre is closed.
For medical emergencies, please call 9-1-1. If you or someone you care about is experiencing suicide-related thoughts and behaviours, you need to know that you’re not alone and you can call 9-8-8 available 24 hours a day to talk or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
- 310 Mental Health Support Phone: (no area code required) 310-6789
- BC Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service | Phone: 1-800-663-1441
- BC Mental Health & Addiction Info Line Phone: 1-800-661-2121
- First Nations Health Authority – Wellness Provider Referral Line | Phone 1-855-550-5454
- KUU-US Crisis Line Phone: 1-800-588-8717
- NA 24-Hour Support Line Phone: 1-866-265-7333
- National Overdose Response Service (NORS) Phone: 1-888-688-6677
- National Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
- BC Crisis Centre: 1-800- SUICIDE (784- 2433)
- Northern BC Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
- Healthlink BC – Nurse’s Line: 811
- BC 211 Programs and Resources: 211
- KUU-US Crisis Line Society: Adult Line | 250-723-4050 Youth Line | 250-723-2040
Online Resources:
- TowardTheHeart.com
- BCCDC Online Naloxone Training: www.bccdc.ca
- FNHA Virtual Doctor of the Day: WWW.FNHA.CA
Phone Apps:
LIFE GUARD
The app is activated by the user before they take their dose. After 50 seconds the app will sound an alarm. If the user doesn’t indicate that they are fine, the alarm grows louder. After 75 seconds, the app will alert emergency responders.
THE BRAVE APP
The user can utilize the app to connect with remote peer support through a voice call. If the user is deemed unresponsive during the call, your supporter will employ your custom response plan to call for help.