Counselling Resources
Crisis and Support Lines
*Burn Bright Counselling does not offer immediate crisis support. If you believe someone’s life is in danger please contact one of the listed supports, 911 or local services.
Vancouver Island Crisis Society - 1‑888-494-3888
Trans Lifeline- Peer support for trans folks in crisis or needing support. - 1-877-330-6366
Anxiety Canada - Website with resources for navigating anxiety.
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC - 1-800-784-2433
BC Mental Health Support Line - 310-6789 (no area code)
KUU-US Crisis Line Support - 24/7 Crisis support for Indigenous Elders, adults, youth, and children - 1-800-588-8717
Kids Help Phone - Phone, text and online services for youth in crisis or needing support- 1-800-668-6868
Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service - Free + confidential information and referral services in BC for any substance use concern - 1-800-663-1441
HealthLinkBC - Free non-emergency information for physical + mental health - Dial 811 or 711 for deaf or hard of hearing. Translation services available.
VictimLinkBC - Information + referrals services for victims of all crime (assault, violence, abuse, etc.) - 1-800-563-0808
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - 250-383-3232
Victim Services Unit - Greater Victoria Police Department - 250-995-7351
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society - 250-361-9433
YouthSpace- Online or text crisis and emotional support chat.- Text 1-778-783-0177
QChat - Online and text peer support for LGBTQ2SIA+ Youth in BC.- Text 250-800-9036