Your IMpact
Last year, our Crisis Line team answered 12,000 calls. Our Good Morning Program made 10,540 safety calls. We were able to help our community because of supporters like you!
Good Morning Program: The Good Morning Program enables vulnerable individuals to remain living independently by providing a daily phone call to program participants to ensure they are safe and feel more secure while living alone. They are given community resources and referrals according to their individual needs. Many participants find these calls help them feel connected and report it gives them peace of mind knowing someone would help if needed. Phone calls are made seven days a week, 365 days a year, by trained volunteers. We welcome referrals from family, friends, and care providers. For those needing support, they can also self-refer.
Teen Group (Formerly known as Friday Night Live): A free group for teens ages 15-18 living with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The group meets once a month for a day of recreational, educational, and social activities. The group's purpose is to introduce the teens to a peer support model while teaching healthy coping and life skills.
Tween Group (Formerly known as Super Saturday): A free group for youth aged 11-14 with a parent or caregiver living with a diagnosed mental illness. The group meets once a month for a day of recreational, educational, and social activities. The group's purpose is to offer parents/caregivers a day of respite and help support the youth in reaching their full potential through activities they may otherwise not get to do.
The Crisis Line: Our professionally trained Crisis Line Responders are there to answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A crisis can include difficulty dealing with stress, overwhelming feelings, symptoms of depression, anxiety or psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or any concerns regarding mental health or that of loved ones. Provide up-to-date information and referrals, including connection with Mental Health Emergency Services or 911 for life-saving interventions. Callers receive an empathetic ear from someone who has the time to hear their story and has the tools and resources to find the help they need.
Interior Crisis Line: 1-888-353-2273
BC Crisis Line: (no area code needed) 310-6789
Interior Crisis Chat: http://www.interiorcrisisline.com/crisischat
Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433
Canadian Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-2566
Youth Connection Workshops: Educational workshops help equip youth with knowledge, resources, and early peer intervention techniques for improving mental health. These workshops address stigma, coping, resource access, healthy relationships, and developing resiliency. Some discussion topics include; anxiety, introduction to mindfulness, and mental health resources.
