Many community resources are operating during this pandemic, however, their scope of practice may look different. Please see the list below for resources in our community. Below is a list of agencies and phone numbers. If you need further support in getting connected please reach out to Vicky @ 250 268 1314, Child Youth Family Support worker and we can help!
Community Service Provider Updates
Take a Hike 250-268-4575
Vicky CYFSW 250-268-1314
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
1-888-494-3888 or Text 250-800-3806 6 pm to 10 pm
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
Additional resources have been added to aid in accessibility
Brooks Landing Crisis Counselling Services
Drop in service now consists of approaching reception, sharing contact info and having a crisis worker call or text. 10 am – 6 pm
Wellness Centre – NAC – GP face to face service still available
Tuesday 8:30-2:30, Wed 3 pm- 6 pm, Thurs, 9 – 2:30
Students from Barsby can have their care offered here – important for those on medications
Grant Avenue Health Centre – 250-755-3388 – open for Face 2 Face nursing services everyday including weekends (morning after pill, birth control, sti testing)
Child and Youth Mental Health and Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health
Call 250-741-5701 to arrange an intake session by phone. Services are offered through phone
Nanaimo Family Life
Call 250-754-3331 to arrange services by phone
Youth Safe House
Call 250-753-8266 to determine if a bed is free. Currently extremely full with many wanting services. MCFD social workers are attending to meet clients and arrange supports.
Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Service
Call 250-753-8266 for telephone intake. Discovery is softening their admission criteria – they will talk to parents of students younger than 12 and will attempt to engage with any family in crisis where substances are a part. Services will be offered by phone.
Nanaimo and Area Resources for Families (NARSF)
Call 250-754-2773 for services including SAIP, LIFT and Eating Disorders
Additional Nanaimo Service Provider updated list (not direct clinical services)
http://www.uwcnvi.ca/covid-19/service-updates/nanaimo-region