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Substance Use
Substance Use
Substance use info and resources from Foundry BC
Lots of information about substances, their impact, and how to cope or get support.
This site outlines risks and factual information for any substance, including facts about mixing substances.
Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services Offers free community-based counselling services, access to residential care and treatment for youth struggling with substance use. We assist youth and/or their families to reduce the harms associated with substance use and related issues.
Sexual Health
Sexual Health
Website with tons of information as well as ways to access their clinic and support services. Appointments can be booked by calling 250-592-3479. You can also ask anonymous questions by texting 250-812-9374
Information about consent and age of consent Brochure produced by RCMP with facts about the law and consent to sexual activity, as well as steps to take if you are the victim of an assault.
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental Health info and resources from Foundry BC
In-depth information about anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, and more.
Anxiety Canada provides self-help resources for children, youth, and adults.
Evidence-based information and pathways to support for mental health and substance use.
Free support from a mental health clinician. Call the number below to book an appointment.
Phone: 250-952-5073
Address: #201, 4478 West Saanich Road, Saanich, British Columbia
Intake hours: Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Thursday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This brochure was made for youth and/or parents and care providers and highlights some information, supports, and resources to help you on your journey. Available in multiple languages.
Online chat and resource navigation for young people living in the lower island area.
Apps for Well-being
Apps for Well-being
App for managing self-harming urges.
MindShift CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Not an app, but a useful website with information about how to report bullying anonymously, manage safety online, and resources about discrimination, racism, SOGI, consent, and more.
Crisis Lines
Crisis Lines
988 Suicide helpline (text or call)
Suicide crisis help line. Text or call 9-8-8. 988 Website
Kid’s Help Phone, Canada wide service 1-800-668-6868 | 24/7 Chat: kidshelpphone.ca Wednesday – Sunday, 3 – 11 pm
Kuu-us Crisis Line
Crisis support for Indigenous youth 1-800-588-8717
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
Crisis support 1-888-494-3888 | 24/7 Chat: vicrisis.ca | 6 – 10 pm Text: 250-800-3806 | 6 – 10 pm
Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT)
Call 1-888-494-3888 and ask for the IMCRT team | 7 days a week | 1pm - 12am
1-800-SUICIDE, BC-wide suicide crisis phone support line 1-800-784-2433 | 24/7
Youth Clinics and other in-person supports
Youth Clinics and other in-person supports
Peninsula Youth Clinic
The Peninsula Youth Clinic is in Sidney and operates on Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Call 250-656-4143, then press 4, then press 5 to book an appointment. Physicians and counsellors can provide support for physical, mental, and sexual health.
Foundry
Foundry Victoria offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. Access additional resources through Foundry Virtual.
Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (VYES)
The Youth Empowerment Society provides a range of support to youth, including outreach workers, counselling, substance detox, and housing support. (250) 383-3514
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Health, mental health, systems navigation, educational and personal support, as well as various group and drop-in offerings for youth.
2025 resource contact list.pdfPage updated
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