Mental Health Resources

Sometimes a little extra help from others goes a long way.

For that reason, we have compiled a list of mental health resources for those who are struggling.
We encourage you to reach out to these organizations if you feel it is necessary.

UVic Mental Health Resources:

Self help links: https://www.uvic.ca/mentalhealth/undergraduate/self-help/index.php
Counselling services: https://www.uvic.ca/services/counselling/index.php or 250-721-8341
Counselling for indigenous students: https://www.uvic.ca/services/counselling/appointments/counselling-indigenous/index.php

Off Campus Mental Health Resources:

Here to talk: https://here2talk.ca/home (links to an app or phone call is also available on the website)
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/ or 1-800-784-2433
Provincial health information line (non-emergency medical information): 811
Mental health and substance use: www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Vancouver Island Crisis line: 1-888-494-3888

If you or someone you know is in a crisis or in danger, please call 911 immediately