Resources

• Comox MFRC Mental Health Team

  Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) 
  family.counsellor@comoxmfrc.ca 
  T: 250-339-8211 ext. 7004

  Social Worker (RSW) / Family Liaison Officer 
  [email protected]                     
  T: 250-339-8211 ext.7229 

• Chaplain Services
  CAF Chaplains provide confidential support through spiritual/religious care, crisis intervention, counselling and referrals as needed. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
  Contact Wing Ops at 1-250-339-8231 and ask for the Duty Chaplain to return your call.
• 21 Canadian Forces Health Services Comox
  Mental health and psycho-social services, including addictions support, individual, family and couples counselling are available to CAF members.
  
  Call the Mental Health Department at 1-250-339-8211 Local 8148
• Family Information Line (FIL)
  Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families (immediate and extended) can access the Family Information Line (FIL).  It is a free, confidential, bilingual service offering information, support, referrals, reassurance and crisis management to the military community. 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  
  1-800-866-4546
• Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP)
  Canadian Armed Forces members and their spouse, partner and dependent children can access free, confidential, bilingual, telephone crisis counselling or referral to short term counselling. 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  
  1-800-268-7708
• Kids Help Phone
  CAFKIDS crisis texting service for kids of CAF families
  Kids Help Phone staff and volunteer crisis responders have been trained to have an enhanced understanding of the military family lifestyle. Now military kids, who need help, can get help by texting CAFKIDS to 686868.
  
  Call a Counsellor: 1-800-668-6868
  
  KidsHelpPhone.ca
• CAFKIDS crisis texting service for kids of CAF families
  Kids Help Phone with enhanced understanding of the military family lifestyle.
  Text CAFKIDS to 686868
• Strongest Families Institute
  Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their immediate family can access free, bilingual, skills-based educational programs for children, youth, adults and their caregivers via telephone and video coaching.
  Strongest Families offer programs which focus on disruptive behaviours, anxiety concerns, and nighttime bedwetting. StrongestFamilies.com
  
  To self-refer, call 1-866-470-7111 or email [email protected] 
• Comox Valley Child & Youth Mental Health
  Virtual intake services for children and youth (under 19 years of age) provide a confidential assessment with a trained mental health professional who will work with the child/youth and their parent/caregiver to access appropriate mental health resources.
  
  If you have questions or want to book an intake appointment from Monday to Friday:
  Call 250-334-5820 and press 1 for the Courtenay office.
• Comox Valley Adult Mental Health and Substance Use
  Virtual intake services provide a single point of assessment and access for individuals seeking Adult Mental Health (19+) and Substance Use. Appointments will be conducted by phone with a mental health professional and may include referrals for mental health counselling, substance use counselling, support from a psychiatrist and more.
  
  Call 250-331-8524 from Monday to Friday with questions or to book an intake appointment.
• Vancouver Island Crisis Line
  Crisis workers provide free, short-term non-judgemental emotional support, crisis intervention, information, and resources. 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  
  1-888-494-3888
  ​www.vicrisis.ca
   
• Foundry Comox Valley
  Free, confidential services and supports for youth ages 12-24 and their families, including mental health and substance use counselling, employment, life skills, transition to adulthood, primary care, sexual health clinic, and cultural and LGBTQ2S+ supports.
  
  250-338-7341
  Comox Valley Location
• Women’s 24-Hour Crisis Line

  The 24-hour Crisis Line and Text Line provide immediate support and information to women who are experiencing abuse now, including the potential to access emergency shelter. Family and friends of women who are being abused are also welcome to call/text these numbers for information and support.

  • Call: 250-338-1227
  • Text: 250-218-4034
  • Visit: Crisis Line
• KUU-US Crisis Line Society

  The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that provides 24 hour crisis services through education, prevention and intervention programs. KUU-US Crisis Line Society works and operates on the unceded territory of Tseshaht and Hupacasath.

  • Adults/Elders: 250-723-4050
  • Child/Youth: 250-723-2040
  • Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717
  • Métis Line: 1-833-MétisBC
• Suicide Crisis Line - B.C. Wide, 24/7
  If you or someone you know is planning to take their own life or may be at risk due to the injuries of self harming behaviour, there are resources available to help keep them or you safe. The following resources are available in B.C. to provide support to you and your loved ones.
  
  1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
  Suicide and Self Harm
• BC Bereavement Helpline
  Help is available! We are here to listen and to help by providing referrals for grief and loss close to you. If you or someone you know is having a tough time coping:

  • Call us at 604-738-9950
  • Call us toll free at 1-877-779-2223
  • Email us at [email protected]
  • Visit our website at BC Bereavement Helpline
• Comox Valley Transition Society
  Comox Valley Transition Society supports women, children and families in the Comox, Cumberland Courtenay areas and beyond (including Denman and Hornby Islands) who are experiencing or fleeing abuse, overcoming trauma, working toward/through recovery, and those who are unsheltered and/or struggling through poverty. We support and empower women to make the best decisions for themselves, their children and their families.

  Do you need help right now?

  • Call the Crisis Line at 250-338-1227
  • Text 250-218-4034