Mental Health Supports for Youth
Kid’s Help Phone
- Call a counsellor at 1-800-668-6868
Youth in BC Online Crisis Counselling
- www.youthinbc.com
- Free service where youth can chat with a live, one-on-one crisis volunteer
Youth Space
- An emotional support and crisis line for anyone under the age of 30
- Online chat or text: 778-783-0177
- https://www.youthspace.ca/
LGBT Youth Line
- https://www.youthline.ca/get-support/links-resources/
- LGBT Youth Line is in Ontario but has many links and resources for LGBT youth in Canada.
Child and Youth Mental Health (Ministry of Child and Family Development)
- Free counselling for children and youth with mental health issues and support for their families. Self or parental referral is appropriate.
- 250-423-5311
School Counsellors
- Ask your child’s classroom teacher about making a referral
East Kootenay Addictions Services Society – Elk Valley Child & Youth Clinician
- Free counselling for children and youth displaying behavioural issues including anger management, bullying, and impulse control
- Self or parental referral is appropriate
- 1-250-423-4423 or 1-800-644-6144
Children Who Witness Abuse (Kids Count Too)
- Free individual and group counselling for children and youth who have witnessed or experienced negative conflict in their families
- Self or parental referral is appropriate
- 250-423-6800
Elk Valley PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counseling & Empowering Children & Youth Experiencing Violence)
- Free program available to children and youth aged 3-18 years residing in the Elk Valley who have experienced or who are experiencing violence in the home and/or a difficult parental separation. This program is funded by Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
- 250-433-6353
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
- Free counselling for children and youth who have been sexually abused or who have sexual behavior problems
- 250-430-1133