Resources
Emergency and Crisis Resources
Immediate Emergency Assistance:
If the person is willing and able, take them to the nearest emergency room for prompt medical attention.
If you suspect someone is experiencing a life-threatening situation, immediately call 911.
Suicide Helpline:
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or Text 9-8-8
Victim Link:
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across B.C. and Yukon. This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in different languages.
Call or Text Toll Free: 1-800-563-0808
Email: 211-VICTIMLINKBC@UWBC.CA
Elk Valley Safe Homes:
Provides emergency accommodation for women and children 24/7
Call 250-946-6004
Mental Health Resources for Adults
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Elk Valley Community Mental Health:
Free counselling for adults with mental health issues. Self-referral is appropriate.
1-250-425-2064 or 1-800-661-0329
Bounceback:
A free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry bounceback@cmha.bc.ca 1-866-639-0522
Yait ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band)
Provides support and guidance towards health and wellness, employment and training, and cultural heritage
250-887-3461
Paq'mi Nuq'yuk
Aboriginal Early Years Program, encourages strong and healthy families with connection to culture and language
250-946-7522
Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Child & Family Services Society (KKCFSS)
Services for aboriginal families in need of support.
259-489-4563 or 1-800-489-4563
Elk Valley Métis Association
Provided support and information to Métis peoples in the Elk Valley
250-423-4833
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Fernie Women’s Resource Centre:
Stopping the Violence Counselling Program. Free counselling for women who have experienced any type of abuse at any point in their lives. Self-referral is appropriate. 1-250-423-4687
Heartwise Therapeutic Services
250-946-6111
Family Counselling at the Columbia Basin Family Resource Society:
Free counselling for individuals, couples or families as a whole who: are having family system issues, parent-child relational issues, blended family issues, communication problems or conflict resolution issues.
For families that have children under 19 years old. 1-250-430-1004
Snow Valley Counselling:
Dayna Lidster, Master of Counselling, Registered Psychologist (#2431). 250-531-0048
DHC Counseling: Dayna Conway MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor #17664
DHC Counselling works to assist children, youth, parents, and individuals negotiate the challenges and uncertainties they face every day.
https://www.daynahaigconwaycounselling.com
Alpine Pathways Psychological Services:
Dr. Tyla Charbonneau, Registered Psychologist. Ages 16+ individuals.
Fernie Counselling & Consulting:
Cheryl Hulburd MSW RSW RPT CPT, EMDR Certified. Fernie Counselling & Consulting specializes in child & family care and trauma.
In-person or virtual sessions available
Flow Psychology:
Lindsay Day, Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Fernie B.C (#18323) and also a Registered Psychologist in AB (#4470). Provide services for British Columbians and Albertans over telehealth (secure video).
Foundational Elements:
Sherry Bylsma, Certified Counsellor.
West Fernie Counselling
West Fernie Counselling strives to provide you with the support you need to navigate the challenges that life throws your way. Offering counselling services to men, women, and children (12 and up) in a private and comfortable setting with both indoor and outdoor counselling space.
jordan@westferniecounselling.com 250-946-7547
Counselling in Fernie
Virginia Purcell. Counselling in Fernie and virtual coaching worldwide provides a framework to rediscover your authentic self, your balance, your meaning and purpose in your life.
info@CounsellingInFernie.ca
MENtal Awareness Counselling (Men 19+)
gareth@mentalawareness.ca 250-423-1460
Crowsnest Counselling Services
403-753-0051 | 403-583-5596
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Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service:
Information on AA and NA meetings held in the Elk Valley. 1-800-663-1441
East Kootenay Addiction Services Society
Free counselling for adults dealing with their own or someone else's substance misuse or addiction
250-423-4423 or 1-800-644-6144
Drug and Poison Control
Call 1-800-567-8911 if you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance. Available 24/7.
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Fellaship Men’s Group:
The Fellaship provides a safe and inclusive group for men to connect and support one another in Fernie. fellashipmensgroup@gmail.com
Mountainside Community Church
250-423-4112 office@mountainsidechurch.ca
Mental Health Resources for Youth
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Kid’s Help Phone:
Call a counsellor at 1-800-668-6868
Youth in BC Online Crisis Counselling:
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
LGBT Youth Line:
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 the 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 behaviour problems. 250-430-1133
Foundry BC:
Foundry offers free and confidential support for young people ages 12 to 24 – mental health care, substance use services, physical & sexual healthcare, youth and family peer supports, and social services – both online and in-person in communities across BC.
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DHC Counseling:
Dayna Conway MA, RCC. DHC Counselling works to assist children, youth, parents, and individuals negotiate the challenges and uncertainties they face every day. My approach to counselling is client-centred, tailored to the needs of each client.
West Fernie Counselling:
Jordan Vlasschaert, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Children and youth ages 10 and up.
Fernie Counselling & Consulting:
Fernie Counselling & Consulting specializes in child & family care and trauma. In-person or virtual sessions available.
Cheryl Hulburd MSW RSW RPT CPT, EMDR Certified
Kootenay Clinical Counsellors:
Registered Clinical Counsellors who offer in-person and virtual services to youth and families
info@kootenaycounsellingcranbrook.com
Mountain Light Counselling:
Kelly Comishin, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Summit Psychology:
Dr. Sandra Thompson – Registered Psychologist.
Grief Resources
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EVSTF runs a Grief Support Group periodically free for those wishing to attend. Check our Events Page for latest information.
Educational Resources
Buddy Up (men’s suicide prevention campaign)
Kelty Mental Health (support for families navigating the mental health system)
Mind Your Mind (suicide prevention in schools)
Canadian Psychological Association – “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Suicide (PDF)
To Write Love on Her Arms (non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide)
Mind Wide Open Project (A mental health podcast and hosted by a young women who interviews a wide variety of professionals or individuals who have dealt with mental health challenges)
