If you are in crisis and not able to visit or get in touch with one of the locations listed below, please contact the Interior Crisis Line Network (24 hours) at 1-888-353-2273 for immediate assistance. Trained Crisis Line Responders provide emotional support, crisis de-escalation and intervention 24/7 via phone, chat and text. You can also call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to.

Call 310-MHSU (6478) to connect with your local Mental Health & Substance Use centre

Crisis Response Teams help you with crisis intervention, including assessment and linkages to appropriate community and hospital resources when you are experiencing an acute mental health or substance use crisis.

Our specialized teams respond to the hospital (acute care and emergency departments) and community locations to provide you with urgent assessment, intervention and referral. Our services may involve collaborative approaches across a number of community services and may be based in the hospital or community. 

Resources

Crisis Response Resource List

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a referral required?

No

Does your service support those who live on reserve?

Yes

Can this service be offered virtually?

No

Stories@IH

Read our latest stories

3 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

This holiday season, let's keep the roads safe for everyone. Give yourself and others the gift of peace of mind and don’t drive high. Here's why.

5 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

Patients like Tim, who spent 8 months at Kelowna Hospital, can now safely continue their care at home with daily visits, remote monitoring and virtual care.

6 Minute Read
Community & Culture

Naomi Jensen, Executive Director, Quality & Patient Safety, leads with purpose to drive safer, more inclusive care and inspire teams to create lasting change.

3 Minute Read
Community & Culture

In December, transplant recipients give back to the health-care staff who see the tragic side of organ donation so they can meet people whose lives were saved.

5 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

Substance Use Connections bridges hospitals and community health services like detox, offering compassionate support for patients who use substances.

3 Minute Read
Community & Culture

At WorkBC career fairs, that partnership comes to life. The IH booth is busy from set up to take down, filled with people eager to learn about roles across IH

STAY CONNECTED

Receive news, alerts, public service announcements and articles right to your inbox.

mail