Resources

Below you will find links to services and information that we hope will help you on your journey.

Emergency

Police, Ambulance, Fire
- 911
Children's Help Phone
- 310-1234
Crisis Line
- 1-888-494-3888
New National Suicide Crisis Helpline – 24/7, just dial 9-8-8 to access.
Reporting Child Abuse in BC
- 1-800-663-9122
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
- 250-383-3232
YouthinBC – Operates a 24/7 crisis phone service. Online chat for youth available from Noon to 1 a.m. (PST) for BC and Yukon residents. Access chat via www.YouthinBC.com, access phone @ 310-6789 (no area code needed - Provided by Crisis Prevention & Suicide Intervention Centre of BC, Vancouver, BC)
Community-Led CrisisResponse Team (CLCR)
- 250-818-2454

General

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Saanich Neighbourhood Place
Burnside Gorge Community Association
James Bay Community Project
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society
Sooke Family Resource Society
Victoria Disability Resource Centre
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
High Risk Team (formerly Project Alive) – a service offered through Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health which supports youth under 19 years old who are experiencing high risk mental and emotional distress, and/or who are at high risk for suicide. Service includes risk assessment, short-term treatment and follow-up, and community connection. Services are confidential and parents are only involved with youth’s permission. The team is available from 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. This is only an appropriate referral if the youth will contract for their safety for five days as CYMH High Risk Service workers respond to youth within 3 – 5 business days. Clients may not self-refer. Access by phone (250) 952-5073
BC 211 – a confidential and multilingual help line and online database that connects individuals with a range of community, social, and government services. Dial 2-1-1 to access the service.
Here are some of the youth services that BC 211 provides:
- Mental health and crisis intervention services: BC 211 can connect youth with crisis lines, counselling services, and mental health programs.
- Housing and homelessness services: information on housing resources, emergency shelters, and other services related to homelessness.
- Employment and education services: information on employment and training programs, educational opportunities, and career planning services.
- Youth programs and services: connect youth with recreational programs, leadership development opportunities, and other youth-focused services in their community.
- Substance use services: information on addiction treatment programs, harm reduction services, and other resources related to substance use.
- Legal and financial assistance: connect youth with legal aid services, financial assistance programs, and other resources related to legal and financial issues.
KUU-US Crisis Line – A 24-hour crisis service specifically for Indigenous youth, with a dedicated youth line at 250-723-2040. Visit their website: https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/ for more information and resources.

FOOD SECURITY

HOUSING

LEGAL ADVOCACY

Our Thrive team acknowledges that our agency stands and works on the unceded Lək̓ʷəŋən territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We also acknowledge the five W̱SÁNEĆ communities: W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), as well as the Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht Nations and the Spune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) tribe where our work extends. We are committed to acknowledging our relationship with these unceded lands and communities, at staff and Board meetings, and during our hosted events. We encourage the evolving learning and awareness of our staff, Board, and the Thrive community, discovering and striving for meaning and personal connection within each acknowledgement.

Statement of Reconciliation

Charitable Registration Number: 810569277 RR 0001