Life can be challenging. School, work, family, and personal struggles can all have an impact on our mental wellness. There are supports available! If you require any assistance with accessing mental health or counselling services, please contact Shannon Doyle, Director of Student Health Services.
If you or somebody you know is in crisis, call the BC Crisis Line at 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) or the KU-US Crisis Line (24-hour phone support for Indigenous people in BC) at 1.800.588.8717.
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
BC Health Suicide Helpline
1.800.784.2433
Provides a confidential, 24-hour toll-free crisis line for people who are feeling suicidal, are concerned for someone who might be suicidal, or for emotional support.
KUU-US Crisis Response Service
1.800.KUU.US17 (1.800.558.8717)
KUU-US Crisis and Care Society offers 24/7 support to individuals from Indigenous communities across British Columbia. They assess each call to determine the appropriate level of support needed. Their focus is on providing a non-judgmental listening ear and effective problem-solving to help callers return to a pre-crisis state.
310 Mental Health Support
310.6789 (no area code required)
Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.
Young people aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers living in British Columbia can access free mental health and wellness same day services virtually through Foundry BC.
Mon to Fri 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Young people aged 5 to 29 can get free help through Kids Help Phone. You can talk to a trained volunteer crisis responder about anything you're going through. No issue is too big or too small.
If you identify as Indigenous, you can ask to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Métis crisis responder (if one’s available) by messaging FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868.
Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada via phone or online chat.
24/7
Indian Residential School Crisis Line
1.800.721.0066
The Lamathut Crisis Line is a First Nations–led, culturally grounded support service operated by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS). Rooted in Indigenous ways of care, the line provides confidential, barrier‑free support to Residential School Survivors, intergenerational survivors, and First Nations individuals and families experiencing crisis, trauma, grief, and gender‑based violence—any time, day or night.
24/7
KUU-US Crisis Response Service
1.800.KUU.US17 (1.800.558.8717)
778.601.8009 (text/SMS)
KUU-US Crisis and Care Society offers support to individuals from Indigenous communities across British Columbia. They assess each call to determine the appropriate level of support needed. Their focus is on providing a non-judgmental listening ear and effective problem-solving to help callers return to a pre-crisis state.
24/7
The text/SMS line is available 7 days a week during the nighttime from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. If you don't receive a response within a minute or two, please call the main crisis line.
Métis Crisis Line
1-833-MetisBC (1-833-638-4722)
This line is operated by the Métis Nation British Columbia for Métis people of all ages throughout BC. Services include risk assessments, safety monitoring, and connection to local Métis chartered communities and service providers.
The Guide Line is a confidential text line connecting tradespeople with trained staff to talk about how pain is affecting their lives so they can start building a plan to reduce its effects on their well-being. The line provides tools, emotional support and links to resources, including counselling, pain programs, and mental-health and substance use support.
Mon to Thu 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Here2Talk
Here2Talk is an easy to use, free counselling service for BC post-secondary students. Connect with professional counsellors through the app, phone, or web chat. Dial 1.877.857.3397 or click the logo to connect.
Registration is required. The video below provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to register.
Early Assist Referral (EARS)
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, academics, or other issues, you can use the Early Assist Referral Form to connect with an LAS staff member. They can help with next steps.
Indigenous Mental Health Resources
Our First Nations Access Coordinators (FNACs) have put together a list of health and wellness resources available at Coast Mountain College, along with local and provincial online resources, such as First Nations Health Authority, Crisis Line info, and local Mental Health Services in our region.
CMTN has partnered with counsellors in our region to provide counselling services to our students. For students with extended health coverage through the Students’ Union (Green Shield Canada), $75 per counselling visit is covered through the plan, and CMTN will pay the remaining balance for up to five sessions per academic year.
Click on your region below to view the list of counsellors offering services in your area.
GSC = Green Shield Canada | CMTN = Coast Mountain College | FNHA = First Nations Health Authority
Eligibility
While only full-time students who have not opted out of the Students' Union Health and Dental Plan are eligible for this coverage, Coast Mountain College wants to ensure that all students have access to the support that they need. If you have opted out of the Students’ Union coverage, do not have coverage, or are unsure of your eligibility, please reach out to Shannon Doyle, Director of Student Health Services for assistance exploring your options.
Interested Partners
If you are a registered counsellor in one of our communities that would like to partner with CMTN to provide face-to-face support to our students, please get in touch with Shannon Doyle, Director of Student Health Services, by email: sdoyle@coastmountaincollege.ca.
Registration is required. The video below provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to register.
