Resources

🏥 Local Mental Health Services in Golden, BC

1. Golden Mental Health & Substance Use Centre

  • Location: Golden Hospital - 835 9th Ave S

  • Contact:

    • Mental Health & Substance Use Support Line: 310-6478 (no area code needed)

    • Business Line: 250-344-3015

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

  • Website: interiorhealth.ca

  • Services: Offers mental health and substance use support, including counseling and treatment programs.

2. Golden Family Center

  • Contact: 250-344-2000

  • Services: Provides free drop-in counseling sessions. It is recommended to call before 9:00 AM to book a session.

3. HealthLink BC

  • Contact: Call 8-1-1 (toll-free in B.C.)

  • Services: Offers 24/7 access to health information and advice from registered nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.

📞 Provincial and National Crisis Lines

1. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Contact: Call or text 9-8-8

  • Availability: 24/7, nationwide

  • Services: Provides free, confidential support for individuals in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

2. 1-800-SUICIDE

  • Contact: 1-800-784-2433

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Services: Offers immediate support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health crises.

3. 310 Mental Health Support

  • Contact: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Services: Provides emotional support, information, and resources for mental health concerns.

👨‍💻 Online and Specialized Support for Men

1. HeadsUpGuys

  • Website: headsupguys.org

  • Services: Offers resources and support specifically for men dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts, including crisis line information and self-help tools.

2. Movember - Men's Health Support

  • Website: ca.movember.com

  • Services: Provides information on mental health resources for men, including connections to crisis lines and support networks.

📱 Youth and General Online Support

1. Kids Help Phone

  • Contact: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Services: Offers confidential support to youth across Canada through phone, text, and online chat.

2. Crisis Text Line

  • Contact: Text HOME to 741741

  • Availability: 24/7

  • Services: Provides free, confidential text-based support for individuals in crisis.

🌐 Additional Resources

  • Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Call 1-833-456-4566 for 24/7 support.

  • Find a Helpline: Visit findahelpline.com to access a global directory of crisis lines and mental health support services.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Golden Hospital (open 24/7)

Feel free to reach out if you need more information or assistance connecting with these services.