Child Abuse
Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health
Provides confidential, free outreach services for aboriginal children, youth and families who may be experiencing difficulties with thoughts, feelings or behaviors. Provides info, workshops & referrals to other community partners.more info
Aboriginal People Crisis Line
Aboriginal People Crisis Linemore info
Anger into Empowerment
While many would prefer to "get rid" of anger this approach instead turns it into courage and a sense of empowerment! (Clinical Counsellor)more info
bc211
bc211 is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing free information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC. Our help line services include 211, the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS), the Problem Gambling Help Line, VictimLink BC, and the Youth Against Violence Line. more info
Bullying Hotline
Youth against violence linemore info
Children's Helpline
To report child abuse and neglect.more info
Haven House
Provides shelter, food, information and crisis support for women and their children who are experiencing physical, emotional, and psychological violence in their lives. Haven Society 24-Hour Crisis Linemore info
Haven Society
Haven Society's mission is to promote the integrity and safety of women, children, youth and families and the development of a respectful and healthy community. As a leading anti-violence organization operating from feminist principles, Haven Society achieves this mission by providing a range of services, public education and advocacy.more info
NARSF Programs Ltd.
Provides a range of counselling, therapy, health and harm reduction services to individuals, children, youth and families, with funding provided by the Ministry of Children & Family Development and Vancouver Island Health Authority.more info
NAVIGATING Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Services
This document was produced by professionals and families in Nanaimo related to child and youth mental health and substance use services. The goal is to enhance navigation of the mental health and substance use system for families. See the attached document "Pathways to Wellness" to see how you can navigate the system.more info
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