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Emergency and After-Hours Support

Need help now?

See the Need Help Now? Crisis and Emergency page for in-person and virtual supports.

Here2Talk

Here2Talk Mental Health Support

Here2Talk  is a free and confidential program that provides all students currently registered with a BC post-secondary school access to single-session, 24/7 mental health support and community referral services via app, phone and web. Call 604.642.5212 or Toll Free at 1.877.857.3397.

Learn more about Here2Talk

Substance Use and Overdose Prevention

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Raising awareness of the toxic drug supplies and responding quickly to suspected overdoses are critical actions to saving lives. See Vancouver Island University's response to British Columbia’s toxic drug crisis. 

Overdose Prevention and Response Plan