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The more we learn about mental health and mental illnesses, the better equipped we are to maintain and improve mental health for ourselves and others. Whether you are looking for more information on a specific mental illness, need some tips on keeping your own mental health in balance, or are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we can help.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”500ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You may feel like this isn\u2019t the time to reach out for help or use emergency resources, but it\u2019s important to seek help no matter what else is going on. Emergency rooms, emergency responders, and other crisis workers are there for you no matter why you need help.<\/p>\n The following are emergencies. In these situations, please seek help right away.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Call 911″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Go to the nearest emergency room or follow the emergency instructions provided by your doctor, mental health professional or care team. If your community has a mental health care, you can\u00a0call 911<\/strong>\u00a0to request it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Interior Crisis Line” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”1000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 24 hours a day<\/strong>\u00a0to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis line operators have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mental Health & Substance Use supports” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”2000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No Area Code Needed.\u00a0<\/strong>For Mental Health and Substance Use services within Interior Health call 310-MHSU (6478). You will be automatically routed to the closest Community MHSU centre where staff will take the call, determine where to direct the call, and connect you through to the appropriate service.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”1-800-SUICIDE” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For help right away, any time of day or night. It\u2019s a\u00a0free<\/strong>\u00a0call.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Suicide Crisis Helpline” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”1000ms” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Seniors\u2019 Distress Line” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”2000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Free<\/strong>\u00a0confidential support for seniors, their caregivers or anyone concerned about a senior.\u00a024 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Indigenous People” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Adults & elders: 250 723 4050<\/strong><\/p>\n Children & youth:\u00a0250 723 2040\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 24 hour crisis line from the KUU-US Crisis Line Society. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Kid\u2019s Help Phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”1000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 24 hours a day<\/strong>\u00a0for children and youth aged 5 to 20\u00a0 to speak to a professional counsellor. It\u2019s free, confidential, anonymous and available across Canada. They can also refer you to local services and resources. Kid\u2019s Help Phone is available in English and French.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”500ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”bc211 or call 211:” image=”https:\/\/cmhavernon.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BC-Gov-Logo.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”200%” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dial or text 2-1-1 to be connected with a Resource Navigator who will provide information and referral to available social, government, and community supports and services that can help with:<\/p>\n Or, search the 211 online resource database at\u00a0<\/span>bc.211.ca<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Crisis Lines” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”1000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”2000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0<\/span>www.heretohelp.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0for the Mental Disorder Toolkit, more fact sheets and personal stories about mental disorders. The Toolkit is full of information, including templates for creating your action plan and tips for avoiding crisis and emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”500ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For each service below, if English is not your first language, say the name of your preferred language in English to be connected to an interpreter. More than 100 languages are available.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”BounceBack” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BounceBack\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>a self-management course for people who experience low to moderate depression or anxiety. It\u2019s offered in two different formats: you can complete the course online on your own or work with a coach who can help motivate you, solve problems, and work through the materials<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”HealthLink BC or call 811″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”1000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F8F8″ height=”100%” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”fold” animation_delay=”2000ms” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To talk to someone about substance use. 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