If you are experiencing a crisis or a situation that requires immediate assistance, please drop by Student Services. You will be seen by our counsellor at the first available opportunity.
When you experience a personal crisis after office hours, contact the following crisis support services:
| 24-hour Crisis Line Crisis support and referral for the Kootenays |
1-888-353-2273 |
| East Kootenay Regional Hospital (or the closest medical facility in your region) 24 hour emergency service located at 13 - 24th Avenue N, Cranbrook |
250-426-5281 or 1-866-288-8082 |
| Suicide Prevention Hotline Immediate help any time of day or night (24 hour hotline) |
1-800-784-2433 |
Cranbrook and Kimberley Community Resources
Emotional support for people who are experiencing any type of crisis or who are in emotional distress.
Phone: 1-888-353-2273
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Address: 20 – 23rd Avenue S. Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5V1
Phone: 250-420-2210
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Address: 1212 – 2nd Street, North Suite 201 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6
Phone: 250-426-1514
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Outreach and assessment services after hours for people with mental health issues.
Address: Cranbrook Regional Hospital
Phone: 250-919-1725 x6325
Cell: 250-919-1725
Hours: Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 8:42 pm Sat & Sun 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Although there is no specific contact number for finding information on doctors who are still taking new patients you can call any of the local health centres for information.
Clinics:
Support for those with concerns including: HIV/AIDS and/or Hep C (HCV), sexual orientation and identity, needle exchange and condom distribution.
Address: 209 16th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5S8
Phone: 250-426-3383
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A variety of Youth Services including counselling, residential and school support.
Address: 201 - 125 10th Avenue South (2nd floor) Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N1
Phone: 250-489-4074 or 250-427-2449 (Kimberley)
Hours: 24/7 Emergency Service 1-877-392-1003 press 205
Kootenay Haven, under the direction of the Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays, provides services to women and their children who are experiencing an abusive relationship.
Address: Discolsed in Emergency Cases
Crisis Line: 1-800-200-3003
Phone: 250-426-4887
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Women’s Transition Housing and Support Program
Self Referral/Counselling, day programs, support groups and home detox.
Address: 202 - 1617 Baker Street South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B4
Phone: 250-489-4344
Toll Free: 1-877-489-4344
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Family support and child protection services.
Address: 7472 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC
Phone: 250-489-4563
Emergency: 250-310-1234
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Clinic offers STI testing and treatment and referrals for HIV testing. Also offers birth control, PAP testing, emergency contraception, pregnancy counselling and free condoms.
Address: 209 - 16 th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5S8
Phone: 250-426-3995
Hours: Drop-ins Wednesdays: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Address: 104 - 8th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2K5
Phone: 250-426-7664
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Address: 340 Leadenhall Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2B1
Phone: 250-427-5522
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Provides a safe environment, hot dinners, computer access, medical services, employment services, warm clothing/bedding and support systems. 5:00 pm Supper for $1.00.
Address: 46 - 17th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5A8
Phone: 250-420-2756
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Creston Community Resources
Emotional support for people who are experiencing any type of crisis or who are in emotional distress.
Phone: 1-888-353-2273
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential clinical services by mental health professionals to adults of all ages
Phone: 1-800-661-2121
Phone: 1-800-663-1441
Phone: 1-800-448-4663
Creston Valley Hospital
Phone: 250-428-2286
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 1-866-215-4700
Irvine House (shelter from abuse), child care programs, public education on all facets of abuse.
Address: Cook Street
Phone: 250-428-6856
Hours: 24 hour Crisis Line
Although there is no specific contact number for finding information on doctors who are still taking new patients you can call any of the local health centres for information.
Clinics:
Self-Referral/Counselling, day programs, support groups and home detox.
Phone: 250-428-3036
Address: 807 Canyon Street
Phone: 250-428-4166
Phone: 250-402-0068 or 250-426-6856
Fernie Community Resources
Emotional support for people who are experiencing any type of crisis or who are in emotional distress.
Phone: 1-888-353-2273
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential clinical services by mental health professionals to adults of all ages
Phone: 1-800-661-2121
Phone: 1-800-663-1441
Phone: 1-800-448-4663
Elk Valley Hospital
Phone: 250-423-4453
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 1-866-215-4700
Although there is no specific contact number for finding information on doctors who are still taking new patients you can call any of the local health centres for information.
Clinics:
Self-Referral/Counselling, day programs, support groups and home detox.
Toll Free: 1-800-644-6144
Address: 741 - 2nd Avenue
Phone: 250-423-4661
Phone: 250-946-6004
Toll Free: 1-800-200-3003
Golden Community Resources
Emotional support for people who are experiencing any type of crisis or who are in emotional distress.
Phone: 1-888-353-2273
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential clinical services by mental health professionals to adults of all ages
Phone: 250-426-5222
Phone: 1-800-663-1441
Phone: 1-800-448-4663
Golden and District Hospital
Phone: 250-344-5271
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 1-866-215-4700
Although there is no specific contact number for finding information on doctors who are still taking new patients you can call any of the local health centres for information.
Clinics:
Self-Referral/Counselling, day programs, support groups and home detox.
Toll Free: 250-344-2000
Address: 1115 - 9th Street South
Phone: 250-344-2113
Phone: 250-344-5317 or 250-344-2101
Invermere Community Resources
Emotional support for people who are experiencing any type of crisis or who are in emotional distress.
Phone: 1-800-667-8407
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 250-341-3963 or 250-342-5566
Toll-free: 1-800-200-3003
Phone: 250-489-8243
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 x3243
Fax: 250-489-8218
Email: studentservices@cotr.bc.ca