Nelson Community Services does not provide crisis intervention.

Our programs and services are interactive and engage with clients on a planned or scheduled basis.
If you would like to meet with one of our staff, please contact us during our daytime hours.

If you feel in need of immediate support, please consider these resources:

  • Kootenay Boundary Regional Crisis and Information Line: 1 888 353 2273
                 24-hour telephone Support and Referrals from trained staff and volunteers.

  • Crisis 24 hrs: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

  • Mental Health Info Line — 1-800-661-2121

  • The Seniors’ Distress Line — 604-872-1234

  • Mental Health Support — 310-6789
          310Mental Health Support (310-6789) is the toll-free provincial access to emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

  • Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service — 1 800 663-1441
             This service is available to people needing help with any kind of substance abuse issues 24 hours a day. It provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies.

  • Online Chat (available from Noon to 1 AM):      click here > > >
       CrisisCentreChat.ca is a service operated by the Crisis Centre of BC.

  • Problem Gambling Help Line — 1 888 795-6111
              A 24-hour information and referral service for anyone who is adversely affected by their own or another’s gambling habit.