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Learn more from others who are healing after experiences of trauma and from family and friends who have supported a love one after experiences of trauma.
Community Resources
VictimLink BC: VictimLink BC helps people who are victims of a crime. VictimLink is a free, confidential telephone service that connects people to victim services professionals, counsellors, justice system resources, and other supports. Call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808. It’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Your local crisis line: Crisis lines aren’t only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis lines linked in through 310-6789 have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.
Your local crisis line: Crisis lines aren’t only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis lines linked in through 310-6789 have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.
Trauma is any event or situation that is frightening or scary. Violence and accidents are two examples of trauma. Trauma can have a huge impact on wellness. People who experience trauma may use substance to help cope with very difficult feelings, and substance use can increase the risk of trauma.
