General Resources
MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT:
Cowichan Valley Regional RCMP Victims Services 250-746-2160
Police Victim Services of BC Toll free: 1-877-869-0720
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cowichan Valley 250-597-1372
Suicide Crisis Helpline Dial or text: 9-8-8
Vancouver Island Crisis Line Call: 1–888–494–3888, Text: 250-800-3806
KUU-US Crisis Line Society (BC-wide Indigenous crisis and support line) Adults: 250-723-4050, Youth: 250-723-2040, Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717
Cowichan Family Life (Counselling programs and services) 250-748-8281
Pathways Cowichan Valley (Community service directory)
Healthlink BC Dial: 811
BC Metal Health & Substance Use Services
BC 211 (Confidential multilingual help line & database) Dial or Text: 2-1-1
Cowichan Women Against Violence Society 250-748-7000
FOOD SECURITY:
Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association (CNHA) 250-246-3203
Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank 250-246-0338
Cowichan Valley Basket Society (CVBS) 250-746-1566
Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank 250-754-8347
OTHER RESOURCES:
Cowichan Tribes Community Resource Guide Fall/Winter 2025
Block Watch Society of BC Toll fFree: 1-877-602-3358
Volunteer Cowichan 250-748-2133
Emcon Road Bridge Contractors 1-866-353-3136
Senior Resources
SUPPORT:
Cowichan Independent Living 250-746-3930
Senior Abuse & Information Line (SAIL) 604-437-1940 Toll-Free: 1-866-437-1940
Better At Home: United Way helping seniors remain independent
Island Health Community Access Line (Centre Island): 250-739-5749 Toll Free: 1-877-734-4101
Seniors First BC (information, advocacy, & support)
BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRNs)
Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation
Island Health: Seniors & Mental Health
Volunteer Cowichan Social Prescribing Referral Form
TRANSPORTATION:
Call 2-1-1 to speak with a Resource Navigator
Pathways Community Service Directory – Transportation
Cowichan Independent Living Parking Permits for People with Disabilities 250-746-3930
TAP BC Travel Assistance Program
SENIOR CENTRES:
Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre Society 250-246-2111
Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre 250-246-2111
Valley Seniors 55+ Activity Centre 250-746-4433
Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society
TECHNOLOGY HELP:
OTHER RESOURCES:
BC Government Seniors Resources
Government of Canada Benefits Finder
BC Housing Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Ability 411 (free equipment loan programs)
Youth Resources
Shawnigan Lake RCMP 250-743-5514
EMPLOYMENT:
Cowichan Valley Youth Employment Mentorship Program (YEMP)
Vancouver Island Construction Association
RECREATION:
Cowichan Community Centre 250-748-7529
Kerry Park Sports & Recreation 250-743-5922
Crofton Community Centre Society 250-715-7656
MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT:
Kids Help Phone Text: CONNECT to 686868 Call: 1-800-668-6868
Youth Space (Online crisis and emotional support chat service) Text: 778-783-0177
KUU-US Crisis Line Society (BC-wide Indigenous crisis and support line) Youth: 250-723-2040, Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre 604-875-2084, Toll free: 1-800-665-1822
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cowichan Valley Youth Centre (ages 12-19) 250-746-5512
Open Mind BC (Youth mental health tools and resources)
Island Health – Mental Health for Children and Youth
BC Government- Child & Teen Mental Health
Youth Against Violence Line (YAVL) 1-800-680-4264, Text: 604-836-6381
Children of the Street (Human trafficking and sexual exploitation prevention) 604-777-7510
Cowichan Valley Youth Services 250-748-0232
LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Shawnigan Lake RCMP Detachment non-emergency line: (250) 743-5514
Shawnigan Lake Fire Department non-emergency line: (250) 743-2096
Malahat Fire Department non-emergency line: (250) 743-2103
Mill Bay Fire Department non-emergency line: (250) 743-5563
Cowichan Bay Fire Department non-emergency line: (250) 743-7111
Police Victim Services of BC non-emergency contact: info@policevictimservices.bc.ca
Health Canada Poison Control Centre 1-844-764-7669
CVRD Emergency Management Cowichan
MIECM Emergency Preparedness Workbook
Restorative Justice Cowichan (formerly Warmland Restorative Justice)
HealthLink BC (8-1-1)
811 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. The 811 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health. By calling 811, you can speak to a health services navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian or a pharmacist. Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.
