Interior Crisis Line Interior Crisis Line About ICLN How can I help? Additional Resources Interior Crisis Line About ICLN/ How can I help?/ Additional Resources/ Interior Crisis Line your community safety net of C.A.R.E. Crisis lines don't just save lives, they change them. Interior Crisis Line About ICLN/ How can I help?/ Additional Resources/ In crisis? Call 1-888-353-2273 for the Interior Crisis Line Call or Text 988 for the National Suicide Crisis Helpline Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the BC Suicide Line Call 310-6789 for the Provincial Mental Health Support Line The Interior Crisis Line Network is your community safety net of C.A.R.E., providing Confidential, Accessible, Research-based, Empowering support for people in the Interior Region of BC. by phone or chat. What Happens When You Contact The Interior Crisis Line Network? How does it work? The Interior Crisis Line Network (ICLN) is an innovative network linking five community-based partner agencies to provide 24/7 support across the Interior Health Region. The network is founded on the principles of providing 24/7/365 that truly C.A.R.E.s incorporating Confidentiality, Accessibility, Research, and Empowerment. Skilled and caring Crisis Line Responders provided over 620,000 minutes of compassionate support, skilled crisis de-escalation, suicide prevention & life-saving intervention in 2021/22. In addition to providing 24/7 crisis line support through the regional Crisis Line Network (1.888.353.2273 (CARE), we also answer calls from the Interior region on the Provincial Suicide Line (1-800-Suicide) and Provincial Mental Health Line (310-6789) Learn more about how ICLN works… Learn more How can I help? Photo Credit: ms.akr There are many ways to contribute to strengthening the community safety net in your community by contributing to the Interior Crisis Line Network. Call volume has doubled over the last six years and though we answered 40% more calls last year, the reality is the growing need in our communities can outweigh our resources. By volunteering, donating or raising awareness of our service, you can make a powerful difference. Working together we can create truly caring, connected and compassionate communities that are safe for everyone. Learn more about how you can contribute… Volunteer Other Resources? Looking for some resources in your community? Support is a call away. Simply call 1.888.353.2273 24/7 and a trained Crisis Line Responder will provide you with information about what's available and work with you to problem-solve. Some general resources and information on upcoming trainings or trusted sources of information are available on this site. Learn more about upcoming events … Other Resources “Just knowing someone cared enough to answer the phone and listen to me made such a difference. It was a turning point.” — Crisis Line Caller ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY Phone: 236- 600-1831 Administrative Office: c/o 3100 – 28 Avenue, BC V1T 1W3 (C) 2023 BC's Crisis Lines are funded by BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are authorized to collect personal information for the purpose of providing crisis and support services to individuals under s. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA); and for program evaluation and quality improvement purposes under s. 26(e). To support training and to ensure the quality of our services, your live calls may be monitored, and will be recorded. For more information about your privacy, visit http://www.phsa.ca/privacy or email: [email protected] Important information before you click *submit* Please read the information below carefully - there are some important things we want you to know before you message us through this form: This Contact Us form is for feedback and general questions - we are not able to provide crisis support by email. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about someone else, please call 1-888-353-2273 for the Interior Crisis Line or call or text 988 for the National Suicide Crisis Helpline - our responders want to hear from you. If it’s an emergency and you feel like your safety is at risk, please call 9-1-1 right away or go to your nearest emergency department. By sending us a message through this form, you are giving your consent for someone from the Interior Crisis Line team to reply to you. If you tell us in your message that you or someone else is at risk of suicide or harm, we may take steps to help keep you or them safe. This could include contacting you or calling emergency services. It may take up to two weeks for a response. If your inquiry is regarding service feedback, the time and date of the interaction will help expedite this process. We are committed to safe and respectful communication at Interior Crisis Line – thank you for not using harmful language in your messages.