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Bella Coola Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Harm reduction: Toward the Heart 

Bella Coola Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services offers information and helps connect adults aged 19 and older to the service or resource in the Bella Coola area to best meet their needs.

When you reach out to us, our team member will meet with you (either virtually, in-person, or by phone) to discuss the mental health and/or substance use issues you are experiencing and support you to connect with resources to help you on your wellness journey. This may include:  

  • Seeing a mental health worker or wellness worker 
  • Accessing substance use services such as substance use treatment services or substance use withdrawl management (detox)  
  • Possibly being referred for counselling (virtual or in-person)  
  • Support to access harm reduction supplies 

You may be referred to resources in the community, within the Nation in which you live, or possibly outside of the community. The most appropriate resource option will be determined between you and the Bella Coola mental health and substance use team member supporting you. If you do require assistance to travel outside of the community for mental health and/or substance use resources, the Indigenous Patient Navigator or a member of the MHSU team can help you connect with Patient Travel or help you to navigate the health-care system. 

How to access adult mental health and substance use support in Bella Coola

  • Check eligibility

    Available to residents of Bella Coola or surrounding areas ages 19 and up experiencing mental health concerns both with or without substance use concerns. No referral is needed. 

  • Email us

    Email us at bcmhsuservices@vch.ca to connect. In your email, please include the following information:  

    • Name (first, last)  
    • Preferred contact method (phone, email address, etc.) 
    • Best times to contact you. A member of our team will connect with you within business hours, typically between Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Please email us at bcmhsuservices@vch.ca.

Parking and transportation

Parking is available.

Bella Coola General Hospital

Bella Coola General Hospital is a 15-bed facility providing acute, residential and emergency care, as well as diagnostic imaging, telehealth, and visiting physiotherapy services.

How to access mental health and substance use services

Start here. Vancouver Coastal Health intake teams connect people to the right mental health and/or substance use resources and services.