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 

Intake service helps adults aged 19+ and their families access mental health and substance use services in the Sunshine Coast region.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    • Adults aged 19+
    • Resident of the Sunshine Coast region
    • Individuals experiencing emotional, psychological or psychiatric concerns; living with severe and persistent mental health issues; or struggling with substance use.​
  • Call or drop in

    Call Mental Health and Substance Use Services at 604-885-6101 or drop in during office hours to get started. 

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

How to get here

This service is in the Mental Health and Substance Use building outside the Sechelt Hospital. 

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital is a 63-bed facility in Sechelt that also serves the communities of Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour.

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.