For Ongoing Mental Health Support (Victoria & BC)
Not everything is a crisis—but that doesn’t mean you have to manage it alone.
Psychiatry in BC
MSP-Covered Psychiatric Services
Cost: Free with MSP
How to access:
- Family physician referral
- Nurse practitioner referral
- Walk-in clinic referral
- Urgent and Primary Care Centre referral
- Child & Youth Mental Health referral
- Hospital mental health referral
Community Mental Health Teams (Adults)
Who it's for: Adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns
Services:
- Psychiatric care
- Case management
- Group programming
- Community support
How to access:
- Family physician
- Nurse practitioner
- Self-referral (varies by health authority)
Health Authority Websites:
Canadian Mental Health Association – Victoria Branch
- 100–556 Herald St, Victoria, BC
- Programs, education, and support for adults and families
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
- https://www.bcmhsus.ca/about-us/getting-help
- Province-wide resources and specialized services
HealthLink BC
- Call 811 for non-emergency health advice and mental health support navigation
Crisis Centre BC
- https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
- Offers crisis lines, chat, and resources across BC