To anyone affected by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Kids Help Phone offers 24/7, free, confidential and multilingual e-mental health support. However you’re feeling, wherever you are, you’re not alone. There are ways to get help with every feeling.
How can I get mental health support at Kids Help Phone?
If the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge are affecting you / someone you know, you can tap on the services and resources below to get mental health support at Kids Help Phone.
For youth:
- Text 686868 or message online to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder
- Call 1-800-668-6868 (using a landline, cellphone or VoIP service on a computer) to contact a professional counsellor
- Visit KidsHelpPhone.ca/PeerToPeer to communicate with young people across Canada
For adults:
- Text 741741 to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder
Where can I find more mental health resources to help me cope with the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge?
You don’t have to carry your feelings on your own.
There’s always a space to let them out at Kids Help Phone.
If you’re affected by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, you can tap on the resources in the list below to explore additional ways to cope with your feelings:
- Breathe. A mindfulness tool. (mindyourmind)
- News can be traumatizing. Here’s how to cope (CBC Kids News)
- Understanding Suicide (988.ca)
- 211 British Columbia
If the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge are affecting you / someone you know, Kids Help Phone is here for you. You can contact us for free, confidential, multilingual e-mental health support. We’re always open. You can also connect with someone you trust (e.g. a parent / caregiver, family / community member, Elder, teacher, etc.). If you’re concerned for your immediate safety / the safety of someone else, you can contact the emergency / community services nearest your area, too.
