CLABC

Crisis Line Association of British Columbia

Vancouver Island

 

KUU-US Crisis Line Society

(Port Alberni)

 

Provides:

Þ 24/7 crisis line service including: emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention, prevention and postvention, information and referral, follow-up and safety monitoring

Þ Provides 24/7 support to provincial crisis line for aboriginal people

Þ Provides 24/7 outreach services locally

 

Area Served:

Þ Serving Port Alberni, Ucuelet, Tofino, Bamfield, and West Coat of Vancouver Island

 

Crisis Line Numbers:

Crisis 24/7

250-723-4050

 

Teen Line

250-723-2040

 

Provincial Crisis Line for Aboriginal People 24/7

1-800-588-8717

 

Relevant Statistics:

Þ 15 years of service

Þ Supports a population of over 34,000 people

Þ Responded to  5,507 calls in 2007/08

 

Accreditation:

Þ AAS Accreditation

Þ Currently completing ASIST Trainers accreditation

 

Business Contact:

Elia Nave, Executive Director

(P) 250-723-2323

(F) 250-723-2382

(W) www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca