News Items tag as: Interior Crisis Line Network

Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods
January 10, 2022 - 7:55 AM

It’s been a tough year for B.C. Interior residents, as natural disasters coupled with the pandemic have correlated with an increase in crisis line calls.
Thousands of Interior residents in mental health crises get help without police
July 10, 2020 - 6:00 AM

It may not be top of mind like 911 but people suffering mental health crises may be better off calling 1-888-353-CARE.
Stress on B.C. Interior residents is increasing the longer COVID-19 continues
June 11, 2020 - 6:00 PM

A record number of calls are flooding into the Interior region’s crisis lines and call volumes are expected to increase further even as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
In midst of pandemic majority of B.C. residents say 'I'm fine' when they are not: CMHA survey
May 04, 2020 - 1:00 PM

After more than six weeks into the novel coronavirus pandemic and physical distancing measures, almost half of B.C. residents report feeling anxious, and only eight per cent say they are happy.
Vernon-based Interior Crisis Line seeks volunteers from North Okanagan, Shuswap and Kamloops
April 22, 2020 - 3:00 PM

Thanks to new technology allowing virtual training to take place at home, the Vernon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking volunteers to answer calls for its crisis line.
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Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods