KUU-US Crisis Line Society

Overview

KUU-US Crisis and Care Society provides 24-hour crisis support for individuals in the Port Alberni area and for Indigenous communities across British Columbia. Each call is assessed to determine the most appropriate level of support.

How They Help

Supports callers with a non-judgmental listening ear and practical problem-solving to help them return to a pre-crisis state. Debriefing services are also available for frontline workers who have experienced difficult or traumatic incidents.

Who They Serve

Services are available to adults, Elders, children and youth, Métis callers, and Indigenous community members across BC.

Crisis Line Numbers

• Local Adults/Elders: 250-723-4050
• Child/Youth: 250-723-2040
• Toll-Free (across BC): 1-800-588-8717
• Métis Line: 1-833-638-4722

Chat & Text Support

Chat and text support is available 7 days a week from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am.

• Chat & Text: 778-601-8009

If chat is not responding, the service may be experiencing technical difficulties. Callers are encouraged to try again later or use one of the crisis line numbers.

Location

KUU-US Crisis and Care Society is located in Port Alberni, BC, and operates on the unceded territory of Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations.