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WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

If you feel you or a loved one of any age are having a mental health crisis and need immediate service:
STEP 1 – If you have a mental health worker, call them
STEP 2 – If you have a family doctor, call (during office hours) to see if he/she can see you immediately
STEP 3 – Call the Crisis Line (250) 763-9191 or the Suicide Line 1-800-784-2433
STEP 4 – If you have taken poison or overdosed call BC Poison Control 1-800-567-8911
STEP 5 – Call the BCHealthLine 8-1-1  OR  TTY 7-1-1 
STEP 6 – Call 911 – ask for an ambulance or police to assist you to get to the hospital
STEP 7 – Go directly to the Emergency Department of the Kelowna General Hospital – 2268 Pandosy Street – let them know what symptoms you are experiencing.