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Youth support ● HelpLine
Community is Medicine
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Our team is here to listen and support you.
We know that life can be intense and overwhelming at times. Whatever feelings you may have today, this is a safe space for you to express them, vent, and feel heard. We’re here for you! Our mission is to advocate for young people and foster a sense of community, because we believe that it’s essential to our well-being. Our peer support volunteers are available from 9am - 9pm PST.
if you are in danger, call 911
Your privacy matters
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Our service is:
private: our chat is only accessible to our users. You will always speak to a trained volunteer from Community is Medicine.
confidential: we do not share what you tell us with anyone else (unless you are at risk AND reveal your personal info to identify and locate you).
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To access our chat, you don't need an email address or phone number.
We also don’t collect personal info like your location or your age. You can share a nickname of name with our volunteers if you feel comfortable but you don’t have to.
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Partner with us
Integrate our support chat into your website to support youth in your community
Community thrives when we lift each other up. Organizations can embed our live chat into their websites to extend their reach. Our chat gives young people a safe space to connect, seek help, and feel heard. By combining our resources, we can create more familiar network of care for youth in need.
Create your webinar with Community is Medicine to engage your community
We provide safe and supportive spaces to foster meaningful conversations and strengthen our communities. With our webinar tools, professionals and organizations on Vancouver Island can connect with their audiences and offer learning opportunities for the broader community for free.
Our goals
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Our mission is to improve access to support for young people facing challenges and isolation. We know that no single solution fits all, which is why we’re for the diversity of services and communities. Together, we can strengthen our efforts to create safe spaces where young people can learn, grow, and find support. We’re here to offer not just help, but a sense of community as they navigate through difficult times.
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We don’t just train our volunteers, we also empower teams outside our organization to listen with empathy, respond thoughtfully, and create safe spaces for collaboration and support. Let’s continue building the skills that strengthen our communities. If you’re interested in joining our training, reach out to us today!
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We collaborate with other professionals and organizations to create stronger, healthier communities. We believe in the power of connection, meaningful conversations, and shared learning. Come join us and be part of something bigger!
who we are
Community is Medicine provides free online mental health support to young people. Chat with our support volunteers today. Anonymous and confidential help line.
At Community is Medicine, we want to promote ideas and engage in conversations that keep community at the centre of our services. We partner with other organizations and businesses to improve mental health care on Vancouver Island and BC.
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