Resources

If you need help now

Don't wait, contact the appropriate service below.

911

Police, Fire, Ambulance

811

HealthLink BC

988

Suicide Crisis Helpline

SeaStrength takes safety seriously. and will offer you referrals to specific health care practitioners as needed. Please feel free to use any provider that you would like, however if you are looking for a recommendations, SeaStrength has excellent clinical relationships with many local providers.

Health Information & Mental Health Resources

HealthLinkBC

811 Nurse line, health info sheets, symptom checker, other health care resources.

PaRx Program

"A prescription for Nature"

"With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and support we’d give to a good friend"

Self-Compassion

Kelty Mental Health

"We help families across the province navigate the mental health system, connect with peer support, and access resources and tools to support well-being."

Counsellors

Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group

Clinical counselors and psychologists with a variety of specializations

Island Community Counselling

Not for profit counseling with specialties including trauma specific modalities/EMDR

Human-Nature Counselling

Nature-based therapy for youth and specific target populations on the Island

Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy

Prime' Performance

Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and more.

Fine Balance Nanaimo

Physiotherapy & more

Younesi Massage Therapy

Committed to helping promote physical & emotional wellness

Sea Kayaking Businesses

The following businesses offer your next step in progressing your sea kayaking skills and as an alternative to SeaStrength Health's programs if you prefer simple kayak tours or instruction without any health promotion content.

CrossCurrents Kayaking

Paddle Canada instruction up to Level 2 & paddling clinics

Blue Dog Kayaking

Paddle Canada instruction up to Level 4, paddling clinics, & instructional expeditions

Island Romer Adventures

Paddle Canada instruction up to Level 2 & sea kayak tours