Our hearts are with the entire Tumbler Ridge community during this deeply difficult time.

As members of this province, we are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. To every student, parent, teacher, and first responder, please know this community, province, and nation stands beside you. We send our support, strength, and care during this heartbreaking time.

Tumbler Ridge, we are with you.

Resources are available:

BC residents can get help immediately by contacting any one of the following:

Call 310
Mental Health Support at 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health;

Call 1-800-784-2433
If you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns:

Call 9-8-8
Is for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Connect to a responder to get help without judgment. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English or French.

Text CONNECT to 686868
Kid’s Help Phone: Offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

Call 1-800-588-8717
The KUU-US Crisis Response Service: provides culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.

And if your employer offers an employee assistance program, we encourage you to reach out to those resources, as needed.

BC has several virtual mental health supports for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, and you can find more information at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-mental-health-supports

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