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🧠 Mental Health, Crisis & Recovery in the Cowichan Valley

Counselling, substance-use, and recovery support in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. In crisis, call or text 988. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Information can change. Please call ahead or check official websites when possible. Duncan Survival Hub is an independent community-made guide and does not replace official emergency, medical, legal, or crisis services. For emergencies call 911.

Directory presentation updated: October 10, 2026. Previous recorded content date: May 30, 2026. Individual service details still require verification.

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Mental Health, Substance Use & Recovery6

Island Community Counselling — Duncan

Individual and group counselling for adults, children, youth, couples, and families — anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, LGBTQIA+. Sliding scale.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📍 105-255 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1P3
  • 📞 250-716-8888
  • ✉️ office@icc.care
  • 💲 $45 practicum therapist · $85–$165 based on income
  • 📝 Self-referrals accepted. Online counselling available.

Mental Health Recovery Partners — Central VI

Free support and education for individuals and families dealing with schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression, or related psychiatric disorders.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Open Door Rehabilitation Program

Psychosocial rehabilitation for adults 19+ with serious, persistent mental illness. Counselling, pre-vocational programs, mobile support.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📍 3088 Gibbins Road, Duncan, BC V9L 1E8
  • 📞 250-709-3040
  • 📝 Referral through Mental Health & Substance Use Services — Duncan.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Cowichan Valley

12-step support for people who want to stop drinking or are recovering from alcoholism. Meeting times and locations on the website.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Alano Club of Duncan

Alcohol- and drug-free social club. Provides space for 12-step meetings.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Substance Use / Recovery — More Resources

Additional harm reduction, recovery, and substance use supports. For overdose, call 911 and use naloxone if available. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • ⚠️ Needs verification — call to confirm before relying on this.
  • Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre
  • Overdose Prevention Site
  • SUIT / ICMT
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Al-Anon
  • Canada Avenue Clinic
  • Sobering & Assessment Centre
  • Sa’qw’thut Culturally Grounded Day Treatment Program
  • Cowichan Tribes treatment coordinator
  • Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link
  • Toxic drug alert signup
Counselling, Grief & Victim Support6

Cowichan Valley Hospice Society

Grief support, illness support, caregiver support, advance care planning, and lending library.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Island Community Counselling — Duncan

Sliding-scale counselling for adults, children, youth, couples, and families.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society

Counselling and advocacy for people affected by abuse and violence.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

PEACE Child & Youth Counselling

Free counselling for children and youth ages 4 to 18 exposed to family violence.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Stopping the Violence Counselling — Duncan

Long-term counselling for women 19+ who are survivors of violence, sexual assault, or abuse.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Community-based Victim Services

Crisis support, court support, referrals, and third-party reporting.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

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