Ímexyósem MENTAL HEALTH
Ímexyósem, (e-me-H-ya-sum), a traditional Halq'eméylem word meaning "to go for a walk," represents our approach to mental health care:
We're here to walk with you.
OUR SERVICES
Taking the first step toward mental health support can feel scary and confusing. We're here to make the entire process feel safer and more manageable. We provide guidance, education, advocacy, and referrals to all available mental health and substance use services, including:
Counselling and therapy
Psychiatry (diagnosis and medication)
Crisis intervention
Alcohol and substance use support
Group therapy
Peer support
Elder support
Bed-based treatment programs
We are committed to ensuring that any services we connect you with are culturally safe, supportive, and inclusive.
HOW TO ACCESS Ímexyósem SERVICES
FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS
If you or someone you know is looking for mental health support or has a question about anything mental health or substance use related, no referral is needed. Simply call, email, or drop in to speak with someone from our team.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
If you are a health professional or service provider referring a client, please submit our referral form. This helps us coordinate the right support and maintain accurate records.
Ímexyósem MENTAL HEALTH
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SUPPORT
Contact Us
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 to 48 hours.