Mental and Physical Health

Merritt Support Centre

The Merritt Support Centre transitioned to the Red Cross Support Centre in Summer 2022. Community support services continue to be provided at 102-1700 Garcia Street, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: 1-800-863-6582 or bcfloodrecovery@redcross.ca.

KUU-US Crisis Line

Crisis line operators listen and provide referrals to both cultural and western support systems and monitor at-risk individuals to help them get through crises, supporting them during their most painful moments.

We can all face difficulties and triggers at any time of the day or night. This is why KUU-US services are available 24 hours a day – so those who are facing crises can get the help they need, when they need it.  Help comes in various forms, from a listening, supportive ear, with an opportunity to problem solve, through to a risk assessment to determine the level of help that is needed or the opportunity to have a worker or band member sit with the individual in person if that is wanted.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call KUU-US Crisis Line.

Adult/Elder line: 250723-4050

Child/Youth line: 250-723-2040

or Toll Free 1-800-588-8717 (1-800-KUU-US-17)

BC Mental Health Support Line

Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code). This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are there to listen and support you as well as refer you to community resources.

Métis Crisis Line

Please call the Métis Crisis Line 1-833-METIS-BC (1-833-638-4722) if you are in crisis. This line is manned 24hr a day and 7 days a week. In collaboration with KUU-US Crisis Services, the Metis Crisis Line is a place where you can talk, trust and feel safe!

Scw'exmx Child and Family Services Society

A wealth of resources are available including youth support, child and youth mental health and cultural knowledge.

Services can be viewed here.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Tele-coaching, support, and educational programs for adults, youth, and families plus workplace training and employment resources.

More information here.

To add, remove or update a resource on this page please email eoc.information@merritt.ca.