About KUU-US Crisis Line Society
In 1993, due to the amount of suicide attempts among Indigenous youth, various Nuu-chah-nulth members held a community meeting with front line emergency response, counsellors, and the general public. The consensus was to establish a 24-hour crisis line. KUU-US means “people” in Nuu-chah-nulth. Although, the meaning of KUU-US is much deeper than that. The KUU-US Crisis Line Society was established on August 16, 1993.
KUU-US Crisis Line Society is an accredited crisis line recognized by the American Association of Suicidology since 2004 (https://suicidology.org).
Mission Statement
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that provides 24-hour crisis services through education, prevention and intervention programs.
24-Hour Crisis Line for Adults, Elders & Youth
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society operates a 24-hour provincial Indigenous BC Wide Crisis Line for:
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Adults/Elders (250-723-4050)
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Child/Youth (250-723-2040)
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Toll free (1-800-588-8717)
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Métis Line (1-833-MétisBC)
Some of the services the KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides
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24-hour crisis and support phone services
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Suicide risk assessments and safety monitoring
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24-hour crisis mobile outreach (Funded by BC Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch)
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A.H.O.P.E and HOMEFULLNESS Programs
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Weekend indoor and mobile outreach
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Transitional housing program and suites
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West Coast supportive sousing
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West Coast "We Care" mobile outreach
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Free store
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Food hampers weekly
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Drop In Services (Not available during COVID)
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Fresh Start Program
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New Beginnings Program
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Community Voicemail Program
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COVID-19 safety supply distribution

Pictured above: Rhonda Ursel (Housing Coordinator)