Message from DPAC Executive
Tumbler Ridge Resources & Supports
School District 57 – Information on School District 57’s Response and some resources available to students
SD57 Response to Tumbler Ridge Tragedy | School District No. 57 (Prince George)
Province of BC – Information on how to support those in Tumbler Ridge and resources available if you have been affected.
Supporting people through the Tumbler Ridge tragedy – Province of British Columbia
BC Teachers Federation – Magazine publication on supporting students after a tragic event with several helpful resources.
Northern Health – Supports available for those in Tumbler Ridge
Healthlink BC
BC Children’s Hospital – Trauma and PTSD, how to identify the signs, what can be done and how it can be treated.
Kelty Mental Health (BC Children’s Hospital) – Trauma and supporting children
Advocating for our children to succeed in their education can be done in many ways. Students and families are all unique and life has many circumstances that create additional challenges or barriers to education. There is no one solution for everyone. A student that is supported in any aspect of life where they face challenges has an increased chance of success.
The following list is a set of additional resources available to those in our communities that may assist supporting students and families navigate through different circumstances. Although we cannot recommend services or supports, we can provide direction to reliable information for families, caregivers and students to help make informed decisions about addressing challenges or barriers that can impact education.
Community Resources by Subject
General Support and Navigation
- 211
- BC 2‑1‑1 (call or text) – Connects callers with social, community, and government services province‑wide.
- 211 by United Way BC
- Trans Lifeline – Canada: (877) 330-6366
- HealthLinkBC:
- Call 8-1-1 to connect to supports near you
Student Safety
Report It Tool: Students can let schools know if something is wrong
erase: Resources to build safe and caring school communities
Mental Health
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310-Mental Health (BC Mental Health Support Line) – provides emotional support, information and referrals
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Phone: 310-6789 (no area code required)
- Website: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-and-substance-use/mental-health-supports-and-resources
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- Kid’s Help Phone
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Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free, 24/7)
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Text: Text CONNECT to 686868 for 24/7 text support
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Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
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Northern Health virtual and community mental health services 1-844-645-7811
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- BC Division (bc.cmha.ca) – Provides crisis information, youth supports, and mental health navigation tailored for BC.
- Northern BC Branch (northernbc.cmha.ca) – Provides crisis information, youth supports, and mental health navigation tailored for northern communities.
- Foundry BC – offers free, confidential mental health and wellness support (online and in person) for youth ages 12 to 24 Foundry BC
Crisis and Suicide Intervention
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text) – 24/7 Immediate support for emotional distress and suicide risk
- 1‑800‑SUICIDE (1‑800‑784‑2433) – Province wide suicide line
- Crisis Centre BC – 310-6789 – Distress lines and community education programs.
- Crisis Centre of Northern BC – crisis-centre.ca 1-888-562-1214 Youth Support Line: 250-564-8336 (text)/1-888-564-8336
Grief and Bereavement Resources
- Bereavement and Grief Support Line 1-877-779-2223 – Free grief‑specific emotional support and referrals. The helpline operates Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- BC Government: After a Death Supports – Includes grief resources, Indigenous supports, and bereavement and death bureaucracy navigation.
Indigenous‑Specific Crisis Supports
- KUU‑US Indigenous Crisis Line — Adults: 1‑800‑588‑8717; Youth: 250‑723‑2040 – for culturally aware support for Indigenous peoples
- Métis Crisis Line — 1‑833‑638‑4722 – Culturally specific support for Métis individuals and families.