Yukon

On this page, we have listed several resources in this community which are there to care for you. This list is not exhaustive, but it can serve as a bridge to help. It was collected in honor of your story and the stories of people around you. We encourage you to remember your journey is unique—and that every step forward is worth it.

LOCAL

Yukon Distress & Support Line
(844) 533-3030
Caring, non-judgemental and trained volunteers apply the active listening model, which encourages individuals to help themselves by exploring their feelings and their options. Volunteers available from 7pm-12am.

NATIONAL

Canadian Mental Health Crisis Line
(888) 353-2273

Crisis Society Mental Health Line
310-6789 (no area code needed)

24-Hour Crisis Line
(403) 266-HELP (toll free)

Mental Health Help Line
(877) 303-2642 (toll free)

911 AND ANY LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM ARE ALSO GREAT RESOURCES IN TIMES OF CRISIS.

LOCAL TREATMENT RESOURCES

To obtain more local mental health referrals in Northwest Territories, dial 211 or visit 211.org.

Many Rivers Counselling & Support Services*
ManyRivers.yk.ca
4071 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1H3
(867) 667-2970

Ignite Counselling
IgniteCounselling.ca
1-3089 Third Ave Whitehorse
Yukon Y1A 5B3
(867) 668-5498

* Clinics or counselors that offer low-to-no cost counseling services or a sliding scale fee

SUPPORT GROUPS

There are support groups that exist for a variety of struggles in addition to these listed here.

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA.org
BCYukonAA.org
info@bcyukonaa.org

Narcotics Anonymous
NA.org
canaacna.org/

Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon.AlaTeen.org

Nar-Anon Family Groups
NarAnon.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA.ca/
CMHA.ca
Offers support groups and resources for families and individuals struggling with mental health.

In The Rooms
InTheRooms.com
Free worldwide directory of anonymous 12-step meetings for those seeking help or in recovery, as well as friends and family of people in recovery

The Erika Legacy Foundation firmly believes in the power and efficacy of treatment, however you are responsible for interviewing and selecting the provider or treatment. We firmly suggest you choose licensed, highly reputable mental health providers. Our list has been compiled of a sampling of high quality, highly regarded and licensed providers. As The Erika Legacy Foundation does not provide treatment services, The Erika Legacy Foundation cannot accept responsibility for any of the services provided by these or any other providers.

If there is a resource you would recommend adding, please email info@erikalegacy.com