Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Response - Nelson Area

Responds to those experiencing an acute mental health or substance use crisis with the primary focus to engage with and connect clients to services.

Provides crisis intervention, including assessment and linkages to appropriate community and hospital resources. 

When the service is unavailable, contact the Interior Crisis Line Network: 1-888-353-CARE(2273) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Address / Contact Info

Interior Health Nelson Mental Health and Substance Use Services Downtown MHSU Vernon Street Centre
201 - 514 Vernon Street Nelson, BCV1L 4E7

Phone Numbers

Crisis Response Nurse: (250) 505-7268
Downtown Nelson MHSU Office: (250) 505-7248
MHSU Single Access #: 310-MHSU (6478)
Fax: (250) 505-7246

Hours of Operation

Crisis Response Nurse: 7 days/week: 8:30am - 4:30pm except statutory holidays

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Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedNelson Area & Slocan Valley

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 29 Aug 2025.