Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT)

The Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT) includes mental health clinicians, psychiatric nurses, child and youth counsellors and plain clothed police officers. This collaborative team serves southern Vancouver Island, including Sooke, Port Renfrew, South Malahat and Sidney, and provides phone consultation to the Southern Gulf Islands. 

Services

  • Crisis response
  • Mental health and substance use assessment and support
  • Consultation for planning and support
  • Referral and connection to services

General Information on Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT)

Referral Required?
Required
How to get a Referral

Call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 and ask to speak with the Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team in your community.

Hours of Operation

Daily from 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.

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