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).
The Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
The Crisis Centre of BC is dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities. We are proud to care for residents living in the communities of Richmond, Vancouver, North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.