Welcome to
Intercultural
Kootenays
Intercultural Kootenays aims to help build and maintain inclusive and non-discriminatory communities by addressing the root causes of racism, hate and discrimination and building intercultural competencies, while supporting people experiencing inequitable treatment. We believe everyone’s rights flow from the recognition of common humanity and dignity.
OUR MISSION
Address the root causes of racism, hate and discrimination in our communities by working to build intercultural competencies while supporting people experiencing inequitable treatment.
OUR VISION
Communities where all citizens live and work with dignity, equality, respect and intercultural competence.
Discrimination & Harrassment Prevention and Victim Support
Get Support
Intercultural Kootenays is here to listen, provide resources and support you as you choose the best option for you. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed discrmination or harassment, whether it occurred recently or in the distant past can get support with Intercultural Kootenays. Everyone who seeks support from Intercultural Kootenays will be treated with respect and dignity.
Our services are free, confidential, and available to all community members in the Kootenay region. We are here to support you.
Unfortunately, most discriminatory actions are not recorded and therefore this leads to problems being unidentified and solutions not being actively sought after. Help us, change this. Please note data collected from this report will be used for statistical purposes.
Discrimination Report
Report an Incident Here
If you are a victim or a witness, of racism or discrimination we can provide peer support and provide referrals to help in your recovery. To speak with a victim support worker please complete the report below. You are not alone. We are here to help.
Community Resources
Mental Health and Crisis Lines
310-6789
BC Mental Health Support Line: (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number). It’s free and available 24 hours a day.
1-800-SUICIDE-1-800-784-2433.
Suicide hotline: If you are in distress or worried about someone else. It’s free and available 24 hours a day.
Crisis Line Association of BC
1800SUICIDE (24 hours): 1-800-784-2433 310
Mental Health Support (24 hours): 310-6789
KUU-US Aboriginal Crisis Line
Toll Free (24 hours): 1-800-588-8717
Adult/Elders Crisis Line (24 hours): (250) 723-4050
Child/Youth Crisis Line (24 hours): (250) 723-2040
Youthspace.ca (NEED2 Suicide Prevention, Education & Support)
Youth Text (6pm-12am): (778) 783-0177
Youth Chat (6pm-12am): www.youthspace.ca
Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868
Provides kids and teens access to a professional counsellor by phone to discuss their issue or concern 24 hours a day.
VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808
If you or someone you know are a victim of crime and need more information or support, call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808 for toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.