Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line — VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture)

Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line — VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) offers mental health support for people in Kelowna, listed on HelpKelowna. The page below shows what's offered, who qualifies, and how to get connected.

Categories: Mental Health, Newcomers

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Quick Facts

Who it's for

Adult

How to access

Phone, Email

Location

Kelowna

Delivery

Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)

Information last updated

October 6, 2026

A province-wide phone line run by VAST, BC's largest centre for refugee mental health. VAST helps refugees and other newcomers who have lived through torture, trauma and political violence. ▸ What VAST offers: • One-on-one counselling (in person and online) in English, Spanish and Farsi, with interpretation in 23 languages. • Group support. • Assessment letters for refugee claims, when a lawyer asks. • Through the line, consultation and referrals for sponsorship groups. ▸ Contact: • Refugee Mental Health Line: 1-888-619-8636 • Email: referrals@vastbc.ca

Contact Information

Address

Phone service - Province-wide

Phone

1-888-619-8636

Email

referrals@vastbc.ca

Website

https://www.vastbc.ca/

Access

Phone, Email

Service Area

Anywhere in BC

Also known as: VAST, refugee mental health, torture survivors, trauma counselling newcomers

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