EMERGENCY, SECURITY & CRISIS CONTACTS

Emergency: RCMP, fire department, or ambulance

Dial 9-1-1, 24 hours, 7 days/week

- For urgent medical attention, crimes or fires in progress

Non-Emergency RCMP

(250) 748-5522, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

- Report a crime after it has occurred, report suspicious/illegal activities.

Cowichan Tribes Enforcement Officers

(236) 800-4023 | enforcement[@]cowichantribes.com 

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

- Report bylaw infractions, including animal welfare concerns, illegal dumping, squatting/encampments, fireworks, etc.

Cowichan Tribes Security Guardians

(250) 732-1449 |security[@]cowichantribes.com 

Fall/Winter: 4:00 pm – 12: 00 am Spring/Summer: 9:00 pm-5:00 am (7 days/week)

- Report/request assistance related to public nuisances, trespassing, vandalism, property damage or theft.

Cowichan Tribes Emergency Management

(250) 732-1475 |emergency[@]cowichantribes.com, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

- Ask questions around emergency preparedness, sign up as a volunteer.

- During extreme weather events, Emergency Management can be reached at: (250) 715-3333.

Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre

(250) 746-6184, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30pm

- For mental health, addictions, or other health questions and counselling

- For 24/7 medical advice: call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC)

- KUU-US Crisis line (24/7): 1-800-588-8717

- Vancouver Island Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-494-3888

Children at risk 

Lulum'utul Smun'eem: (250) 746-1002 ​​​​​​​

24 Hour Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (no area code required)

Sustainable Housing

(250) 715-3302, (24/7)

Infrastructure Emergency

(250) 252-0453 (water mains, lift stations)