Resources
Key support services, emergency contacts, and community resources for the Yukon.
Guides
Surviving in the Yukon
A comprehensive directory of free and low-cost goods and services available throughout Whitehorse and regional Yukon communities. It covers a wide range of essential supports—including emergency crisis lifelines, food programs, shelters, healthcare, harm reduction, legal aid, clothing, household goods, public utilities (showers, laundry, Wi-Fi), transit, and Yukon First Nation offices.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Immediate Assistance
Individual can ask to access/request CAR 867 via the 9-1-1 number for mental health crisis/support
9-1-1
24/7 services.
Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH)
Medical and emergency services
867-393-8700
5 Hospital Rd
24/7 services
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Emotional, medical, and legal support
1-844-967-7275
24/7 services
RCMP
Individual can ask to access/request CAR 867 via the RCMP number for mental health crisis/support.
867-667-5551
Monday to Friday
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free and confidential support
9-8-8
24/7 services / call or text
N.O.R.S. : National Overdose Response Services
Free and confidential support for when you plan on using by yourself
1-888-688-NORS (6677)
24/7
National Indian Residential School -Crisis Line
Provides emotional and crisis support and referral for former Residential School survivors and their families.
Toll Free: 1-866-925-4419
24/7 services
Canadian Mental Health - Crisis Line
Free and confidential support
888-353-2273
867-668-6429
Yukon Distress & Support Line
Free and confidential support
844-533-3030
24/7
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Free and confidential support
1-855-242-3310
24/7
Kaushee's Place – Crisis Line
Women shelter
867-668-5733
24/7
Outreach Van
Harm reduction supplies, STI testing, snacks, clothes, first aid, connection, and more.
867-334-1647
7 days a week 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Moccasin Mobile Outreach Van
Harm reduction supplies, clothes, snacks, hot beverages, connection, and more.
867-336-3166
7 days a week, 8 pm to 2 am
Youth Emergency Shelter / Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
Youth Center and youth shelter
867-633-7699