Resources for 24/7 Support
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), or call your local crisis centre. https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/ crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance):
Call 911
Call if you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm.
Suicide Helpline
1-800-784-2433
Call if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.
Crisis Centre BC
310-6789 (no area code needed)
For emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. ​
Trans Lifeline
Canada (877) 330-6366
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
VictimLink
1-800-563-0808
Crisis support for anyone who has experienced violence, 24 hrs/day
Vancouver General Hospital Sexual Assault Service
(604) 875-2881
Sexual assault services (SAS) provide a specially trained team of women nurses, nurse examiners, doctors and counsellors that provide care 24 hours a day.
Women Against Violence Against Women Crisis Line
604-255-6344
Serves women and marginalized genders, 24 hrs/day
Kids Help Phone
Text CONNECT to 686868 to talk to a crisis responder
Canada’s only 24/7 national service offering bilingual (English and French) professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people.
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society
Adults/Elders line 250-723-4050
Youth line 250-723-2040
toll free 1-800-588-871
Provides crisis services for Indigenous people across BC.