Crisis Support Resources
Call or text 9-8-8 to access bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support. The service is free and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
24/7 Crisis & Mental Health Support Centre | British Columbia
Phone: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Available for anyone considering suicide or in emotional distress.
Chat: Crisis Centre BC | available daily from noon to 1 a.m.
Youth in BC Chat: Youth in BC | support for youth available daily from noon to 1 a.m.
Mental Health Support Line | British Columbia
Phone: 310-6789 (no area code needed)
For mental health support, information, and resources across British Columbia.
Kids Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
For youth under 20 needing mental health support.
Text: CONNECT to 686868
For free 24/7 text-based support.
Chat: Kids Help Phone
Chat support available online
KUU-US Crisis Line Society (for Indigenous Peoples)
Phone: 1-800-588-8717
Offers culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous individuals, youth, and elders.
Emergency Services
Phone: 9-1-1
Immediately call for urgent medical or mental health emergencies requiring intervention.