Support resources

  • BC Crisis Centre Programs

    If you are in crisis, distress, or having thoughts of suicide, help is available! The Crisis Centre of BC is here to listen, here to help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Contact:

    Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433

    Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789

    Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311

    Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311

    Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1 am)

    Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1 am)

  • bc211

    bc211 is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing free information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC. Their help line services include 211, the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS), the Gambling Support Line BC, VictimLink BC, and the Youth Against Violence Line.

    F0r information about and referral to a broad range of programs and services, including:
    - basic needs like food and shelter
    - mental health and addictions support
    - legal and financial assistance
    - support for seniors, and much more.

    Help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 211.

  • VictimLinkBC

    1-800-563-0808

    Toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Can be accessed by calling / texting / sending an email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca.

    It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.

    VictimLinkBC provides service in up to 150 languages, including many North American Aboriginal languages.

  • Crisis Services Canada

    A list of local distress centre and crisis organizations - Canada-wide.

    Connecting with Crisis Services Canada can help you find strategies to cope and link you to local resources.

    Call toll-free anytime at 1.833.456.4566 or text them at 45645 between 4 pm - 12 am ET.

  • Wellness Together

    1-866-585-0445

    https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA

    FOR NON-EMERGENCY COUNSELLING

    Mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad. Always free and virtual, 24/7.

  • Notes

    These resources are limited to residents of so-called BC and Canada.

    We strive to offer support and better accessibility where we can. If you have suggestions, please contact us, and thank you in advance for getting in touch.