Crisis & Mental Health Support

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical medical attention, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Support

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

National 24/7 support for suicide or emotional distress.

Call/Text 9-8-8

1-800-SUICIDE

BC-wide support for those feeling suicidal or supporting others.

1-800-784-2433

Mental Health Support (310-6789)

24/7 emotional support and referral options in BC.

Call 310-6789

Vancouver & Lower Mainland Specific

Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT)

Community-led, trauma-informed mental health response.

South Asian Community Hub (SACH)

In-language services and counselling based in Surrey.

Visit SACH

Vancouver Black Therapy Foundation

Connecting Black individuals to free/low-cost therapy.

Visit Foundation

Indigenous Peoples Support

KUU-US Crisis Response

Culturally safe support for First Nations & Indigenous peoples.

Lamathut / IRSSS Crisis Line

Support for Residential School survivors and families in BC.

1-800-721-0066

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society

Outreach, cultural supports, and wellness programs.

1-888-403-3123

Specialized Services & Information

VictimLinkBC

Support for victims of crime, family, or sexual violence.

1-800-563-0808

BC Bereavement Helpline

Support for those coping with grief and loss.

1-877-779-2223

Gambling Support BC

Free resources for those struggling with gambling.

1-888-795-6111

QMUNITY (2SLGBTQIA+)

Free counselling and peer support for queer and trans lives.

Visit QMUNITY

HeadsUpGuys

UBC-based health resources for men fighting depression.

Visit Website

Anxiety Canada / MindShift

Self-help resources and CBT groups for anxiety.

Visit Website

Mental Health & Specialized Support

Mental Health Support Line

24/7 toll-free emotional support and information on referral options for mental health services in B.C.

BC Bereavement Helpline

Compassionate listening and referrals for those coping with grief and loss (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

BC Refugee Hub

An online toolkit including guides to mental health, illness, and trauma for refugees and claimants.

Reproductive Mental Health

Support for challenges before, during, and after pregnancy, including assessment and treatment.

Early Psychosis Intervention

Resources to help families understand psychosis, early intervention, and stage-appropriate treatments.

Gambling Support BC

24/7 free information and resources for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling.

Youth, Families & Seniors

Foundry Virtual BC

Health and social services for youth aged 12-24.

foundrybc.ca

Kids Help Phone

24/7 counselling for youth under 20.

1-800-668-6868

Seniors Abuse & Info Line (SAIL)

Confidential support for seniors' well-being in BC.

1-866-437-1940