BC Crisis & Mental Health Support Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7. Please reach out to one of the following resources.
Immediate Crisis Support
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 for free, 24/7 support across Canada.
More info: 988.ca9-1-1
For life-threatening emergencies.
Province-Wide (British Columbia)
310 Mental Health Support
24/7 confidential emotional support. No area code needed.
Call: 310-6789
More info: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca1-800-SUICIDE
24/7 support for people experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Call: 1-800-784-2433
More info: Crisis Lines – CMHA BC
Vancouver & Coastal Health Region
Vancouver Crisis Centre
Provides emotional support for individuals in crisis.
Call: 1-800-784-2433 (24/7)
More info: crisiscentre.bc.caAccess & Assessment Centre (AAC) - Vancouver General Hospital
Mental health crisis support for Vancouver residents.
Call: 604-675-3700
More info: Vancouver Coastal Health
Fraser Health Region
Fraser Health Crisis Line
24/7 support for people in distress.
Call: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444
More info: fraserhealth.ca
Vancouver Island (Victoria & Surrounding Areas)
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention, and community resource information.
Call: 1-888-494-3888
More info: vicrisis.ca
Interior & Northern BC
Interior Crisis Line (Kelowna, Kamloops, and surrounding areas)
Call: 1-888-353-2273 (24/7)
More info: interiorcrisisline.comNorthern BC Crisis Line
Call: 1-888-562-1214 (24/7)
More info: crisis-centre.ca
Indigenous-Specific Support
KUU-US Crisis Line (Indigenous-Specific)
24/7 culturally safe crisis support.
Call: 1-800-588-8717
More info: kuu-uscrisisline.comHope for Wellness Helpline
24/7 mental health support for Indigenous peoples.
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Chat: hopeforwellness.ca
Youth & Family Support
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for youth across Canada.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
More info: kidshelpphone.caFoundry BC (Youth Mental Health)
Access to mental health support, substance use services, and primary care for youth (ages 12-24).
More info: foundrybc.ca
Non-Emergency Mental Health Support
Here2Talk (BC Post-Secondary Students)
24/7 confidential mental health and wellness support for students in BC.
Call: 1-877-857-3397
More info: here2talk.caWellness Together Canada
Free and confidential mental health and substance use support available 24/7.
Call: 1-866-585-0445
More info: wellnesstogether.ca
