Crisis and Immediate Help

If you or somebody you know is in crisis, please reach out right away.
 

Crisis lines: 

• 988 National Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Available in English or French to call or text for anybody in Canada

• 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC 

  • Available by phone in up to 140 languages for anybody in British Columbia

• 1-800-588-8717 BC KUU-US Indigenous Crisis and Support Line 

  • Available by phone for Indigenous individuals in British Columbia

• 310-6789 (no area code) BC Crisis Line

  • Available by phone for anybody in British Columbia 

• 604-872-3311 Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line

  • Available by phone for residents in the Vancouver Coastal region 

• 1-800-668-6868 Kids Help Phone 

  • Available by phone, text, and online for young people across Canada including children, teens, and young adults

• 1-833-Metis-BC (1-833-638-4722) Métis Crisis Line

  • Available by phone for Métis individuals in British Columbia 

These services are all confidential, free, and available 24/7.

In an emergency situation, do not hesitate to go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.