Information and Resources
For crisis and additional support. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency,
please seek urgent care at your local hospital or by calling 911.
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For a mobile crisis team that may be available in your area:
https://crcl.ca/#link-cards
Crisis Lines (24/7)
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
WAVAW rape crisis line: 604-255-6344
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
LGBTQ Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
KUU-US Youth Line: 250-723-2040
KUU-US Adult Line: 250-723-4050
Métis Crisis Line 1-833-MÉTIS-BC (1-833-638-4722)
Crisis Lines (Most are 24/7)
National Suicide Hotline 24/7: Call or text 9-8-8
BC Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911
Alcohol and Drug Information & Referrals: 1-800-663-1441
Vancouver Child and Adolescent Response Team: 604-874-2300
Fraser Health START Team (For under 18): 1-844-782-7811
Kelowna Community Response Team: 250-212-8533
South Vancouver Island Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT) 1-888-494-3888
Central Vancouver Island Crisis Response Team: 250-739-5710
Salal Sexualized Violence Support Line: 604-255-6344
Mental Health Support Line: (no area code) 310-6789
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
LGBTQ Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
​Miscarriage and Abortion Support Hotline: (5am-10pm) Call or text 1-833-246-2632
BWSS Crisis and Intake Line (for Intimate Partner Violence, childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault): 1.855.687.1868
After Abortion Support Textline: 617-749-2948
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Warmline: (Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm MT) 1-888-910-1551
Toll-free Spiritual Care Line (Pro-Choice) 1-888-717-5010
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Indigenous Crisis and Support Line: 1-800-588-8717
Hope For Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
KUU-US Youth Line: 250-723-2040
KUU-US Adult Line: 250-723-4050
Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-MÉTIS-BC (1-833-638-4722)
MMIWG National Inquiry's support phone line: 1-844-413-6649
Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
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Kid’s Help Phone: (for under age 20) ​1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Bereavement Helpline: (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) contact@bcbh.ca or toll-free at 1-877-779-2223
Nurse Helpline: for health questions (24/7): 811​
Nisa Helpline for Muslim Women & Girls : 8 AM – 12AM ET +1 888 711 6472
Naseeha Muslim Mental Health Helpline: 1 (866) 627-3342
​Christian-Based Supportive Listening Line: (9am-9pm) 1-888-852-9099
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Information Lines​
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For BC General Information (Food, Shelters, Addiction, Disability, Health Care and much more): 211
VictimLinkBC: ​1-800-563-0808
(information, referral and crisis supports to victims of family violence, crime and more)
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Find transition houses and more: https://endingviolence.org/services-directory/
If you a non-offender and are concerned about a sexual interest in children: (Noon-6pm EST) 1-833-703-3303
National Eating Disorder Information Centre: 1-866-633-4220
Alcohol and Drug information and referral service: 1-800-663-1441
Seniors Abuse and Information line (8am-8pm): 1-855-306-1443
Harm reduction: Toward the Heart
Disability advocacy: Disability Alliance BC
BC Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Victim Services: vscoordinator@bc-malesurvivors.com
Psychosis support: Hearing Voices Network
Chat Lines
Available 12pm-1am in BC and Yukon:
For youth: www.YouthinBC.com
For adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca
Other Resources:
VictimLink BC: 1-800-563-0808
South Asian Helpline: (604) 373-4000
If you've been impacted by anti-API hate: https://www.covidracism.ca/
For help connecting to local resources: 811