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.
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
BC Pain Hotline: (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) 1-833-261-PAIN (7246).
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
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
Information Lines
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)
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