For immediate mental health support

If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, call 911

  • BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (No area code required).

    • Emotional support and resources for mental health & substance misuse.

  • Crisis Services Canada:1-833-456-4566 (A 24/7 hotline for anyone thinking about or affected by suicide).

    • Text: 45645 (Available 4 pm-midnight ET. Standard text messaging rates apply).

  • Drug and Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911 (Available 24 hours)

    • Call if you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance.

  • Here2Talk: 1-877-857-3397 (24-hour support for BC postsecondary students).

  • Seniors' Distress Line: 604-872-1234 (24-hour support for seniors and people who are concerned about an older adult).

  • Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24 hours, toll free)

    • Text: 45645 (Available 4 pm-midnight ET, standard text messaging rates apply)

    • 24 hour support line for anyone thinking of or affected by suicide.

  • VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808 (call toll-free or text, available 24/7)

    • Email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca

    • Provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.