Resources
Below is a list of various helplines that you can contact for immediate support and assistance. Whether you’re facing a crisis, need guidance on sensitive issues, or simply require information, these helplines are here to provide help.
Further Support
Crisis line
- National Suicide Crisis Helpline / Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide: 9-8-8 (call or text)
- BC Mental Health & Crisis Response / no area code needed: 310-6789
- BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-SUICIDE / 1-800-784-2433
- Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
Links to Other Support Services
- For Adults: CrisisCentreChat.ca
- For Youth: YouthinBC.com
- Other Crisis lines: CrisisLines.bc.ca
- First Nations Crisis lines: FNHA.ca
- For Dementia Support: Alzheimer.ca
- For Caregivers: FamilyCareGiversBC.ca
- Support groups for parents who have lost a child: TCFCanada.net
- Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223 or BCBH.ca
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