If you are in urgent need of help, there are crisis lines available 24 hours a day. Support is anonymous.
YouthInBC
A free online crisis, suicide prevention, and emotional support service.
Available 24/7 for youth under 25.
Call Toll Free or Text 988
Kids Help Phone
Canada’s e-mental health service offering resources and free, multilingual and confidential support to young people.
Available 24/7.
Call Toll Free 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868
KUU-US Crisis Line
BC-wide Indigenous crisis and support line.
Available 24/7.
Call Toll Free 1-800-588-8717
YOUTH 250-723-2040 | ADULT 250-723-4050
MÉTIS 1-833-638-4722 (1-833-MétisBC)
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
A dedicated space where your feelings are heard, valued, and respected.
Available 24/7 to youth and adults.
Call Toll Free 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Suicide Crisis Helpline
National Crisis Line designed to support individuals in crisis.
Available 27/7 across Canada
Call Toll Free or Text 9-8-8
BC Mental Health Support Line
For emotional support, information and resources on mental health.
This service is available 24/7 and is toll-free anywhere in BC.
Call Toll Free 310-6789 (no area code needed).
Black Youth Helpline
Nationwide Multicultural Helpline and connection to support services.
This service is available everyday 9AM-10PM.
Toll Free 1-833-294-8650 or Call 416-285-9944
QChat
A peer support line and resource database for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in BC.
Available 6PM – 9PM PST, every night except Fri.
Call Toll Free 1-855-956-1777 Text 250-800-9036 or Chat
Racist Incident Helpline
A helpline for those who have experienced or witnessed racism in BC.
Available 9AM – 5PM PST, Mon- Fri, in 240 languages.
Call Toll Free 1-833-457-5463