24/7 Crisis AND EMERGENCY
Helplines
Emergency and crisis helplines are a vital resource providing immediate assistance to individuals experiencing crises. They offer emergency response, emotional support, information and referrals and crisis intervention. These are a lifeline for those in need, ensuring you are not alone during your most challenging moments.
310 Mental Health Support
Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health challenges.
310-6789 (No Area Code Needed)
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service
Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies.
1-800-663-1441
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
Provides a confidential, 24-hour toll-free crisis line for people who are feeling suicidal, are concerned for someone who might be suicidal, or for emotional support.
1800SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
Battered Women Support Society Crisis Line
Immediate, short-term help to survivors of violence in intimate relationships, childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
1-855-687-1868
HealthLinkBC
Can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.
Anywhere in BC: 8-1-1
TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired): 7-1-1
KUU-US Crisis Line
Crisis support and intervention for indigenous people throughout the province of British Columbia.
250-723-4050 (Adults)
250-723-2040 (Youth)
National Suicide Crisis Helpline
When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.
9-8-8 (call or text)
Opioid Treatment Access Line
Provides confidential and same-day access to treatment medication for people throughout BC with opioid use disorder to prevent withdrawals, reduce cravings and the risk of overdoses.
1-833-804-8111
Problem Gambling Help Line
A 24-hour information and referral service for anyone who is adversely affected by a gambling habit (their own, or that of someone else).
1-888-795-6111
TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired): 604-875-0885
Seniors Distress Line
604-872-1234
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
Operated by the Vancouver Island Crisis Society. 24/7 support, crisis intervention, information and resources.
1-888-494-3888
vicrisis.ca (Chat)
(250) 800-3806 (Text)
VictimLINK
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.