Crisis support

In crisis, or having thoughts of suicide? Call or text‍ ‍9-8-8

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.

Additional resources

  • Crisis Centre BC - British Columbia Mental Health & Crisis Response: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

  • Trans Lifeline's Hotline: peer support by trans people for our trans/questioning peers.

    • Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you're not in a crisis or if you're not sure you're trans.

    • USA (877) 565-8860 | Canada: (877) 330-6366

  • 2025 Vancouver car attack - Support United Way BC’s Kapwa Strong Fund.

    • United Way BC will walk with Vancouver’s Filipino community for the days, weeks, and months to come.

    • 100% of your donation to United Way BC will help provide immediate assistance, counseling & trauma services, and other critical support as the community begins to heal.

  • MindMapBC: find help you can trust!

    • In crisis? If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) any time of day or night. | Crisis resources page

    • If you are outside the province of BC you can use a worldwide listing of suicide help lines to find support now.

  • Government of Canada: Mental health support

  • For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples

  • Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL - Seniors First BC) is a confidential information line for older adults and those who care about them to speak to a professional intake worker about abuse, mistreatment and any issues that impact the health and well-being of older adults in B.C.

    • If you are calling SAIL from the Lower Mainland, please call 1-604-437-1940.

    • For callers located in the rest of B.C. please call toll-free 1-866-437-1940.

    • SAIL is available on weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

    • Language interpretation is available.