Mental Health Resources, Supports, and Services
Please note, in an emergency:
if you are afraid for your physical safety or if you feel suicidal, please call 9-1-1 for assistance or go to your nearest
hospital emergency department.
Crisis Lines and Helplines
Crisis Line for Greater Vancouver area
(24-hours, 7 days a week)
604-872-3311
Support is also available through online chat at https://crisiscentrechat.ca/
Suicide Support Line, BC wide
(24-hours)
1-800-SUICIDE
Senior’s Distress
(24-hours)
604-872-1234
Help Line for Childre
(24-hours)
604-310-1234
(or toll-free at 1-800-663-9122)
For children and youth who are in danger, or who feel unsafe, afraid, or confused, or who simply want to talk to someone. Adults and caregivers who have reason to believe that a child is, has been, or is likely to be abused or neglected should also report their concerns to this line.
Kids Help Phone
(24-hours)
1-800-668-6868
or
(Text CONNECT to 686868)
or online chat at https://kidshelpphone.ca/Free
and confidential counselling and referral service
to support young people ages 5 to 20 years old.
Battered Women Support
Services Crisis Line
(Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
& Wednesdays 10am – 8pm)
604-687-1867
(or toll-free 1-855-687-1868)
Rape Crisis Line (WAVAW)
(24-hours)
604-255-6344
VictimLinkBC
(24-hours)
1-800-563-0808
(or text 604-836-6381)
24-hour telephone help line providing crisis support in
130 languages. VictimLink BC can connect you to Safe emergency shelter, counselling programs and other
treatment and healing programs.
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
1-833-900-1010
The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive
tips from the public.
Youthspace.ca
(6pm-midnight, 365 days a year)
Text 778-783-0177 or online chat
A free and confidential online crisis & emotional support chat for Canadian youth up to 30 years of age to access emotional support, resources, and crisis response services.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
(24-hours)
1-855-242-3310 or online chat
24-hour culturally-aware helpline, offering immediate help
to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
The KU-US Crisis Response Service
(24-hours)
1-800-588-8717
Provides culturally-aware crisis support to Indigenous people in B.C.
Ministry of Social Development & Social Innovation – After-Hours Emergency Line
604-660-3194 or 1-866-660-3194
Provides after-hours emergency service at times of personal or family crisis related to basic necessities (food, shelter, medical transportation, and prescription drugs).
Prideline (LGBTQIA2+ Helpline) Available weeknights (Monday to Friday) from 7pm to 10pm
1-800-566-1170 toll-free in BC or
604-684-6869 in the Lower Mainland
Qmunity is a Vancouver-based resource centre offering community services and programs that celebrate, support and enhance the diverse cultures of queer communities throughout British Columbia.
BC Bereavement Helpline
(Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm):
604-738-9950
(or toll-free: 1-877-779-2223)
Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-795-6111 (Deaf and hard of hearing callers call collect: 604-875-0885)
A province-wide information and referral service for anyone who is adversely affected by their own, or another's gambling habits.
Other Resources
Qmunity, BC's Queer Resource Centre 604-684-5307 (ext. 112)
VPD Victim Support Services
(Monday - Friday, 7am to 6pm)
604-717-2737 ext. 4
vpd.vsu@vpd.ca
Women Against Violence Against Women
604-244-6344
Free counselling, Aboriginal program, victim services, and
24-hour crisis line.
Trans Care BC
1-866-999-1514
Heads Up Guys
A resource for supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success.
B.C. Men's Resource Centre
604-878-9033
B.C. Society for Male Survivors
of Sexual Abuse
604-682-6482
Legal Aid BC
604-408-2172
Provides a range of free legal aid services (information, advice, and representation) for folks experiencing low income.
Not-for-profit low-cost grocery markets for people who meet low-income criteria: Call or text 2-1-1 and ask an agent to provide you with information on the nearest social service agency (e.g. local charity, a non-profit organization, school, church, healthcare practitioner, or a registered clinical counsellor) who can refer you for a Quest client card to be able to access low-cost groceries.