Immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgmental, confidential support and follow-up through 24/7 phone lines and online services. Education and training programs that promote mental wellness and equip schools, organizations and communities to assist people at risk of suicide.
Anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
S.E.L.F. Tool Kit for Adolescents
An interactive tool for children and their care providers to identify stressors, early warning signs, and tools to feel better. Includes a personal safety plan and safety plan for passes.
PLEO (Parents Life Line of Eastern Ontario)
An organization based in Ontario, with online resources on supporting suicidal youth from a parent perspective.
The Be Safe app helps to create a safety plan, find local resources for support and to be prepared if you find yourself in a crisis.
Information on medications, resources for parents and forms to monitor response to medications and side effects.
Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people.
1-800-668-6868 or Text to 686868
First Nations Health Authority
Kuu-us Crisis Line Society provides crisis services for Indigenous people across BC.
Crisis Line 1-800-588-8717 (Toll Free) Adults/Elders line 250-723-4050 Youth line 250-723-2040
Métis Crisis Line- 1-833-638-4722
Resources
Short Term Assessment Response Team
(1-844-782-7811)
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604-951-8855 / 1-877-820-7444
Interior Crisis Line 1-888-353-2273 or 1-800-784-2433
Mental Health Services for Children & Youth
Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT)
Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 Ask to speak with IMCRT
High Risk Team – 250-952-5073
A specialized suicide risk team within Child and Youth Mental Health and Ministry of Children and Family Development. Provides assessment and short-term therapy to children and youth ages 18 and under, living in the Greater Victoria area, who have made a suicide attempt or may be at risk of doing so.
Northern BC Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
Child & Youth Urgent Response Mental Health Services
Child & Adolescent Response Team (CART) (604) 874-2300
Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
CRISIS SUPPORT NUMBERS TO PHONE/TEXT:
- Crisis Centre B.C. – You can call/text 9-8-8 if experiencing thoughts of suicide, or call 310-6789 if experiencing a mental health crisis.
- KUU-US Crisis Line Society – phone 1-800-588-8717 (Crisis Intervention and Crisis Services for all Indigenous people across BC)
- Kids Help Phone – text 6-8-6-8-6-8
