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If you need help, support is here for you. Remember, you are not alone. 

For immediate support

• Call 9-1-1 for help right away – Fire, Police, and/or Ambulance  or go to your local emergency medical centre
• Suicide Crisis Helplines: Text or call 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) in BC, both available 24/7. 
• Mental Health Support Line: For immediate mental health support or referral, call 310-6789 (no area code) 24 hours a day. 
• CRCL: Crisis Response. Community Led: CRCL, pronounced ‘circle’ and formerly known as Peer Assisted Care Teams (PACT) is a mobile, community-led service that provides mental health support to people 13 years and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis. CRCL is available in North West Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster, Prince George, Comox Valley, and is coming soon to Kamloops. Learn more at CRCL.ca 

Are you concerned about someone else?

If you think that someone else is experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1 or If the other person is willing, you can also take them to a local emergency medical centre. 

If someone shares thoughts of self-harm or suicide and you don’t know how serious the situation is, call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) in BC. It’s better to ask for help — don’t wait, support is available. 

CRCL: Crisis Response. Community Led: A CRCL dispatcher will answer and assess your incoming call or text. If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis that could benefit from in-person support, CRCL will send a team of trained crisis responders to reduce distress, provide safety and support, help with referrals to other services and offer post-crisis follow-up.  Find CRCL in your community. 

If you just need someone to talk to, there is help available:

For everyone

BC Mental Health Support Line
Call 310-6789 (no area code). The BC Mental Health Support Line can help when you’re really upset or scared, but you can also call if you just need to talk with someone. They can also connect you to help in your community. It’s free, anonymous, confidential and available 24/7.

9-8-8 National Suicide Crisis Helpline/ Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide
Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with someone on matters of emotional distress or thoughts of suicide. This phone line provides free access to 24/7 emotional, and crisis support in English or French.

BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
Call 1-800-SUICIDE. It stands for 1-800-784-2433. This phone line provides confidential support for people who are in crisis, are really upset or scared, or have thoughts of suicide or self-harm. You can also call this number if you are concerned about someone else’s mental health.

For Indigenous people

For young people

Kid’s Help Phone
Visit kidshelpphone.ca or call 1-800-668-6868. For kids and teens (ages 20 and under), professional counsellors are available to help, 24 hours a day. It’s free, confidential and anonymous.

For older adults

BC Seniors’ Distress Line
Call 604-872-1234 to talk with a crisis responder. It’s available 24/7. This is also available to anyone who is concerned about an older adult.

For people who use substances

BC Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service
Call 1-800-663-1441 (604-660-9382 in the Lower Mainland) for information about substance use treatments or supports in your area.

Updated March 18, 2025