Crisis lines, help lines, and online chat platforms
Everyone
- Call the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (always open)
- Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) to talk with a trained volunteer (always open)
- For a list of local crisis lines, visit crisislines.bc.ca
Adults
Older adults
- Call the Seniors Distress Line at 604-872-1234 (always open)
Young people
- Chat online with a volunteer at www.YouthinBC.com (daily between noon and 1:00am)
- For young people to age 20, you can talk to a counsellor through Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or chat at kidshelpphone.ca (always open)
- Text WELLNESS to 686868 for crisis support through Wellness Together Canada
Family caregivers
- Talk to a Family Caregivers of BC supporter through the Caregiver Support Line at 1-877-520-3267 (Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm)
Healthcare providers
- The Mobile Response Team is available 24/7 to support the mental well-being and psychological safety of frontline healthcare workers who are experiencing distress and mental health concerns in response to COVID-19. Call 1-888-686-3022 or email MRT@phsa.ca
- Text FRONTLINE to 741741 for crisis support through Wellness Together Canada
Indigenous people
- 24 Hour Crisis Line from KUU-US Crisis Line Society: adults and Elders can call 250-723-4050 and children and youth can call 250-723-2040 to talk to someone at any time. Visit www.kuu-uscrisisline.com for more information