If You or Someone You Know is in Crisis

If you're in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7 Crisis Support Lines

Reach out to access 24/7 support by phone or text:

• 988 SUICIDE CRISIS LINE: Call or text 9-8-8 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. 
• KIDS HELP PHONE: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for confidential & anonymous support from trained responders for kids & youth.
• INTERIOR CRISIS LINE: Call 1-888-353-2273 for emotional support & resources for anyone in crisis. 
• 310 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: Call 310-6789 for support & resources specific to mental health & substance use.
• KUU-US CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICE: Call 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.
• TRANS LIFELINE: Call 1-877-330-6366 for emotional support & resources for trans people in BC. 
• VICTIM LINK BC: Call 1-800-563-0808 for information & referral services for all victims of crime & immediate crisis support to victims of family & sexual violence.
• ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE: Whether it’s for yourself or someone you care about, call 1-800-663-1441 for information, options & support. They can refer to a full range of counseling & treatment services across BC.

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