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If you need help right away, try one of these emergency supports. And if you or someone close to you is having a medical emergency, such as an overdose, call emergency services as soon as possible.

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1-800-SUICIDE

Call 1-800-SUICIDE if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. Free and confidential help.

Available B.C. wide

310 Mental Health Support

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.

KUU-US Crisis Response Service

Culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous youth and adults in B.C.

Available B.C. wide

Trans Lifeline Hotline

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a free peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

Available B.C. wide

VictimLink BC

211 British Columbia Services Society

Province-wide, toll-free, confidential telephone service to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence including: sexual assault, violence in relationships, elder abuse, sudden death of a loved one, break and enter, and victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.

Victim service workers provide information, referrals and crisis support including: community, social, health, justice and government resources; victim services; transition houses; counselling resources, and information about the justice system.

Available B.C. wide

YouthInBC - Chat Line

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Provides a web-based hotline for BC youth in distress. The service is provided through a live chat function and email. The website also provides resources and information on youth mental health issues, as well as links to the crisis intervention telephone line.

Available B.C. wide

Youth Against Violence Line

211 British Columbia Services Society

Provides trained support workers who talk with young people and concerned adults about bullying, gang activity, sexual exploitation, harassment, and many other youth-related issues. Information is safe, confidential and anonymous.

Support workers are available by telephone, email or texting. Concerned parents, teachers, caregivers, service providers and others are also welcome to call for information and assistance.

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