For Immediate Support (Crisis & Suicide)
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If things feel overwhelming, but you’re not in immediate danger, you can reach out to:
- Call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) – 24/7, free, confidential support across Canada
- 310-6789 (BC Mental Health Support Line) – no area code needed, 24/7 emotional support
- 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) – 24/7 crisis support across BC
- Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 – local, 24/7 support
Text & chat options:
- Text CONNECT to 686868 (Kids Help Phone) – 24/7
- Text 45645 (Talk Suicide Canada) – afternoon/evening hours
- Youth text support (under 30): 778-783-0177 (YouthSpace)
Indigenous-specific supports:
- KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717 (BC-wide, 24/7)
- Hope for Wellness: 1-855-242-3310 (phone & online chat, 24/7)
Reaching out can feel like the hardest step—but you deserve support in those moments.