Resources

Navigating mental health concerns can be an intimidating process and we understand that it can be hard to find the right support and information in order to do so. That’s why we've assembled a collection of free and low cost mental health resources in one easily accessible place. Here, you will find contacts for crisis intervention and 24/7 mental health support, access to support groups, networks, and trusted referrals. Whether you are just beginning this path or have already embarked on it, these tools can help you identify the right kind of care and provide valuable assistance along the way. 

We are also here for you if you need someone to connect with; know that you are not alone.

SUICIDE HOTLINES

1-800-SUICIDE, BC-wide, 24/7.

Talk Suicide - National Suicide Hotline. 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text: 45645 (1-9pm), PT

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC - 24/7: Phone 604-872-3311 (Vancouver) or 1-866-661-3311 (toll free); Chat (noon-1am): /crisiscentrechat.ca or youth chat: youthinbc.com

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

Mental Health Support Line - Connect to a crisis line with no busy signal, 24/7 - 310-6789 (no area code) 

Health Link BC - Nurse Line - 24/7 - Phone: 8-1-1 or 7-1-1 (deaf or hard of hearing) 

Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) - 604-675-3700 Non-life-threatening mental health or addictions concerns for Vancouver residents - 7:30am-11pm, 7 days a week. Response times may vary. Phone or walk-in. 

Here2Talk - Registered BC post-secondary students only - 24/7 professional counselling and crisis support. 604-642-5212 or 1-800-857-3397. Ligne De Soutien En Français (French Support Line) - Monday-Friday 10am-6pm - 604-653-8213

The Affordable Therapy Network - A Directory of Therapists across Canada offering Reduced Rates, Low-Cost, and Sliding Scale fees. https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS / BIPOC

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line and Online Counselling - 24/7 Ph: 1-855-242-3310 Chat Line: hopeforwellness.ca 

KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line - 24/7 1- 800-588-8717 

National Residential School Crisis Line - 24/7 –1-866-925-4419

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Line - 24/7 - 1-844-413-6649 Metis Crisis Line - 24/7 - 1-833-METIS-BC (1-833-638-4722) 

Native Youth Crisis Hotline - 24/7 - 1-877-209-1266 

Black Youth Helpline - 6am-7pm PT - 1-833-294-8650 

Chinese/Korean/Farsi-Dari Help Lines - 10am-10pm. Cantonese: 604-270-8233 Mandarin: 604-270-8222 Korean: 1-888-721-0596, ext 3 Farsi-Dari: 1-888-721-0596, ext 4 Nisa Helpline - 

Phone support for Muslim women - 7am-7pm PT - 1-888-315-6472

SEXUAL ASSAULT / INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE 

Vancouver General Hospital Sexual Assault Service (24/7) drop in @ the ER - 604-875-4995 UBC Hospital Sexual Assault Service (8am-10pm) drop in @ the Urgent Care Centre - 604-822-7121

WAVAW 24-7 Rape Crisis Line - 24/7 - 604-255-6344 or 1-877-392-7583 

Battered Women’s Support Services - 24/7 - 1-855-687-1868 - Text: 604-652-1867

ADDICTIONS HELP 

Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service - 24/7 - 604-660-9382 or 1-800-663-1441 

Gambling Support Line (24/7) – 1-888-795-6111

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

Kids Help Phone - 24/7 - 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868 kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help 

youthspace.ca - 6pm-midnight PT - Text: 778-783-0177 Chat: youthspace.ca 

Youth Against Violence Line - 24/7: 1-800-680-4264 or Text: 604-836-6381 or TTY: 604-875-0885 Help for youth in danger, being threatened or those concerned about a youth 

Black Youth Helpline - 6am-7pm PT - 1-833-294-8650

SENIORS 

Seniors’ Distress Line - For seniors or anyone concerned about an elder, 24/7 - 604-872-1234 

Seniors Abuse and Information Line - 604-437-1940 / Toll-Free: 1-866-437-1940 Weekdays 8am-8pm; Weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays

QUEER AND GENDER AFFIRMING 

Qmunity: BC’s Queer, Trans and Two-Spirited Resource community: https://qmunity.ca/ 

Vancouver Coastal Health– Prism services: Prism Services | Vancouver Coastal Health

Health Initiative for Men (HiM)-- Health Centres in the Lower Mainland that support GBQ men and gender diverse people, 604- 488- 1001, https://checkhimout.ca/

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Vancouver—helps  parents, friends, and families understand their gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer loved ones, http://www.pflagvancouver.com/

Trans Lifeline - Toll Free in Canada: 1-877-330-6366 - translifeline.org. Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. 7am-1am PT 

ADDITIONAL HOTLINES 

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline - 1-833-900-1010 (24/7) or chat: canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/ 

National Eating Disorder Information Centre Hotline - hours vary - 1-866-633-4220 or Chat: nedic.ca

TRUSTED REFERRALS

Communication Coach: Farah Nazarali, BA, MA, RYT https://farahnazarali.com/conflict-resolution/

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