Emergency Support Resources

Call or text 9-8-8 if in crisis, experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide

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

Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Lines:
– Mandarin Line: 1 (888) 721-0596 / Ext.1 (seven days per week from 10 am to 10 pm)
– Cantonese Line: 1 (888) 721-0596 / Ext.2 (seven days per week from 10 am to 10 pm)
– Korean Line: 1 (888) 721-0596 / Ext.3 (Mon – Fri: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm)
– Farsi-Dari Line: 1 (888) 721-0596 / Ext.4 (Mon – Fri: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm)
– Ukrainian Line: 1 (888) 721-0596 / Ext.5 (Mon – Fri: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm)

Trans Lifeline for Crisis 877-330-6366 (24/7)

Car 87 provides immediate referrals to community based and/or emergency mental health services as deemed necessary. The program is a partnership between the Vancouver Police Department and the VCH Access and Assessment Centre‘s Crisis Response Team. Car 87 can be reached via the Access & Assessment Centre’s 24-hour crisis line at (604) 675-3700 or via 9-1-1

Indigenous Supports

The Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 (24/7)

KUU-US Crisis Line Society 1-800-588-8717 (24/7) or 250-723-2040 (youth; 24/7)

Métis Crisis Line 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722)

National Residential School Crisis Line (former residential school students) 1-866-952-4419 (24/7)

Youth & Young Adult Supports

Kids Help Phone:
– Phone 1-800-668-6868
– Text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7)
– https://kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help

Youth Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (24/7)

Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650 (9 am – 10 pm daily)