Crisis support

In crisis, or having thoughts of suicide? Call or text 9-8-8

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgement, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.

9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives. They help people connect to their strengths and find new ways to cope, live and thrive.

When you call or text 9-8-8, you will reach a responder at one of nearly 40 local, provincial and territorial, and national crisis lines, who co-deliver the service across Canada. They provide existing crisis services within their communities, as well as taking 9-8-8 calls and texts. They are here to make sure that you can connect to a responder within your local community.

Other 9-8-8 partners include Hope for Wellness who offer specialized support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and Kids Help Phone, who specialize in supporting young people reaching out to 9-8-8.

Additional resources

  • Crisis Centre BC - British Columbia Mental Health & Crisis Response: 310-6789 (no area code needed)

  • Trans Lifeline's Hotline: peer support by trans people for our trans/questioning peers.

    • Call us 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.

    • USA (877) 565-8860 | Canada: (877) 330-6366

  • 2025 Vancouver car attack - Support United Way BC’s Kapwa Strong Fund.

    • United Way BC will walk with Vancouver’s Filipino community for the days, weeks, and months to come.

    • 100% of your donation to United Way BC will help provide immediate assistance, counseling & trauma services, and other critical support as the community begins to heal.

  • MindMapBC: find help you can trust!

    • In crisis? If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) any time of day or night. | Crisis resources page

    • If you are outside the province of BC you can use a worldwide listing of suicide help lines to find support now.

  • Government of Canada: Mental health support

  • For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples

  • Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL - Seniors First BC) is a confidential information line for older adults and those who care about them to speak to a professional intake worker about abuse, mistreatment and any issues that impact the health and well-being of older adults in B.C.

    • If you are calling SAIL from the Lower Mainland, please call 1-604-437-1940.

    • For callers located in the rest of B.C. please call toll-free 1-866-437-1940.

    • SAIL is available on weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

    • Language interpretation is available.