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
Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 - free phone counselling: 24/7 access to a professional counsellor. Or text WELLNESS to 741741. https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
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/
