If you need assistance, reach out to the Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789, available 24/7 with no area code required. For immediate help, contact the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline by calling or texting 9-8-8 toll-free at any time. In case of suicide-specific crises, you can also call 1-800-SUICIDE at 1-800-784-2433. Additionally, the Vancouver Island Crisis Line, part of the youth resources available in B.C., can be reached at 1-888-494-3888.
Youth in BC can access various resources for support. For online chat, visit youthinbc.com. If you are a youth connected to MCFD, Aged Out BC offers vital support at https://agedout.com/. To find a Foundry Centre for mental health support, go to https://foundrybc.ca/find-foundry-support-services/. Additionally, the Kids Help Phone provides a crisis line in B.C. where you can text, chat, or call 24/7, 365 days a year at https://kidshelpphone.ca/.
First Nations Health Authority: https://www.fnha.ca/ provides essential resources for Indigenous peoples, including access to the FNHA Virtual Doctor of the Day: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/ehealth/virtual-doctor-of-the-day. For immediate Mental Health Support, individuals can reach out to the KUU-US Crisis Line B.C at 1-800-588-8717, specifically designed for Indigenous people. Additionally, the Hope for Wellness Helpline offers support for Indigenous peoples at 1-855-242-3310 or via online chat at hopeforwellness.ca, making it a valuable resource for youth and adults alike.
For those in need of support, the BC Seniors’ Distress Line can be reached at 1-800-784-2433, providing essential mental health support. Additionally, if you're looking for community, social, and non-emergency health resources, simply call 2-1-1 in British Columbia. This service also connects you with youth resources that can help guide you through challenging times.
Victoria Hospice Grief and Loss offers essential bereavement services, which you can learn more about at https://victoriahospice.org/how-we-can-help/bereavement-services/. If you are experiencing grief and loss, the BC Bereavement Line provides free, confidential support, operating Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. You can reach out to them at 1-877-779-2223 or 604-738-9950. For additional resources, including those focused on mental health support and youth resources, consider contacting the Crisis Line B.C.
Heads Up Guys: Mental Health information tailored to Men's Mental Health, including vital Mental Health Support and Youth Resources. For immediate assistance, consider reaching out to the Crisis Line B.C at https://headsupguys.org/