Mental Health Resources
Crisis & Hotline Support Services
If you or someone you know in Vancouver is experiencing a crisis, there are several dedicated call and text lines available to provide immediate support. Here are some resources tailored to specific needs and demographics:
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8
Both call or text services available
Hours: 24/7
Students in Post-Secondary: 604-642-5212
Here-2-Talk connects students with mental health support
Hours: 24/7
Seniors' Distress Line: 604-872-1234
Offers 24-hour support for older adults and those concerned about them
Hours: 24/7
Indigenous Crisis Services
KUU-US Crisis Line Society 24/7 Services:
Adults/Elders (250-723-4050)
Child/Youth (250-723-2040)
Toll free (1-800-588-8717)
Métis Line (1-833-MétisBC)
More information about the KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Indigenous Crisis Response Team (ICRT): provides wholistic non-police crisis response services for people ages 17 and older in Vancouver.
Youth and Young Adults: 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone offers confidential support for young people up to age 25
Both call or text services available 24/7
Chat accessible via website or by texting CONNECT to 686868
Trans Lifeline (Canada-Wide): (877) 330-6366
A peer support phone service
Substance Use & Poison Control
BC Opioid Treatment Access Line: 1-833-804-8111
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service:
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1441
Lower mainland: 604-660-9382
More information provided by HealthLink BC
BC Poison Control Centre: 604-682-5050
Hours: 24/7
BC Mental Health Crisis Support Line: 310-6789
No area code required
Hours: 24/7
Other SUpport Services
Pathways Vancouver
Peer Navigator and Peer Support Programs - For individuals with mental illness and/or addictions
MindMap BC
A mental health service finder that helps people locate appropriate and accessible mental health services.
Anxiety Canada
Resources and programs to help individuals find relief from anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
BC 211
Free, 24/7 Help connecting you with assistance for many of life's challenges.
Phone: +1 888-484-3211
Mental health resources for youth in Vancouver aged 12 to 24
Granville - (604) 806-9415
North Shore - (604) 984-5060
Richmond - (604) 674-0550
Hours: See individual site for specific hours