Crisis resources:
If you are in crisis, please see the following for a list of support lines, call 911, or go to your local hospital emergency department.
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC: 604-872-3311 / Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311 / TTY: 1-866-872-0113
Province-Wide in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE; 1-800-784-2433 / www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code required)
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444 (toll free) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Sunshine Coast/Sea-to-Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Vancouver Coastal Distress Line: 604-872-3311 / 1-866-661-3311
Island Health Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888
Interior Crisis Distress Line: 1-888-353-2273
Northern Health Distress Line: 1-888-562-1214
Crisis Chat: www.youthinbc.com or www.crisiscentrechat.ca
Up to 30 years old? Chat at youthspace.ca OR Text to 778-783-0177 Responses 6pm and midnight
If you have a WorkSafe BC claim, you can call the WSBC Crisis Support Line at 1-800-624-2928 (7 days/week, 24 hours/day)
If you are a veteran in crisis, please see this list of resources.
If you are a Frontline Worker looking for immediate crisis support text (SMS) “FRONTLINE” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis responder for support.
Other resources:
College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in BC. The College regulates the practice of psychology and monitors the practice of psychologists in the public interest.
British Columbia Psychological Association
The British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) was established in 1938 and represents psychologists in BC. It is a voluntary organization committed to advancing the field of psychology and psychological well-being for all British Columbians.
Anxiety Canada
Established in 1999, Anxiety Canada is a registered charity and non-profit organization created to raise awareness about anxiety and support access to proven resources and treatment. Free online self-help and evidence-based tools to help manage anxiety are available.
Borderline Personality Disorder Society of British Columbia
Free online and in-person peer support groups. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DPT) 24-week Multiskills Group offered on a rotating basis ($30 per session). Availability varies.
The Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC (BPDBC) was founded in 2012 in an effort to fill the gaps in service for individuals living with BPD and their loved ones. They provide free online and in-person peer support groups and a low-cost dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) 24-week multi-skills group on a rotating basis. They also offer system navigation, education, and resources to the community at large.
Bounce Back Program – Canadian Mental Health Association
Free telephone coaching for adults and youth (15+) with mild-moderate depression with or without accompanying anxiety. Check for current language availability. Family doctor’s referral required to access the coaching program. Call 1-866-639-0522.
CBT Skills Groups Society
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) educational groups for BC residents ages 17.5 and up, seeking to improve their mental health symptoms. Online classroom format; groups facilitated by trained physicians. There is a $65.00 refundable no-show deposit; otherwise, no cost for clients with a valid BC Care Card. Referral to the program via a physician or nurse practitioner only.
Kelty’s Key Online Therapy Vancouver Coastal Health
Free, self-directed cognitive-behavioural online therapy. Call (604) 675-3700.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
This is a provincial resource centre providing mental health and substance use information, eating disorders support, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families all over British Columbia.
Mood Disorders Association of BC
The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDABC) is a nonprofit organization that provides treatment, education, support, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder.
Psychology Works Facts Sheet
The Canadian Psychological Association has created a comprehensive resource list for the public. There is a variety of topics listed.
Well-Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind
The Vancouver Coastal Health Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program (WBP in short) provides mental health services throughout British Columbia. Their mission is to empower all deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people to feel supported and confident in their lives. They share techniques with clients for self-analysis, self-care and overall well-being. They prioritize culturally- and linguistically-accessible services that are tailored to clients’ unique needs.