24hCrisis and Support Phone / Chat Lines

Help available 24 hours a day/7 days a week on several specialized crisis and support lines.

Confidential, one-to-one conversation with a volunteer listener specially trained to provide crisis intervention, psychological first aid, support and resource information.

Provides support for abuse & assault, eating disorders, self-harm, bullying, harassment, stress, suicidal feelings, sexuality, substance use and mental health concerns.

The website has extensive information & links about available support and resources.

The phone lines below are available in over 140 languages using a language service.

• National Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
• BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
• BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-784-2433 (1800SUICIDE)
• Seniors Distress Line: 1-604-872-1234
• Online Chat Service for Youth:  (Noon to 1am)
• Online Chat Service for Adults: (Noon to 1am)

The Interior Crisis Line Network: 1-888-353-CARE (2273), a member of the BC Crisis Line Association of BC, provides 24/7 support specifically for residents living in the Interior Health region of BC.