Helpline for Children and Youth

24 hours per day / 7 days per week province-wide toll-free number for child or youth to call who is being abused or neglected.

Also offers one to one support and emergency services for a wide variety of problems re ensuring a child's safety and well-being.

The Director of Family and Children's Services has a statutory obligation to investigate all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.

The Child Abuse Prevention Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children/keeping-kids-safe has information, resources and links to other services with respect to and concerning both children and youth / teens.