Emergency help for mental health and substance use concerns

• Intense anxiety or depression
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
• Threatening violence
• Distorted thinking
• Self-harming

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you love requires immediate medical attention for injuries/overdose or the person is at risk of seriously harming themselves or others. 

9-8-8 (call or text)

If you are feeling like you have lost hope, are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or are worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 to reach a trained responder who will listen without judgement, provide support and, if you like, tell you about resources that can help.

604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444

Trained volunteers provide toll-free telephone support and crisis intervention counselling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to.

Learn more about the Fraser Health Crisis Line.

1-800-KUU-US17 (1-800-588-8717)

KUU-US Crisis Response Services provides culturally sensitive support and counselling to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Learn more about KUU-US Crisis Response Services Line.

1-833MÉTISBC (1-833-638-4722)

The Métis Crisis Line is available for immediate crisis intervention, but also a variety of other issues like relationship troubles, depression and anxiety, financial issues, and bullying and peer pressure support.

Learn more about the Métis Crisis Line.

604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441

Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.

1-800-668-6868

Toll-free, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling and referral service for young people up to age 20, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Kids Help Phone.

Wednesday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in B.C. to connect you with a Kids Help Phone counsellor, on the web or from a smartphone.

Learn more about Kids Help Phone Online Chat.

1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)

Fraser Health’s START program provides assessment and intervention services to children and teens (ages 6 – 18) experiencing a mental health crisis.

604-660-9382 or toll-free 1-800-663-1441

Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services, and regulatory agencies.