We are human and we all need help at times. It takes strength to ask for help, and no one has to go through tough times alone.

Helpful resources in the Greater Vancouver and BC Area:

National Suicide Prevention Line: text or call 9-8-8

BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-784-2433

BC Mental Health Support and Crisis Line: 310-6789 (no area code, available 24/7)

BC Crisis Centre/Chat: crisiscentrechat.ca, crisiscentre.bc.ca

Youth Crisis Centre Chat: youthinbc.com

Kid’s Help Phone: kidshelpphone.ca or call 1-800-668-6868 (available 24/7, ages 20 and under)

BC Senior’s Distress Line: 604-872-1234 (available 24/7)

BC Non-Emergency Health Information Line: healthlinkbc.ca or call 8-1-1

BC Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441 (Lower Mainland 604-660-9382)

Victim Services: 1-800-563-0808 (available 24/7, multilingual)

BC Reproductive Mental Health: reproductivementalhealth.ca or call 604-875-2025

Pregnancy and Outreach Programs: bcapop.ca

Crisis Pregnancy Centre: optionscentre.ca

Pregnancy Resources and 24/7 Help Line: birthright.org or call 1-800-550-4900