In Crisis and Need Help

Crisis and Help Lines for BC Children, Youth and Families

For emergency, call 911

The Crisis Centre 24/7 Distress Lines
Greater Vancouver 604-872-3311
Toll free - Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast 1-866-661-3311
BC-wide 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
TTY 1-866-872-0113
http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca

NEED Crisis and Information Line
24 Hour Line: 250-386-6323
Youth Line (4pm-10pm): 250-386-TALK (8255)
Toll free from the Southern Gulf Islands 1-866-386-6323, Greater Victoria, Port Renfrew and on the west coast of British Columbia.

Helpline for Children- to report child abuse or neglect
Dial 310-1234 (no area code required)
After Hours Line:
Vancouver, North Shore Richmond 604- 660-4927
Lower Mainland, Burnaby, Delta, Maple Ridge, Langley 604- 660-8180
Toll-free 1-800-663-9122
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/reportabuse.htm

Kids Help Phone (24/7)
1-800-668-6868
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
A national, bilingual 24 hour toll free confidential phone counseling, referral and internet service for children and youth and/or their parents.

Alcohol and Drug Information & Referral Service
Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
Toll free 1-800-663-1441
Provides information and referral services for people needing help with any kind of substance use.

BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information Line
Lower Mainland 604-669-7600
BC wide 1-800-661-2121
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Provides website information, resources, toolkits and a Mental Health Information Line.

HealthLink BC (24 hrs)
Toll free: Dial 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia
Deaf and hearing-impaired Toll-free province-wide: Dial 7-1-1
Provides confidential health information and advice by registered health professionals. Nurses available 24/7, Pharmacists from 5p.m. to 9a.m., and Dietitians from 9a.m. to 5p.m..
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca

D-Talks Line
Toll free: 1-866-658-1221
An information line for youth and adults on detox issues. Operates from 9a.m. - 8p.m..

Dial –A- dietitian Telephone Line
Toll free: 1-800-667-DIET (3438)
In Greater Vancouver: 604-732-9191
Registered Dieticians provide free nutrition information with translation services for over 130 languages upon request.

Kelty Resource Centre
Vancouver: 604-875-2084
Toll free in BC 1-800-665-1822
http://www.bcmhas.ca/keltyresourcecentre
Provides information and support for BC children, youth and families on mental health and substance use topics, programs and services in BC, and resources for adults with eating disorders.

Poison Control Information Line (24 /7)
Toll-free in BC: 1-800-567-8911
In Greater Vancouver: 604-682-5050
Call if concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance.

Problem Gambling Help Line (24/7)
Toll Free: 1-888-795-6111
Deaf and hard of hearing callers: TTY 604-875-0885 (collect calls accepted) or
Text 604-836-6381
A province-wide information and referral service for anyone who is adversely affected by their own, or another's gambling habits.

Shelter and Street Help Line (24/7)
604-875-6381
Deaf and hard of hearing callers: TTY 604-875-0885 (collect calls accepted) or
Text 604-836-6381
For people in the Lower Mainland looking for emergency accommodation and other essential services.

Youth chatlines: http://www.YouthInBC.com or http://www.youthspace.ca

Youth Against Violence Line (24/7)
Toll Free: 1-800-680-4264
Deaf and hard of hearing callers: TTY 604-875-0885 (collect calls accepted) or
Text 604-836-6381
Offers one-to-one support and information to help youth deal with issues of youth violence or crime.
www.youthagainstviolenceline.com