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HelpStartsHere (BC Ministry of Health)

About​

HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca is a BC Ministry of Health website with a searchable directory (2,600+ listings) of mental health and substance use services in British Columbia, plus plain-language articles to help you navigate care.

Coverage​

  • British Columbia

Who it’s for​

  • People in BC looking for mental health and/or substance use supports
  • People supporting a friend or family member

Contact​

Notes​

HelpStartsHere also lists “get help now” phone lines, including:

  • Crisis Line (suicidal thoughts / distress): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 9-8-8
  • 310 Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code)
  • Opioid Treatment Access Line: 1-833-804-8111
  • KUU-US Crisis Response Service (Indigenous): 1-800-588-8717

Sources​

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025