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Crisis Centre BC

About​

Crisis Centre BC provides 24/7 barrier-free, non-judgmental support through phone and SMS crisis services.

Coverage​

  • British Columbia (including BC-wide crisis services)
  • Canada-wide via 9-8-8 (national suicide crisis helpline)

Who it’s for​

  • Anyone in BC experiencing distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide
  • Anyone in Canada who needs suicide crisis support via 9-8-8 (call or text)

Contact​

  • Call or text (Canada): 9-8-8
  • Call (BC Mental Health & Crisis Response): 310-6789 (no area code needed)
  • Call (BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
  • Call (Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line / Lower Mainland): 604-872-3311
  • Website: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-support/crisis-lines/

Hours​

  • 24/7/365

Languages​

  • English and French options may be available (e.g., through 9-8-8)

What to expect when you call or text​

  • Compassionate, judgment-free listening and support while you work through what’s happening
  • For 9-8-8, you may hear a brief recorded message and be offered options like language (English/French), youth, or First Nations/Inuit/Métis pathways
  • Depending on where you are, you may be routed to an existing crisis service in your region

Sources​

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025