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Crisis Centre for Northern BC

About​

The Crisis Centre for Northern BC (Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Information Centre for Northern BC) provides 24/7 crisis phone support and youth peer support services for people in Northern British Columbia.

Coverage​

  • Northern British Columbia

Who it’s for​

  • Anyone in Northern BC who is overwhelmed, distressed, or needs someone to talk to
  • Youth looking for peer support (youth-to-youth)

Contact​

  • 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
  • 24-hour Crisis Line (local): 250-563-1214
  • Youth Support Line (call 24/7): 1-888-564-8336 or 250-564-8336
  • Youth Text (daily 4:00pm–10:00pm): 250-564-8336
  • Youth Support Chat (daily 4:00pm–10:00pm): Available via https://crisis-centre.ca/ (follow “Youth Support Chat”)
  • Website: https://crisis-centre.ca/

Hours​

  • Crisis Line: 24/7/365
  • Youth Support Line (calls): 24/7
  • Youth text and youth chat: 4:00pm–10:00pm daily

What to expect when you call or text​

  • The crisis line offers confidential, non-judgmental support.
  • The youth line is a peer support service operated by trained youth.

Sources​

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025