Resources on Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division
HeadsUpGuys – resources for men struggling with depression
Jessie’s Legacy – Eating Disorders Prevention and Awareness
Kelty Mental Health Resource Center
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) – provides refugee mental health support
Help Lines
211 (24 hrs, 7 days a week): bc211 is a confidential and multilingual telephone and texting service in BC; provides free information and referral to a full range of community, social, and government services
BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223 or 604-738-9950
Crisis Centre (24 hrs, 7 days a week): 1-800-784-2433 or 604-872-3311
KUU-US Crisis Line for First Nations (24 hrs, 7 days a week): 1-800-588-8717; 250-723-4050 for Adults & Elders or 250-723-2040 for Child & Youth
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (No Area Code Needed)
LGBT Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688
Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-795-6111
Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808 or 604-875-0885 or Text to 604-836-6381
Youth Against Violence Line: 1-800-680-4264 or 604-875-0885 or Text to 604-836-6381
More Supporting Services
WorkBC – provincial website on jobs and employment services
ISS of BC – provides career and settlement services to newcomers and refugee
MOSAIC – offers multilingual settlement services to newcomers and refugee
Qmunity – BC’s queer resource centre