Mental Wellbeing

Suicide Crisis Support Line: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE). Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code required). Visit website for additional phone and online chat options.

Adults/Elders: 250-723-4050. Child/Youth: 250-723-2040. Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717. A culturally sensitive helpline for Indigenous people; based out of Port Alberni, BC.

Toll Free: 1-800-721-0066, 24/7 Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419. Available for counselling or emotional support.

Veterans: 1-800-268-7708. Veterans, former RCMP, as well as their families or caretakers can call in to receive up to 20 hours of help from a mental health professional.

Vancouver Residents (17+): 604-675-3700. Get referred to mental health and addiction services, centres, and professionals in Vancouver.

Victims of crime in BC and the Yukon: 1-800-563-0808. Provides information and referral services to all victims of crime as well as immediate crisis support to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Anyone in BC: 8-1-1. Find out about the various treatment options, supports, and resources that are available in your area.

Provides a range of mental health and substance use services and referrals for Vancouver residents (aged 17+) .

Helps people living with mental illness to lead healthier lives through a variety of support services.

Supportive programming with a focus on employment, peer support, access to basic amenities, and recreation.

A 24/7 drop-in and referral centre for people struggling with addiction and substance use.

A safe community setting where members can socialize and engage in peer support in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. 

Offers a variety of structured and unstructured programs to encourage people to participate in social life skills development. 

A clean, safe, supervised environment where users can inject their own drugs off the streets, and connect to addiction, health care, and community services. 

Information on some of the more common types of mental illness that people can experience.

Introductory information from the CMHA on mental health, mental illnesses, alcohol and drug dependency, and related topics.

A series of informative fact sheets on topics relating to mental illness and substance use.

Provides information for people to better understand their health and diagnosed disorders.

Information about mental health and substance use issues, with suggestions for local organizations that provide support.

Find free resources to support and learn about mental health. Access to free courses, apps, and other tools are available when you sign up for a free account. 

A BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information portal developed by seven leading provincial mental health and addictions nonprofit agencies working together to provide: quality information, personal stories of hope and resources you can use to make better decisions about mental health or substance use issues.

A Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) agency that provides mental health services across British Columbia.

An nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and recovery options for people living with a mood disorder.

CMHA is the most extensive community mental health organization in Canada with a presence in every province. CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience. If in crisis, call them toll free at 1-833-456-4566.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field.

Information and support for managing anxiety.

Call 1-888-888-0029 for information.

Offers peer support groups for BC parents and caregivers with youth living with a mental health condition.

Provides eating disorders prevention education, resources, and support for BC youth, families, educators, and professionals. 

A federally funded non-profit organization committed to mental health research and awareness.

A grassroots organization for housing and support solutions for people living with mental illness, addiction, and other challenges.