24 Hour Lines
Readily accessible, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Crisis lines are open to those who are in distress and require assistance. Generally, services are free of charge and confidential (unless risk of life is present).
Crisis Lines
For Adults
Vancouver Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center of BC
1-866-661-3311
For Aboriginal Peoples
KUU-US Crisis Response Services
For Adults: 250-723-4050
For Youths: 250-723-2040
Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717
For Youth
Kid’s Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
For Older Adults
Seniors’ Distress Line
604-872-1234
For Those Seeking Shelter & Other Essential Services
Shelter and Street Helpline
604-875-6381; 211
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter
604-872-8212
Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service
1-800-663-1441
For Healthcare Providers Seeking Consultation in Substance Use Care
BCCSU 24/7 Addiction Medicine Clinician Support Line
Provides telephone consultation to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists who are involved in addiction and substance use care. Consultation can include support in screening, assessment, treatment and management of substance use and substance use disorder(s).
778-945-7619 or https://www.bccsu.ca/24-7