resources for youth

9-8-8 National Suicide Crisis Helpline / Ligne d'aide en cas de crise de suicide
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1-800-SUICIDE - 1-800-784-2433
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mental health support line - 310-6789 (no area code needed) ​

 If you are in immediate danger, feeling unsafe or have taken action to harm yourself, please call 9-1-1.

mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention resources

KUU-US Crisis Line: A 24-hour crisis service specifically for Indigenous youth, with a dedicated youth line at 250-723-2040. Visit their website: www.kuu-uscrisisline.com for more information and resources.

​Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 phone and online counselling service for youth up to age 29. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Visit their website for more information and resource.

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services: A government-funded program providing a range of mental health and substance use services for youth and adults in BC. Visit their website to find a service near you.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: A provincial resource centre that provides information and resources on mental health and substance use for children, youth, and their families. Call 1-800-665-1822 or visit their website.

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Youth and Family Mental Health & Addictions

Information and Accessing Youth Services - Foundry BC:

Access FREE & CONFIDENTIAL mental health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers. Find your local centre here or access virtual services by downloading the Foundry BC app. No referrals are required!

Services available include:

• Counselling
• Peer support
• Substance use services
• Physical & sexual healthcare
• Groups & workshops
• Employment and education supports

Questions? Email [email protected]

Health Link BC

Healthlink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia via telephone, website, app, and print resources.

Dial 8-1-1 to access the service. 

Here are some of the services you can access by calling 8-1-1:
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• Dietitian Services: Speak to a registered dietitian from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday.
• Nursing Services: Speak to a registered nurse any time, every day of the year for non-emergency, confidential health education and advice.
• Pharmacist Services: Speak to a pharmacist from 5 pm to 9 am Pacific Time every day of the year.
• Physical Activity Services: Speak to a qualified exercise professional from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday.
• Translation Services: Available in more than 130 languages. Just say the language you want (e.g., "Punjabi"), and an interpreter will join the call.

BC 211

​BC 211 is a confidential and multilingual help line and online database that connects individuals with a range of community, social, and government services in British Columbia, Canada.

Dial 2-1-1 to access the service.
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Here are some of the youth services that BC 211 provides:
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• Mental health and crisis intervention services: BC 211 can connect youth with crisis lines, counselling services, and mental health programs.
• Housing and homelessness services: information on housing resources, emergency shelters, and other services related to homelessness.
• Employment and education services: information on employment and training programs, educational opportunities, and career planning services.
• Youth programs and services:  connect youth with recreational programs, leadership development opportunities, and other youth-focused services in their community.
• Substance use services: information on addiction treatment programs, harm reduction services, and other resources related to substance use.
• Legal and financial assistance:  connect youth with legal aid services, financial assistance programs, and other resources related to legal and financial issues.

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