NEED HELP NOW?

IN CRISIS?

THE RESOURCES REFERRED TO ON THIS WEBSITE CAN HELP OVER TIME, BUT IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE ACCESS HELP BELOW: 

IF YOU ARE HAVING A HEALTH CRISIS OR ARE AT RISK OF HARM TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, PLEASE DIAL 911.

 

IF YOU ARE HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH/EMOTIONAL CRISIS, OR THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CRISIS CENTRE:

Canada wide: Crisis Services Canada

Phone: +1-833-456-4566   24/7/365 

Text 45645  
Available 4pm – 12am ET (1pm – 9pm PT)

In BC/Yukon:

Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311 or 
1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433    24/7/365

Chat: https://crisiscentrechat.ca/  Noon to 1AM  PT 

FOR NON-EMERGENCY SUPPORT AND SELF HELP RESOURCES, PLEASE CLIFor non-emergency health concerns,
call 811 to speak to a Registered Nurse.

Suicide Help Line

If you or someone you know has suicide-related concerns, please call:

Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline >
1-833-456-4566 or Text connect 686868

or

Crisis Centre >
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

 

Mental Health Resources

310Mental Health Support: 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health

Crisis Lines BC >

Health Link BC >

Mental Health Help

 

Rapid Access Mental Health Clinics

 

Mindfulness Tools

Life can be challenging. Taking time to be mindful – to stop and notice what’s going on within you and around you – can help with recognizing and reducing stress, anxiety and other intense experiences. Learning simple techniques can grow your awareness of what’s going on and what you can to do to create more ease in your life.

Crisis Centre BC Mindfulness >

Insight Timer - Free Meditation App

 

Substance Abuse Stigma

Millions of people suffer from substance use disorders, but only a small percentage ever seek treatment. We know that stigma is a major barrier to wellness for those seeking and delivering treatment.

Stigma often appears as offensive language that shames and belittles people. Such language can lead to a cycle of behaviors and attitudes that isolate and marginalize people who use substances. The prejudice and discrimination, even if unintentional, prevent people from getting the medical treatment they need.

CCSA Stigma Online Learning >

 

Addiction Resources and Meeting Finders

 

Vancouver Coastal Health Resources

 

Addictions and Substance Use Resources - Vancouver Island

Island Health - Addiction & Substance Use Resources >

27/7 NA & AA Help Line - ALCOHOL AND ADDICTION:

The Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service: 1 800 663 1441 / 604 660 9382

  • Whether for yourself or someone you care about, find information, options, support, and referrals to a full range of counselling and treatment services across BC. Confidential, multilingual, free, and available 24/7.

Health Link BC - Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service >

 

Self Help

 


Addictions News Daily

CCSA (Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction) provides links to stories in Addiction News Daily for informational purposes only

CCSA Spotlight >